Designer Halston’s queer life explored in new Netflix limited series

Halston stars Ewan McGregor as the iconic gay designer of the same name who rose to international fame with a worldwide fashion empire that became synonymous with luxury, sex, status, and fame in 1970s and 1980s New York. It is the fourth in a series of Netflix releases from LGBTQ+ mastermind Ryan Murphy.

Despite the controversy surrounding his hiring (straight actors playing gay characters), McGregor gives a career-best performance as the ringleader of “a bunch of gays and freaks and girls who haven’t grown up yet.” It’s not a flawless series by any means, but it’s an intriguing look into the fashion industry, how to build an empire, and how to become one of the industry’s most respected designers.

Watch Halston on Netflix from May 14