Oscar

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Is it possible for one designer to

have a continuous zeitgeist over

multiple decades while

maintaining a signature style?

LUXURIOUS

“It’s virtually impossible not to get

swept up in Oscar de la Renta’s

confident vision of the luxurious life.

The designer played to all of his

strengths for spring, showing more of

the pretty dresses, chic suits, and slim

coats that have made him a

touchstone of relaxed, modern

elegance.”

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“My great strength is knowing who I

am and where I came from- my

island.”

-Oscar de la Renta

Cristobal Balenciaga

-Mentor, favorite designer,

biggest influence

1950’S

What do you think of Oscar de la Renta being considered

the first American to be made creative director of a

French couture house, when he was born in the

Dominican Republic and didn’t come to the U.S. until

age 31?

LATIN FLAIR

“Charming is applicable to him and his clothes…his

things have a chic-a-boom and bounce, they have the

sun in them.” –John Fairchild

1960’S

Youthquake

1960’S

Jackie Kennedy

1960’S

“Everything Oscar does is feminine, romantic, and appropriate.”-Anna Wintour

FEMININITY

1970’S

Microsoft

ROMANTIC

“His clothes give you such a wonderful feeling. The first

time I put on one of his dresses, I felt like a fairy. His evening things make you feel like you’re walking on air.”

-Brooke de Ocampo

1980’S

1980’S

If staying power is the hardest part of being a

fashion designer, why do you think Oscar de la

Renta has been able to stay relevant for the last

50 years?

1990’S

TIMELESS

2000’S