In 1968, he caught the eye of a worldwide audience when Barbra Streisand wore his sheer overblouse and pants ensemble to collect her Academy Award for Funny Girl. The media attention made him a household name overnight.
The event that propelled him into fame in 1968 was Barbra Streisand wearing his sheer blouse and pants ensemble to accept her Oscar for "Funny Girl." This led to widespread media coverage, making him a household name.