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Working for incredible talents like Balenciaga and Antonio Castillo [Lanvin], I learned about the immense skills and creativity involved in couture work. Today, I apply some of that same detailing and artistry in some of my own designs.
In 1963, Oscar notices the future of fashion shifting to ready to wear and moves to New York to trail-blaze the path. Upon taking the advice of Vogue Editor in Chief Diana Vreeland, Oscar designs custom clothing for the Elizabeth Arden label where she will help promote his name and work that will advance his future line. Two years later, with grown public recognition, the house of Oscar de la Renta is launched.
I have always felt my role as a designer is to do the very best I can for a woman to make her look her best. Fashion is only fashion once a woman puts it on.
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Coty Awards
1967 Fashion Critic's Award
1968 Fashion Critic's Award
1973 Coty Hall of Fame
CFDA Awards
1990 CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award
2000 Designer of the Year
2007 Designer of the Year
Before expanding into his diverse and fabulous accessory lines, Oscar makes a detour from 1993-2002 to be head couturier of Balmain...the first American to do so for a French house! Oscar is able to turn Balmain, a failing line that had not sold a dress in two years, into a leading house for dress sales in France.
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{dates and info thanks to Wikipedia and Oscar de la Renta website}
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5 comments:
thanks for the history on Oscar! I find it interesting to learn about how designers start as well. Have you read Ferregamo's history?
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Glad you found me! I will be sure to head over to your blog!! See you soon xo!
Great, informative blog post! I love de la Renta. I think his designs are beautiful and whimsical.
thanks for linking up today doll! Great post! Kori xoxo
I have been a BIG ODLR fan for many years. He stands as one of my favorites and a tremendous class act. Your post was amazing and so great to find you via Blonde Episodes blog hop! ;)
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