Oscar de la Renta Has Died At Age 82
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World-renowned fashion designer Oscar de La Renta alas passed away Monday night at the age 82 after a long battle with cancer.
Dominican Republic born de La Renta went to Madrid where he studied painting at the Academy of San Fernando at the age of 18. His career in fashion started soon after, when French fashion household founder, Cristóbal Balenciaga questioned him to sketch for him. He then went to Paris and started effective for Lanvin. His final go was to New York in the early ’60s, where he launched his own mark.
Fashion lovers and designers alike are all saddened by the loss of the splendid designer. Nina Garcia, Marie Claire’s creative director tweeted out, “So sad for the loss of this legend. Oscar de la Renta, thank you for all the beauty and inspiration you shared with us.”
De la Renta just recently named his brand’s first creative director just this month. Peter Copping, a favorite of Rage magazine editor, Anna Wintour.
Oscar recently designed George Clooney’s wife, Amal’s, wedding dress that she wore in Venice.
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