Oscar De La Renta Dead At 82: Hollywood Pays Tribute To Master Designer
Taylor Swift, Zoe Saldana and Kris Jenner pay their respects to the legendary designer
Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has died at 82.
The Dominican American fashion icon passed away at his home surrounded by his family, it’s been confirmed.
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De La Renta is famed for his eveningwear and ball gowns and famously admitted he ‘doesn’t know how to do’ casual wear.
He’s dressed some of the world’s most powerful women, including Jackie Kennedy, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
Hollywood paid their respects to the acclaimed designer as his death was announced on Oct 20.
Actress Jennifer Garner, who wore De La Renta to this year’s Oscars, said that he honoured women’s bodies in his designs.
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"He was just gracious and elegant and a gentleman. Mr. De la Renta loved women. And you saw it in every design that he did. He honored women's features, he honored our bodies,” said Jennifer at the Elle Women in Hollywood event.
“He wasn't afraid to pull back and let the woman be the star of the look. And I was just lucky to get to wear his designs and get to know him a little bit, just the tiniest bit, as a person."
A number of high-profile celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Zoe Saldana, paid tribute to the designer on social media.
My all-time favorite designer has passed away. Oscar, it was an honor to wear your creations and to… http://t.co/AOfPZbHg1i
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 21, 2014
Iconic legendary genius, gone but definitely not forgotten #OscarDeLaRenta My heart goes out to the De La Renta family. -ZS
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) October 21, 2014
"Fashion is a trend, style lives within a person." - Oscar de la Renta. The world has lost another… http://t.co/EZDC98Fl9e
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) October 21, 2014
Sad to hear of the death of #OscardelaRenta. What a remarkable life and career, and a kind and generous man.
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) October 21, 2014
I've worn Oscar de la Renta's signature fragrance my whole adult life. It is like his designs & life. Classic, soft, feminine & elegant. RIP
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@Curtisleejamie) October 21, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of Oscar De La Renta. He was a master, and an inspiration to me and so many other artists. He made beauty.
— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) October 21, 2014
I really loved the way Oscar understood life: always bright, positive, full of color (like his clothes) pic.twitter.com/6AqwLGAaub
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) October 21, 2014
Truly saddened by the loss of one of the greatest fashion icons of all time. Oscar de la Renta will be greatly missed.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 21, 2014
#RIP Oscar de la Renta. Your artistry was unsurpassed pic.twitter.com/XXAq03kjAz
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) October 21, 2014
RIP iconic designer Oscar De La Renta,who was a big part of 3 of my life's biggest moments.Much love & peace2 his family& all who loved him!
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) October 21, 2014
