OSCAR DE LA RENTA
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