Student, Indiana University. Student, School Chicago Art Institute.
Designer custom millinery, 1958. Fashion designer Bergdorf Goodman, New York City, 1959-1968. Designer boutique Halston Ltd., 1968-1976.
Designer, president dress manufacturing firm Halston Originals, New York City, 1972-1975. President design firm Halston Enterprises, Inc., from 1975.