Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has passed away Monday evening at the age of 82, the news was confirmed late last night by the designers press room. The legendary designer will stay remembered for his showstopping red carpet gowns as well as his always elegant take on women’s daywear. Oscar was favorite of celebrities, socialites and first ladies, his creations often left millions of ladies dreaming of an Oscar de la Renta gown.
Coming fro the Dominican Republic his journey started in the 1950s where he started working as an assistant to one of the iconic fashion designers, Cristobal Balenciaga. Mr. de la Renta has embraced Balenciaga’s approach to volume, often seen in his pieces to this day. After Balenciaga, the fashion scene took Mr. de la Renta to design at fashion houses such as Balmain and Lanvin. While the first lady Michelle Obama is a fan, the designer was also favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassi, and is worn today by the iconic ladies such as Beyonce, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
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