Oscar de la Renta
Dominican clothing designer (1932-2014)
1932 — 2014
Quick Facts
Profession
Dominican clothing designer (1932-2014)
Born
July 22, 1932
Died
2014 (age ~82)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
fashion designer, personal stylist, designer
Dominican RepublicBorn in Santo DomingoDied in Kent
1932
Born in Santo Domingo (1932-07-22)
1989
AwardCFDA Lifetime Achievement Award
2006
AwardGreat Immigrants Award
2011
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit
2014
Died in Kent
About
Óscar Arístides de la Renta y Fiallo, known professionally as Óscar de la Renta, was a Dominican fashion designer. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. De la Renta became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy. He worked for Lanvin and Balmain. His eponymous fashion house has boutiques around the world, and is headquartered on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.
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Who is Oscar de la Renta?+
Óscar Arístides de la Renta y Fiallo, known professionally as Óscar de la Renta, was a Dominican fashion designer. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. De la Renta became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacque
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar de la Renta born?+
Oscar de la Renta was born on July 22, 1932.
When did Oscar de la Renta die?+
Oscar de la Renta died in 2014, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — July 22, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
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