Oscar de la Renta left his native Dominican Republic at 18 years of age to study painting at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid. While living in Spain, he became interested in the world of design and began sketching for leading Spanish fashion houses, which soon led to an apprenticeship with Spainõs most renowned couturier, Cristobal Balenciaga.
Later, Oscar de la Renta left Spain to join Antonio Castillo as a couture assistant at the house of Lanvin in Paris.
In 1963, Oscar de la Renta came to New York to design the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden.
In 1965, Mr. de la Renta began his signature ready-to-wear label. Since then, the brand has expanded to include accessories, fragrance, eyewear, intimate apparel, home furnishings, and in 2006, a ready-to-wear bridal collection. De la Renta’s bridal line features extraordinary embroideries and beautiful fabrics, from silk duchess to French Alencon lace. This utterly feminine and romantic collection also includes elegant accessories, such as veils, shoes, and bags.
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