OSCAR DE LA RENTA
ELINA MORRISON
Oscar dressed George Clooney's Wife!
George claimed after his first wife that he would never marry again, but here it is almost 2 decades later, getting married to Amal Almuddin, a lawyer. Oscar had the honor of creating the dress for one of the most historic times of the year.
He created the Boy Scout Uniform
Tasked in 1978 with giving the Boy Scouts' uniform its biggest overhaul in nearly 60 years, De La Renta donated his time to redesign the uniform from a military one to its iconic olive-and-tan look still in use today.
Dressed nearly all the First wives
From Kennedy, Reagan, Bush, and Obama and from celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker and Oprah, Oscar has dressed and designed clothing for some of the most important people of the world.
Personal Statistics
- Birthplace: July 22nd 1932 in the Dominican Republic
- Education: Academy of San Fernando in Madrid
- Martial Status: Married twice, once with Francoise de Langlade and Annette Englehard Reed
- Death: October 20th 2014
What Is Oscar Known For?
Oscar is known for his ballroom silhoutte and his feminine details on his clothes. He als has an amazing jewerly and perfume line.
His Perfume
Oscar de la Renta's first fragrance, 1977's Oscar for women, was introduced and remains a worldwide best-seller today. A series of fragrances for men and women have followed. Oscar de la Renta fragrances are produced in conjunction with L'Oreal.
His Clothing
His Line ranges from Bridge to Couture and to Women's to Child.
His Bridal Gowns
One can be sure that Oscar de la Renta, the most gentlemanly of designers, made all of the brides he dressed feel like princesses—whether they were household names, like Amal Clooney and Amanda Peet, or not.