"Mr. de la Renta loved women and you saw it in every design that he did. He honoured women's features, he honoured our bodies. He wasn't afraid to pull back and let the woman be the star of the look."-
Jennifer Garner
At the age of 82, Oscar de la Renta, one of the most sought-after fashion designers, had passed away Monday October 20 in his family home in Connecticut.
To be honest, until now I didn't quite know anything about him other than many celebrities have sported his beautiful dresses on the red carpet. I spotted this photo on Instagram this yesterday morning and was totally drawn to it. Not just from the charming photo of him, but mostly from the caption. Two very important & beautiful qualities for a woman to posses.
Reading a few of his quotes has inspired me to dedicate the rest of the week to this classic designer. So here a bit about him and his life.
Oscar, was born and raised in the Dominican Republic to Spanish & Puerto Rican parents. As a young man of 18, he traveled to Madrid to study art. During that time he quickly became interested in fashion and started sketching for leading Spanish fashion houses and then started working along side Cristobal Balenciaga.
- In the 1960's he dressed first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy & many more after that
- In 1965 he started his company in 1965
Oscar de la Renta was known for his intricate, elegant evening wear & a fashion designer that was conscious of quality.
Here are a few of his wonderfully classic designs:
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