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They dont respect you and they dont respect me.
Well, thats going to change.
ButHalstonthe miniseries made another argument for his reluctance: He was scared.
All of this is making Halston very uncomfortable.
They all have clout and confidence.
He was trying, and failing, to makethe Skimphappen.
Hes stressed and repressing it all.
And so Halston begins to find other coping mechanisms for his anxiety.
He picks up men at hookup spots and begins to experiment with drugs.
But most importantly, he meets Victor Hugo (portrayed by Gian Franco Rodriguez).
Immediately upon arriving in Paris, Halstons worst fears are realized.
He sees the other American designers immediately, and theres a frenzy for paparazzi photos.
Its all too much, and Halston heads to his car to freak out in private.
Liza tells him to check his PTSD and march that tight fabulous ass back in there.
Its getting late, and the French brought out a spaceship and Josephine Baker, for goodness sakes.
The audience laughs and smiles and Halstons flowy, metalliclike gowns sparkle under the lights.
Here, hes alone again in the empty theater, but with a smile on his face.
Halstons just signed a lucrative deal and has gotten the approval of Parisian society.
Joe has his doubts, which he confides to Halston on the plane home.
But Halston reminds him, Just think what I can do.
As the designer himself pauses to ponder that, Joe slips away.
This may be confusing to fans of FXs 2019miniseriesFosse/Verdon.
That biopic claimed that Gwen Verdon is the one who brought in the infamous black halter top and shorts.
Either way, Charlotte Flemming is officially credited as the costume designer for the Oscar-winning film.
The show Halston and Liza are watching at his house isLiza With a Z, the Fosse-directed concert.
Halston did do the costumes for that, in particular a red halter micromini.
Speaking of the color red, theres more of it and its symbolism of fame in this episode.
Liza wears a red scarf while she practices her dance routine at Versailles.
Its casually slung around her shoulder because shes comfortable in her position in life.
De la Rentas working on a red dress when Halston finds him.
The second episode has introduced an important, memorable member of Halstons entourage: Pat Ast.
The entertainer and model was a muse of both Halstons and Andy Warhols and was a B-movie icon.
Shes portrayed here by Shawna Hamic.
Its surprising that a show about a man who sold sex and clothing has next to no nudity.
