Photograph by Irving Penn. Published in Vogue, May 1982
For a little background, I have decided to start a series - titled The Designer Series (yes I know original). Each week I will attempt to distill fashion's most fabulous and influential designers. Sort of of a 101 guide, so you can trip down the Champs-Elysees and also be fashion/design guru.
So who is this guy? (de la Renta)
Well I call him Oo la la, because his designs are just that.
- De la Renta was born on July 22, 1932
- He is a Dominican American haute couture fashion designer
- At age 18 he studied painting in Madrid, but soon left to pursue fashion design
- His first big break was in the 1960's, where he became internationally renowned after he dressed Jacqueline Kennedy
- Known for red carpet gowns and evening wear
You know it's a Oscar de la Renta design when there are...
1. lashings of tulle in shades of sorbet
2. little floral details
3. dramatic and often voluminous full skirts
Haute Couture is seasonal, (well some of it anyway) but the magenta text highlights a designers 'signature' look. His/her hallmark to become one of the fashion elitist.
Pretty little satin bows and interesting textures
Pastel pink and embroidered lace
Monochrome polka dot full length gown
Tulle in tangerine
Organza in shades of grey
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