Oscar De La Renta left his home at the Dominican Republic to study painting in Spain. Instead of becoming the next El Greco, he found himself working for Cristobal Balenciaga in Madrid. After a few years, he worked for Lanvin in Paris.

He moved to the U.S. to design for Elizabeth Arden, and in 1965, he launched his own signature label in New York.

Today, and 35 years later, the Oscar De La Renta label can be found in men's, women's, perfume and full range of furnishing.

A man of many talents, Oscar De La Renta's awards include - CFDA Designer of the Year (2000), Living Legend Award (American Society of Perfumes), Coty American Fashion Critics Award(twice), Coty of Hall of Fame, and the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

He also served as President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and became the first American to design for a French couture house when he became Creative Director for Pierre Balmain.

Spring 2007 (Photo by Giovanni Pucci)

Fall 2007 (Photo by Giovanni Pucci)

Backstage Coverage
Models Fall 2001

Website: www.oscardelarenta.com

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