Via Twitter/@netflixFashion / NewsFashion / NewsHalston family calls out ‘inaccurate’ Netflix drama on the late designerThe limited series, which casts Ewan McGregor as the late fashion icon, arrives on the streaming platform this weekShareLink copied ✔️May 13, 2021May 13, 2021TextThom Waite Halston, the Netflix drama that follows the life and career of the late, legendary designer, is almost upon us, and we’ve been looking forward to our virtual trip to Studio 54 since the high-octane trailer dropped last week. Some, however, aren’t so excited for the upcoming series, including Halston’s family. Starring Ewan McGregor as the titular fashion icon, Halston will chart his rise to fame in the New York of the 1970s and 80s, where he dressed everyone from Andy Warhol to Jackie Kennedy. It will also revolve around his fight for the rights to his own name, though plenty of time is devoted to hedonistic partying in between tense business meetings, if the initial clips are anything to go by. In a statement published May 10, however, the Halston Archives and Family have distanced themselves from the “inaccurate” series. “The Halston Archives and Family were not consulted on the upcoming Netflix series,” the statement reads, saying that it involves: “an inaccurate, fictionalized account of famed fashion designer, Halston.” “The Halston Archives remains the only definitive and comprehensive source on the man and his legacy as the personally appointed custodian of his private papers and effects,” it adds, though it doesn’t specify the alleged inaccuracies. McGregor is joined by Krysta Rodriguez as Liza Minelli, Rebecca Dayan as the late jewellery designer and model Elsa Peretti, and Rory Culkin as filmmaker Joel Schumacher, while Daniel Minahan (of American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace) directs. McGregor also executive produces, alongside Ryan Murphy (who is credited as a writer for several episodes). Halston isn’t the only fashion drama to inspire backlash from family members as of late. Last month, the Gucci family also said they are “truly disappointed” about their representation in House of Gucci, Ridley Scott’s recently-wrapped retelling of the murder of Maurizio Gucci. “They are stealing the identity of a family to make a profit, to increase the income of the Hollywood system,” says Patrizia Gucci, the wife and convicted killer of Maurizio, who will be portrayed by Lady Gaga in the film. “Our family has an identity, privacy. We can talk about everything. But there is a borderline that cannot be crossed.” Revisit the Halston trailer ahead of its May 14 release below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREOakley What Went Down at Oakley’s Field Gear Line Collection launch When exactly did the Coachella aesthetic become so soulless? Nike What went down at Nike Toma in AtlantaThe same, but different: All the celeb style from Coachella weekend twoMoncler is coming for summer with its line of little puffs Nike Nike’s ‘wild card’ Team Kits are already in actionThis Dutch designer’s ‘gay fantasy’ is full of farmers, pirates and sailors Nike Airmaxxing with singer-songwriter Simone RuthRosalía is my religion: Sacred street style from Lux Tour BarcelonaOakley Oakley’s new collection was designed to weather the storm Nike Airmaxxing with multidisciplinary creative Jake EliasThe best fashion exhibitions to see for spring 2026Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy