Oscar de la Renta

Puff Sleeve Scoop Neck Velvet Gown

Designer Oscar de la Renta was the epitome of the American dream. The Dominican immigrant studied French couture before coming to America to launch his career in ready-to-wear fashion. Oscar de la Renta has clothed remarkable womenfrom first ladies to celebrity starletsfor over half a century in pieces that beautifully blend femininity and practicality. Each of Oscar de la Renta’s designs interprets old-fashioned elegance in a modern way. Following de la Renta’s death at age 82 in 2014, Peter Copping took over as Creative Director of the brand.