Oscar de la Renta — The Grand Master of Fashion
Oscar de la Renta was a Dominican — American fashion designer, who launched his fashion house in 1965 in New York City. He became famous by one of the designers to dress Jacqueline Kennedy, and since has been known as much for his fashion house as for dressing film stars, first ladies, and royalty.
About Oscar de la Renta, By British Vogue:
Oscar de la Renta was a world-renowned fashion designer, revered for his couture-like ready-to-wear collections that have provided many a show-stopping moment on the red carpet. After launching his eponymous line in 1965, the designer developed successful bridal, fragrance and homeware collections that established his reputation as one of the most successful and respected designers in the industry, with his exquisite designs having been worn by everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy, to modern starlets such as Gisele Bundchen, Ann Hathaway and Liv Tyler.
The Story of Oscar de la Renta:
Oscar de la Renta Quotes:
“Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.”
“I don’t really know how to do casual clothes.”
“We live in an era of globalization and the era of the woman. Never in the history of the world have women been more in control of their destiny.”
“I like light, color, luminosity. I like things full of color and vibrant.”
“The great thing about fashion is that it always looks forward.”
“Now is the most exciting time in fashion. Women are controlling their destiny now, the consumer is more knowledgeable, and I have to be better every single day.”
“I am not interested in shock tactics. I just want to make beautiful clothes.”
