Garment District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Halston

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Halston Marker

Inscription. The 70s belonged to Halston. Though he began his career as a milliner, his shift to ready-to-wear clothing made him a superstar. He was America’s first minimalist designer. By combining clean lines and classic fabrics, Halston designed clothing that was seasonless, made for travel and looked elegant night or day. It is no surprise that many members of the burgeoning “jet set” became his most celebrated clients.

Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.226′ N, 73° 59.313′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Garment District. It was on Seventh Avenue. This marker is located in the sidewalk on east side of Seventh Avenue between West 38th Street and West 39th Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 525 Seventh Avenue, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. within walking distance of this location: Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Rudi Gernreich (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Claire McCardell (was a few steps from

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this marker but has been confirmed missing); Donald Brooks (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Norman Norell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Rucci (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Perry Ellis (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Willi Smith (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Lauren (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fashion Walk of Fame (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Lilly Daché (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Calvin Klein (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Diane von Furstenberg (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Mainbocher (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Bill Blass (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing);

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Halston Marker

Geoffrey Beene (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Stephen Burrows (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Halston. This marker, and all other markers in the series, are currently (July 2020) missing. A 2019 posting on the Garment District Alliance website says “The Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.

Also see . . . Halston - Biography. Halston began designing women's wear in 1966, offering a perfect look for the international jet set of his era. His line was renowned for sexy, yet elegant pieces. In the fall of 1972, he introduced a simple shirtwaist dress made from “Ultra suede,” a fabric that was washable, durable and beautiful. (Submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Additional keywords. fashion designer

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3. Halston

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.