PRESENTATION OUTLINE
BACKGROUND
- Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on July 22, 1932
- Stayed in Kent, Connecticut, where he passed on Oct. 20, 2014.
- He has a son named Moises de la Renta
- Married Françoise de Langlade from 1967-1983 (her death)
- Married Annette de la Renta 1989-2014 (his death)
Education
Oscar attended a formal school called Real Academia de Bella Artes de San Fernando where he discovered an interest in fashion design and worked with the Spanish designer, Balenciaga, before working with the house of Lanvin in Paris.
He became well known when he dressed former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, (JFK's wife).
HIS SIGNATURE STYLE WAS ELABORATE
Oscar made designs for the Boy Scouts of America in the 80's. And his awards included the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award and the American Fashion Critics Award.