Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo (22 July 1932 – 20 October 2014), known professionally as Oscar de la Renta, was one of the most renowned clothing designers in the world. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo; he became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy. An award-winning designer, he worked for Lanvin and Balmain; his eponymous fashion house continues to dress leading figures, from film stars to royalty.
Born Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo
22 July 1932
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Died 20 October 2014 (aged 82)
Kent, Connecticut, U.S.
Cause of death
Cancer
Nationality Dominican
Education Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Spouse(s) Françoise de Langlade (m. 1967; wid. 1983)
Annette Engelhard (m. 1989; his death 2014)
Children Moisés de la Renta
Relatives Fabio Fiallo (uncle)
Viriato Fiallo (cousin)
Larimar Fiallo (first cousin-twice removed)
José Ortíz de la Renta (great-great-grandfather)
Awards
CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, American Fashion Critic's Award, Order of Juan Pablo Duarte,
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Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo (22 July 1932 – 20 October 2014), known professionally as Oscar de la Renta, was one of the most renowned clothing designers in the world. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo; he became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy. An award-winning designer, he worked for Lanvin and Balmain; his eponymous fashion house continues to dress leading figures, from film stars to royalty.
Born Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo
22 July 1932
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Died 20 October 2014 (aged 82)
Kent, Connecticut, U.S.
Cause of death
Cancer
Nationality Dominican
Education Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Spouse(s) Françoise de Langlade (m. 1967; wid. 1983)
Annette Engelhard (m. 1989; his death 2014)
Children Moisés de la Renta
Relatives Fabio Fiallo (uncle)
Viriato Fiallo (cousin)
Larimar Fiallo (first cousin-twice removed)
José Ortíz de la Renta (great-great-grandfather)
Awards
CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, American Fashion Critic's Award, Order of Juan Pablo Duarte,
Order of Cristóbal Colón
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LMFAO at 1st i thought you were mocking Oscar De La Hoya
Fashion designer I think.
He was a fashion designer, who was popular with movie stars and celebrities, many women wore his dresses.
He was a fashion CEO of a big fashion company.. Just passed this week.