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Who made Ultrasuede famous?

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Who made Ultrasuede famous?
Roy Halston Frowick made Ultrasuede famous when he used it to produce apparel for his luxury brand Halston during the 1970s. Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto invented the man-made fiber in 1970. You can find a selection of Halston apparel on 1stDibs.
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Halston Burnt Orange Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic vintage Halston ultrasuede shirt dress. notch collar. long sleeves. loose fitting silhouette. 5 button closure
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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston 1970s Salmon Peach Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Belted Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
The great thing about Halston’s ultrasuede pieces are that they are machine washable !
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1970s American Skirt Suits

Halston Mens Ultrasuede Safari Jacket
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Rare Halston Mens Ultrasuede Safari Jacket from the 1970's.
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1970s American Single-Breasted Jackets

Peach Ultrasuede Belted Shirt Dress with Hidden Pockets – M-L, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Made famous by Halston, Ultrasuede dresses were designed for newly liberated working women who needed practical and professional clothes that still looked chic.
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1970s American Informal Dresses

Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ Circa: 1970s ○ Label: Halston ○ Fabric: Ultrasuede ○ Color: Navy Blue ○ Condition: Excellent.
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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston Nude Washable Ultrasuede Belted Tunic and Pant Safari Set - M, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Tucson, AZ
This two-piece ensemble goes one step further with Halston's signature use of ultrasuede, which is both machine washable and dryable.
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1970s American Trouser Pant Suits

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