Is 'Halston' a true story? Check out the details of this new Netflix drama

Netflix's new biography drama mini-series Halston stars Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Dayan in lead roles. show revolves around a fashion designer who skyrockets to fame but soon spins out of control. Fans are wondering is Halston a true story? Read on to find out about it.

Is Halston a true story?

According to report by Heart website, Halston is based on life of a real fashion designer named Halston who rose to prominence in 1970s. Halston’s designs were minimalist, clean, and uplifted disco scene of 1970s. He was one of America’s first superstar fashion designers whose designs were even worn by Elizabeth Taylor and Gene Tierney. Ewan Mcgregor who plays role of Halston on show in a press interview admitted that he never heard of Halston before playing role in show. Netflix show is based on Halston’s true story that features real-life events of his career and he eventually lost his company in mid-1980s. show also covers incidents of how he died in 1990  due to AIDS-related disease. show is based on book written by Steven Gaines and Simply Haston.

Halston cast and crew

Actors like Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Dayan, Krysta Rodriguez, Gian Franco, Bill Pullman, Rory Culkin, Vera Farmiga, Sullivan Jones, Kelly Bishop, David Pittu, Mary Beth Peil and James Waterson plays crucial roles in show.   show is directed by Daniel Minahan whereas Ian Brenan, Steven Gaines, Ted Malawer, Ryan Murphy and Tim Pinckney wrote show. Tim Ives did cinematography of show whereas Shelby Siegel and Shelly Westerman edited show. Mark Ricker designed sets of show.

Halston plot

show revolves around a fashion designer named Halston who gains toriety after his pillbox hat is worn by Jackie Kennedy at an inauguration event. Halston n participates in Battle of Versailles fashion show with his team and n his business expands into creating a retail collection for lugg and perfumes for women in 1975. Halston habit of taking cocaine increases and eventually his life spirals out of his control.

Promo Im: Halston's Instagram