Two days ago, we lost influential fashion designer Oscar de la Renta. I have featured his work before
here and
here. So I wanted to take a moment to remember his life and work. Oscar was born in the Dominican Republic. When he turned 18, he went to study painting in Spain. His love for fashion came when he began sketching for fashion houses. Over the years he apprenticed in Spain, was a couture assistant in Paris, and launched his own label in 1965. Fame came in the 1960's when he began dressing Jacqueline Kennedy. From 1993 to 2002 he designed the haute couture collection for Balmain. His brand grew tremendously after that. In addition to ready-to-wear, he launched his signature fragrance Oscar, accessories, and a home ware line.
When he passed away at age 82, he was a husband of twenty five years and a father of adopted and stepchildren. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, but he didn't let it stop him. It made him appreciate life more. That is the same year he began doing bridal wear. He also designed a resort hotel in Punta Cana. His talents have been rewarded by receiving the Council of Fashion Designers Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990 and Designer of the Year in 2000 and again in 2007.
Here is a look at his spring 2015 ready-to-wear collection.
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