One of the 20th century’s greatest fashion designers, known
worldwide simply as Halston, is remembered in a unique
exhibition drawn from the private collections of his sister,
Sue Frowick Watkins, and his nieces Renee Baxley and
Lesley Frowick.
HALSTON: A FAMILY REMEMBERANCE OF
AN EVANSVILLE ORIGINAL will feature examples of both
daywear and eveningwear designed by Halston, including
gowns worn for two family weddings. Presented in
partnership with
SUSAN R. ENLOW, the exhibition will be
showcased in the Main Gallery from
February 3 – May 4.
Considered America’s premier fashion designer for more
than two decades, Halston always reminded the press that
he was a Midwestern boy and credited his hearty work ethic
with his deep roots, good memories of his upbringing, and a
loyalty to his family and friends.
Roy Halston Frowick was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and in
1943 moved to Evansville with his family at age 10. He
attended Washington and Hebron Elementary Schools and
Bosse High School, graduating in 1950. A passion for
fashion which began in childhood took him to the heights of
the fashion world as the winner of four Coty Awards – the
highest critical acclaim in his industry.
Halston’s designs have been described as “simple by day
and simply extravagant by night.” A master of cut, detail and
finish, he believed that equal to the way clothes looked was
how they felt when worn. The Halston look was based on
principles of minimal art and his cashmere sweaters,
shirtwaist dresses, simple elegant pants, and caftans were
created in a variety of neutral color palettes. Truly works of
art, Halston’s fashions are included in museum collections
across the United States.
