Fashion icon Oscar de la Renta has died at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of iconic gowns worn by some of the most beautiful women on earth.
Fashion icon Oscar de la Renta has died at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of iconic gowns worn by some of the most beautiful women on earth.
He was one of the most iconic fashion designers of our generation, dressing royalty, actresses and style icons alike. Originally born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he moved to the States and grew to fame in the 1960s when he dressed the likes of US First Lady Jackie Kennedy.
The news comes as something of a shock as he was seen on the runway presenting his collection at New York Fashion Week just last month. He was also diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and has battled it intermittently ever since.
The New York Times described the designer’s health earlier this month as “precarious”.
Oscar also designed and created the stunning bridal gown worn by the Amal Clooney to her Venetian wedding with George Clooney only weeks ago.
“He is the man every woman wants to hug!” Amal, 36, said of the famous fashion designer in her interview with Vogue at the time of the dress fitting.
Behind the scenes: A glimpse at Amal’s bridal gown fitting with Oscar De La Renta
Oscar did not however, attend the wedding ceremony as it is believed that he was not well enough to travel there, which may have been an indication of his health at the time.
The designer died on Monday at his home in Conneticut. His death was confirmed by his wife, Annette de la Renta.
Iconic fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has passed away, age 82. Here he is seen walking the runway with supermodel Karlie Kloss just last month at his Spring collection showing at New York Fashion week.
The designer posed here with the recently married Amal Clooney for a *Vogue* fashion shoot in his New York studio as the bride received her official fitting with her close friend and wedding gown designer, Oscar. “He is the man every woman wants to hug!” Amal, 36, said of the famous fashion designer.
The designer posed here with the recently married Amal Clooney for a Vogue fashion shoot in his New York studio as the bride received her official fitting with her close friend and wedding gown designer, Oscar. “He is the man every woman wants to hug!” Amal, 36, said of the famous fashion designer.
Amal wore another stunning iconic dress by the designer the day following her wedding when she stepped out in the canals of Venice with her new husband George Clooney.
Sarah Jessica Parker at this year’s Met Gala ball, wearing a gown by the designer that featured his signature at the back.
The Woman’s Day Mr and Mrs Clooney wedding special showing Amal on her big day in THAT iconic wedding dress.
Jessica Alba in an Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2013 Golden Globes.
Nicole is all class in this Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 black beaded gown.
Zooey Deschanel wearing a stunning Oscar gown at the 2014 Golden Globes.
