The five-part Netflix biopic retells the extraordinary story of fashion designer Halston, as well as his turbulent relationship with famed Tiffany & Co designer Elsa Peretti
Halston landed on Netflix this weekend and has already made headlines for being a stylish new series about fashion designer Roy Halston Frowich, who was better known simply as "Halston".
Played by Ewan McGregor, this legendary American designer became famous for creating a pillbox hat for Jacqueline Kennedy. He spent most of the 1970s partying with Manhattan's star-studded elite in Studio 54, before being forced out of his own company following years of alcohol and drug abuse.
But who was Elsa Peretti, the beautiful brunette and one of Halston's greatest supporters? Brought to life by actor Rebecca Dayan, Peretti features prominently in the new series, alongside Academy Award-winning actor and singer Liza Minelli, who is played by Krysta Rodriguez.
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The truth is that Peretti was one of the jewellery industry’s most prolific figures who worked up until her death in March at age 80. Last October, Tiffany & Co collaborated with the designer for nine one-of-a-kind high jewellery creations that were based on archival sketches.
The collection was unveiled to celebrate 45 years since Peretti began working with Tiffany & Co, as well as 50 years since the launch of her iconic Bone cuff, which is worn by numerous actors in Halston.
The cuff, which retails at US$16,000 in yellow gold, has also been worn by Angelina Jolie, Margot Robbie and Naomi Watts, among others.
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