In Retrospect: Oscar de la Renta’s Timeless Designs
The fashion industry mourns the loss of iconic designer Oscar de la Renta, who died on October 20 at 82 years old from complications due to cancer. From being an art student in Madrid, an apprentice for renowned Spanish couturier Cristobal Balenciaga to designing for Lanvin and Balmain, eventually launching his own fashion label and dressing up some of the world’s most famous and beautiful women, de la Renta’s legacy echoes through his timeless, feminine, and elegant designs.