Power, Grit and Glamour: The Women Behind Halston
May 2026 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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An intimate look at the Halstonettes-the women who inspired legendary fashion designer Halston.
One of the greatest fashion designers of all time, Halston defined and dominated the 1970s. He was America's first fashion superstar, a groundbreaking craftsman and a pioneering businessman who also exuded glamour, wit and charm. More important than the million-dollar success and the movie-star status though was the powerhouse of incredible women that he surrounded himself with. This is the untold story of those women.
Power, Grit and Glamour: The Women Behind Halston highlights the entourage of women who not only worked with, accompanied, and supported Halston at every turn, but were fiercely loyal and loved him deeply. Beginning with Eleanor Lambert, the 'Godmother of Fashion,' Tamara Sturtz-Filby charts the rise of Halston from every socialite's hatmaker to creating his own named label, introducing readers to the women who guided him every step of the way to fame and stardom. He had loyal friendships with Liza Minnelli and Elizabeth Taylor. His close confidantes included “Halstonettes” Elsa Peretti and Chris Royer, as well as models and actresses including Bianca Jagger, Marisa Berenson and Pat Ast. He had invaluable relationships with Vogue editors Diana Vreeland and Grace Mirabella, and a long-term collaboration with America's doyenne of dance, Martha Graham. These are just a few of the women Sturtz-Filby profiles. Featuring exclusive interviews and quotes from those who worked with and knew Halston, as well as fifteen color photographs that visually transport the reader into Halston's world, this is the story of fashion's formidable women, without whom there would be no 'Halston'.
One of the greatest fashion designers of all time, Halston defined and dominated the 1970s. He was America's first fashion superstar, a groundbreaking craftsman and a pioneering businessman who also exuded glamour, wit and charm. More important than the million-dollar success and the movie-star status though was the powerhouse of incredible women that he surrounded himself with. This is the untold story of those women.
Power, Grit and Glamour: The Women Behind Halston highlights the entourage of women who not only worked with, accompanied, and supported Halston at every turn, but were fiercely loyal and loved him deeply. Beginning with Eleanor Lambert, the 'Godmother of Fashion,' Tamara Sturtz-Filby charts the rise of Halston from every socialite's hatmaker to creating his own named label, introducing readers to the women who guided him every step of the way to fame and stardom. He had loyal friendships with Liza Minnelli and Elizabeth Taylor. His close confidantes included “Halstonettes” Elsa Peretti and Chris Royer, as well as models and actresses including Bianca Jagger, Marisa Berenson and Pat Ast. He had invaluable relationships with Vogue editors Diana Vreeland and Grace Mirabella, and a long-term collaboration with America's doyenne of dance, Martha Graham. These are just a few of the women Sturtz-Filby profiles. Featuring exclusive interviews and quotes from those who worked with and knew Halston, as well as fifteen color photographs that visually transport the reader into Halston's world, this is the story of fashion's formidable women, without whom there would be no 'Halston'.
An intimate look at the Halstonettes-the women who inspired legendary fashion designer Halston.
One of the greatest fashion designers of all time, Halston defined and dominated the 1970s. He was America's first fashion superstar, a groundbreaking craftsman and a pioneering businessman who also e...
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Tamara Sturtz-Filby has been a journalist for over 30 years specializing in fashion and women's lifestyle. She is the author of Behind The Gloss, The Story of the Diamond, Little Book of Tiffany & Co. and Little Book of Cartier. She lives in the United Kingdom
Tamara Sturtz-Filby has been a journalist for over 30 years specializing in fashion and women's lifestyle. She is the author of Behind The Gloss, The Story of the Diamond, Little Book of Tiffany & Co. and Little Book of Cartier. She lives in the United Kingdom
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