Oscar de la Renta
Óscar Arístides de la Renta Fiallo (July 22, 1932 – October 20, 2014) was a Dominican Republic fashion designer. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. De la Renta was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo.
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| File:Oscar de la Renta by foto di matti.jpg Óscar de la Renta at the Hotel Ritz, Madrid during a visit to Spain in 2008 | |
| Born | Óscar Arístides de la Renta Fiallo July 22, 1932 |
| Died | October 20, 2014 (aged 82) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Nationality | Dominican American |
| Education | Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando |
Label(s) | Oscar de la Renta |
| Spouse(s) | Françoise de Langlade
(m. 1967–1983) |
| Relatives | Fabio Fiallo (uncle) |
| Awards | CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award,
American Fashion Critic's Award, Order of Juan Pablo Duarte, Order of Cristóbal Colón |
| Website | www.oscardelarenta.com |
He became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers to dress Jacqueline Kennedy. An award-winning designer, he worked for Lanvin and Balmain. De la Renta is mostly known for his red carpet gowns and evening wear.
De la Renta died from cancer on October 20, 2014 at his home in Kent, Connecticut at the age of 82.[1][2]
Oscar De La Renta Media
- 1966 Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress designed for Elizabeth Arden.jpg
1966 cocktail dress designed by de la Renta at Elizabeth Arden
- Oscar de la Renta logo.png
Oscar de la Renta Label Logo
- 1966 Oscar de la Renta cocktail minidress, embroidered and beaded lace.jpg
1966 beaded cellophane lace cocktail minidress
- 1977 evening ensemble, embroidered silk blouse and skirt, by Oscar de la Renta.jpg
1977 embroidered taffeta evening ensemble
- Oscar de la Renta pantsuit, late 1990s, red silk with multicoloured brocade pattern 1.jpg
Late 1990s red brocade pantsuit
References
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- ↑ Horyn, Cathy (October 20, 2014). Oscar de la Renta, Fashion Designer, Dies at 82. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/21/nyregion/oscar-de-la-renta-fashion-designer-dies-at-82.html?emc=edit_na_20141020&nlid=58306152. Retrieved October 20, 2014.