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- Born in the [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_republic Dominican Republic] on July 22, 1936
- Designed the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden
- Began his signature ready-to-wear label in 1965
- Debut of Oscar de la Renta accessories in 2001
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Oscar del la Renta is a high end fashion design founded by Oscar Aristides Renta Fiallo, (Oscar de la Renta) in 1965.
His collections for women include, ball gowns, cocktail dresses, handbags, belts, shoes, eyewear, fragrances, furs, jewelry, scarves and sleepwear. And for men, hosiery, sport coats, suits, and trousers.
Oscar de la Renta also carries a line of sportswear for men and boys, and in 2002 he showcased his furniture collection and home fragrance line. With de la Rentas success in home furnishing he decided to launch a more extensive collection, adding decorative fabrics, wallpaper, bedding, rugs and accent pieces.
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Famous Beginnings
Oscar de la Renta has worked with some the the industries top fashion designers such as Elizabeth Arden, Christian Dior-New York, Diana Vreeland, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, Baron de Gunzburg, Bill Blass and Calvin Klein. -
Accomplishments and Awards
- 2000 and in 2008: Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Womenswear Designer of the Year Award
- 1990: Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1973: Two time winner of the American Fashion Critic's Award
- 1973 - 1976 and 1986 - 1988: He served as President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
- 1993 - 2002: designed the haute couture collection for the house of Pierre Balmain
- Serves on the board of the Metropolitan Opera, New York Opera House, Carnegie Hall, and Channel Thirteen, New Yorkers for Children, the America's Society and is currently the chairman of the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.
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Oscar de la Renta Questions
In the 2008 Oscars what was the order of award distribution? 1 AnswerMahalo had great Oscar Live Coverage! 8:41 PM: Best Costume Design: Alexandra Byrne for Elizabeth 8:52 PM: Best Animated Feature: Brad Bird for Ratatouille 8:... read more
What time are the Oscars on? 1 Answerhmmm, well according to the Mahalo page they start at 5pm PST which would make it 8pm EST on ABC Just to doublecheck it went to TV Guide.com and sure enough the... read more
Who is the biggest loser in Oscar history? 3 AnswersSound technician Kevin O'Connell. He has been nominated 20 times, without a win! read more
Are these the 2008 Oscars or the 2009 Oscars? 2 AnswersThese are the 2009 Oscars. It can also be referred to as the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The 2009 Oscars honor the films that were released in the year before... read more -
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Oscar de la Renta Blogs
- Google Blog Search: Oscar de la Renta
- Teamsugar: Would you wear these Oscar de la Renta: Origami T-Strap Sandals? (August 30, 2007)
- Koneko's Mostly Beauty Diary: Pat McGrath and Oscar de la Renta (February 16, 2007)
- Charles and Marie: Oscar de la Renta Moroccan Belt (March 29, 2006)
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