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Dress with belt detail at right |
Oscar de la Renta was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1932. When he was 18 he went to Spain to study art but became more interested in fashion design working as an apprentice to the famous Balenciaga. He later became an assistant at Lanvin in Paris. de la Renta worked briefly for Elizabeth Arden before launching his own label in the mid 60s.
That's a short synopsis of one of the world's most famous and successful fashion designers and a personal favorite.
Yesterday Oscar de la Renta showed his spring collection for 2011 and as usual it was a fabulous mix of 'country club' dresses, suits and stunning gowns. The details on his clothing, the shoes, handbags, gloves (yes gloves!!), jewelry and cool coiffures are inspirational to anyone who loved Manhattan when everyone dressed for 'dress-up' occasions.
Yesterday Oscar de la Renta showed his spring collection for 2011 and as usual it was a fabulous mix of 'country club' dresses, suits and stunning gowns. The details on his clothing, the shoes, handbags, gloves (yes gloves!!), jewelry and cool coiffures are inspirational to anyone who loved Manhattan when everyone dressed for 'dress-up' occasions.
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| Another great dress |
Whatever happened to dressing up? I like stretch pants, big tops and jeans as much as anyone but they have their place. When you go to the theater, dinner in a nice restaurant, travel by air...people used to look great..now???
But Oscar de la Renta holds his ground on appropriate dressing and this season is just icing on the cake. Check out the complete show on style.com. I've included a few dresses, suits and gowns and a few details of the same. Fantastic, no?
I hope you agree.
Over the weekend: Fashion is done...time to eat cheesecake!
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Lace overlay gown with bow detail |
I hope you agree.
Over the weekend: Fashion is done...time to eat cheesecake!
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| Oscar embroidered suit |
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| Belted suit for spring |
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