Oscar De La Renta

 Oscar De La Renta 

 He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1932. He left home at 18 to study painting in Madrid. He then worked as an illustrator for fashion houses, which led him to assist Balenciaga. After that, he went on to establish his own company in 1965 in New York. He was popular in Latin America and remained active in his home country of the Dominican Republic.

His is most known for "casual luxury". He gained attention in the late 60s and early 70s for his Russian inspired collections. His collections were distinctly modern, but also possessed a romantic, feminine quality. It had vibrant color palette, delicate silk prints, ruffles, and soft silhouettes. Also known for evening wear and suits for women. His last notable creation was the wedding gown for Amal Clooney. He died in 2014 from cancer





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