Who plays John Ridge in Halston?
Who plays John Ridge in Halston?
Newcomer Jake Mikesell plays costume designer John David Ridge, who took over as vice president and design director for Halston Enterprises when its namesake was ousted in 1984. He held the position for six years.
What happened to John David Ridge?
Post-Halston career Ridge continued work designing theatre costume after leaving the Halston company, opening his own costume shop to service the industry in Hollywood in 1993.
Who is the designer that helped Halston?
By 1998, Duke left the company after it was sold to Catterton-Simon, a private equity fund. Later that year, designer Kevan Hall was hired as head designer for the label then called House of Halston.
Who is Betty in Halston?
Betty Ford, played by Delphi Harrington in Halston, was the First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, the wife of President Gerald Ford. Ford was acquainted with Halston, and you can check out real photos of the pair (also with Minelli) at Studio 54 in 1979.
