Before becoming an international success not to mention wealthy Roy Halston Frowick was born in Des Moines, Iowa.
While growing up in the midwest, he discovered his love for making clothes (viaBiography).
However, Halson’s career didn’t take off until he started designing hats.
In 1953, he began designing hats for a hair salon in the Chicago Ambassador Hotel (viaHATalk).
Kennedy’s hat went viral and left the whole world wondering who Halston was.
This look attracted a lot of celebrities and helped make Halston a household name.
He became known for dressing and often traveling withLiza Minnelli, Naomi Sims,Elizabeth Taylorand many other stars.
In 1982, the designer began working on an affordable clothing line for J.C. Penny.
In 1990 Halston died from AIDS-related complications.
At this time, the iconic designer was worth an impressive $100 million according toWealthy Genius.
