Legendary designer Oscar de la Renta dies at 82
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E-mail CNTV, October 22, 2014
He was known for shaping the wardrobe of first ladies, socialites and Hollywood stars for more than four decades, Oscar de la Renta has died at the age of 82.
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Legendary designer Oscar de la Renta dies at 82 |
De la Renta, alongside Bill Blass, Roy Halston and Geoffrey Beene, helped to define US fashion in the late 60s and early 70s. The New York-based designers carved out an "American look" that was finally taken seriously in Europe. Their influence has lasted to this day. De la Renta's creations have been seen and mentioned in "Sex and the City".
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His most recent work was for Amal Ala'muddin, for her wedding to George Clooney in Venice. He's twice been honored by his native Dominican Republic, and in the US, he received the Coty American Fashion Critics Award twice. He was named womenswear designer of the year by the Council of American Fashion Designers in 2000, who also gave him a lifetime achievement award.
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