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Oscar De La RentaClothes designer
Date of Birth: 22.07.1932
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta, a renowned fashion designer, had initially aspired to become a free-spirited artist. The handsome Dominican dreamt of a nomadic and adventurous life. However, fate intervened unexpectedly, transforming yesterday's student into one of the most famous designers in the New World. The information source for this biography is the magazine "Caravan of Histories," September 1999.
A Fortuitous Dress
Everything changed because of a single dress. This dress brought Oscar de la Renta, then 28 years old, fame that even the most ambitious individuals couldn't dream of. When the former student of the Madrid Academy of Fine Arts received an offer to create a prom dress for the daughter of the American ambassador to Spain, he was somewhat surprised but agreed nonetheless. After all, couldn't a free-spirited artist design a "simply beautiful dress" for a girl he liked? Oscar truly began to be astonished when, thanks to his creation, the ambassador's daughter appeared on the cover of "Life" magazine.
Oscar couldn't pass up such luck. His romantic dreams of a nomadic life quickly vanished as he joined the renowned Spanish House of "Balenciaga" a few weeks after his astonishing debut. Within a couple of years, he found himself in Paris, at "Lanvin." By 1963, Oscar had acquired enough experience to realize that he needed to move to the New World, where his chances of success were immeasurably higher. The ambitious Latin American designer had no doubt that the future of the New York fashion house, "Oscar de la Renta," would be glorious. And he was right: within two years, queues formed behind his models.
The Secret of Success
What was the secret of the Dominican designer's success? Friends claim that it was not just his exceptional business acumen; Oscar's beloved women played a significant role in his worldwide fame. He met both of his wives at a reception hosted by the Duke of Windsor. Things developed according to familiar Latin American melodramatic scenarios: first, the fashion couturier married one of France's first beauties, Françoise de Langlade. The couple led a glamorous lifestyle, frequently attending events with American aristocrat Annette Reed. And finally, the story reached its climax - Oscar de la Renta married Annette, while he and Françoise remained good friends.
It is commonly believed that Oscar's devastating male charm is not the least of the reasons behind his phenomenal success. At the age of sixty-seven, he is still considered one of the most attractive men in New York. His extensive connections and close acquaintances with celebrities allow de la Renta to understand the tastes and preferences of his clientele like no one else. Therefore, it is no wonder that the most distinguished and affluent brides in the world, Arab princesses, Oscar nominees, and laureates often choose his gowns. "We will wear Oscar's designs to the Oscars" - this phrase has long become famous. And what could be a better compliment for a fashion designer?
