Oscar de la Renta (born Oscar Aristides Renta Fiallo) was born in the Dominican Republic to Dominican mother and a Spanish father.He was born on 22nd July 1932.While living in Spain, he become interested in the world of design and began sketching for leading Spanish fashion houses, which soon led to an apprenticeship with Spain’s most renowned couturier, Crist?bal Balenciago.
In 1963, Oscar de la Renta came to New York to design the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden.
The world of Oscar de la Renta also includes a high end sportswear collection (OSCAR by Oscar de la Renta), cosmetic cases, eyewear, furs, jewelry, lingerie, scarves, sleepwear, and swimwear.
The Oscar de la Renta label is comprised of the Signature ready-to-wear collection and Pink Label. To complement these designs, the Fall 2001 runway show marked the debut of Oscar de la Renta Accessories, bags, belts, jewelry, scarves, and shoes.
The Dominican Republic has also honored its best known native son as one of its most distinguished citizens with the order al Mérito de Juan Pablo Duarte and the order of Crist.
He is also on the boards of important cultural institutions such as New Yorkers for Children, the American Society, and the Spanish Institute.
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