Oscar de la Renta: Fashion Designer to Stars and First Ladies Dies at 82
October 20, 2014
Oscar de la Renta was a Dominican-American fashion designer. Born on July 22, 1932, in Santo Domingo, he moved to Spain to study painting.
He designed gowns for first ladies from Jacqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama, and for movie stars. His label became known for elegant eveningwear and the bridal gown worn by Amal Clooney.
He won the Council of Fashion Designers of America award multiple times. De la Renta died of complications from cancer at his home in Kent, Connecticut, on October 20, 2014, at age 82.
Achievements: Multiple CFDA awards.
Birth: July 22, 1932 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Profession: Fashion designer.
Interesting Facts: He designed for five first ladies.