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Oscar De La Renta

American, 1932-2014

The name Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with enduring originality in fashion, and his work deeply influenced other designers throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and gowns — which often feature ruffles, dazzling prints, vibrant colors and dramatic silhouettes — exude elegant sophistication and femininity, while his exquisite scarves and shoes rounded out his sought-after collections.

De la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic in 1932. He was the youngest of seven children, the rest of whom were girls. At the age of 18, he left home for Madrid and studied painting at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. A natural talent for illustration earned him an apprenticeship with the legendary Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.

In 1961, de la Renta visited Paris, where he was hired as a couture assistant at Lanvin. Less than two years later, he moved to New York City. He designed a ready-to-wear collection for Elizabeth Arden and partnered with Jane Derby. He also began designing dresses for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. When Derby died in 1965, the label was named after de la Renta (he took full control in the 1970s). Shortly after, he married an editor-in-chief of French Vogue, Françoise de Langlade, whose own career in fashion began at Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashion house.

De la Renta served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 1973–76, and again from 1986–88. In 1981, the tradition of de la Renta dressing First Ladies continued. He quickly became one of Nancy Reagan’s favorite designers (as well as her lifelong friend).

De la Renta expanded his clothing lines throughout the 1990s but kept true to his feminine, polished style. He also continued to design for the First Ladies of the United States, and his pieces were worn by both Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. At Balmain, de la Renta was the first Dominican to design for a French couture house.

Over the course of his career, de la Renta earned the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Coty Award and the Fragrance Foundation’s Perennial Success Award. He passed away in 2014.

In 2015, the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Fashion + Film showcased more than 80 of de la Renta's gowns at its inaugural exhibit.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Oscar de la Renta suits, blouses, accessories and handbags.

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Designer: Oscar De La Renta
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Oscar de la Renta Black Organza, Lace Ruffle Skirt & Wrap Top 2003
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 2003 Size 8 US Measurements: Top: Bust: 34" Length: 60" Width: 28: Skirt: Waist: 28" Hip: 36" Length: 37"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Oscar De La Renta

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Burgundy Evening Skirt W Pleated Ruffle
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
We are huge Oscar de la Renta fans and this fun vintage skirt is a perfect piece to add to any holiday wardrobe! This high waisted skirt is in a luxurious burgundy taffeta and it has...
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Early 2000s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Brown and Multi Print Silk Skirt with Ruffle - 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta silk skirt is brown with a multi-color print on it that has different tones of blue. Going down the front of the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Green Watercolor-Like Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Skirt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Green Watercolor-Like Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Skirt - 6. This skirt has multiple shades of green on it and features a watercolor-like floral print. There is a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Oscar De La Renta

Pre-Fall 2009 Oscar de la Renta Brown & Cream Wool Mohair Alpaca Tweed Skirt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This is a lovely Oscar de la Renta Brown and Cream Tweed Skirt with a pretty attached panel ruffle from his Pre-Fall 2009 collection. It has a nice fit, and the ruffle causes movemen...
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Early 2000s Italian Oscar De La Renta

New Oscar De La Renta S/S 2016 Runway White Burgundy Silk Maxi Skirt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Flower Print Maxi Skirt S/S 2016 Runway Collection Sample - no size tag - please check measurements. White with Burgundy Flowers, Ruffled and Pleated Acce...
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2010s American Oscar De La Renta

2000S Oscar De La Renta Teal Silk Taffeta Pleated & Ruffled Balloon Skirt Cockt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
2000S Oscar De La Renta Teal Silk Taffeta Pleated & Ruffled Balloon Skirt Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Gown with Tiered Skirt and Ruffled Cuffs
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking Oscar de la Renta gown is made of a vivid red taffeta which flashes a bit when moving. The style is reminiscent of 19th century dresses with the fitted bodice and sleev...
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1970s American Oscar De La Renta

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 sheer yoke ruffle off shoulder flute skirt dress US6 S
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 sheer yoke ruffle off shoulder flute skirt dress US6 S Brand: Oscar De La Renta Collection: 2018 Material: Wool Color: B...
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2010s American Oscar De La Renta

2008 Runway Oscar de la Renta Strapless Ruffle Tiered Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
This playful, runway documented dress is by Oscar de la Renta, from the Pre Fall 2008 collection. The dress is constructed with a brightly printed sil...
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Early 2000s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Black Linen Halter Gown with Ruffles, 1990s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Black Linen Halter Gown with Ruffles - 10 - 1990's . This gown is truly spectacular and can be worn black tie or cocktail because of its casual fabric. It features ...
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1990s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Having worked for internationally renowned couturiers before launching his own successful brand, Oscar de la Renta established a long legacy of opulent and stylish fashion. De la Ren...
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1980s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Having worked for internationally renowned couturiers before launching his own successful brand, Oscar de la Renta established a long legacy of opulent and stylish fashion. De la Ren...
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1980s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta S/S08 bridal ivory strapless vintage ruffle wedding dress gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI Vintage The most beautiful and sort after of gowns from the Spring Summer 2008 bridal collection of Oscar de la Renta To begin with please note that our model is 5,10" (1...
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Early 2000s North American Oscar De La Renta

Vintage 1990's Oscar de la Renta Pink Silk Puff-Sleeve Voluminous Ruffle Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An early 1990's Oscar de la Renta couture shocking pink silk romantic dress which retailed for well over $4,000 when new. Oscar de la Renta was one of ...
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1990s American Oscar De La Renta

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Blue 'Sequin' Print Semi Sheer 90s Ruffle Blouse Top
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s OSCAR DE LA RENTA vibrant blue and white sequin print ruffle blouse! Features an all-over print that looks like sequins. Semi-sheer fine silk. Hidden hook and-eyes...
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1990s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Red and Black Tribal Print Dress with Ruffle Bottom
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta red, black and ivory tribal ikat batik print sleeveless pencil dress with flared bottom. A thin stiff mesh ring at skirt bottom and light boning at side bust and c...
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Early 2000s Italian Oscar De La Renta

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Pink Ruffle Corset Cocktail Dress US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 80's Oscar de la Renta Cocktail Dress US size - 8 Black Velvet Top with Corset, Lace Up Closure, Layered Pink Chiffon Skirt with Glitter Dots, Fully Lined, Back Zip Closure. ...
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1980s American Oscar De La Renta

New Oscar De La Renta White Polka Dot Silk Crepe Tiered Skirt Dress Gown size 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Ruffle White and Black Polka Dot Dress Gown Designer size 4 Designer Style ID: R17N027 100% Silk, White and Black, Cascading Ruffle Front, Asymmetrical Hem...
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2010s Italian Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Vintage bicolor Crepe Gown FR36
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in PARIS, FR
Oscar de la Renta long dress composed of a black silk sheath, sleeveless, slightly fitted waist, flared at the bottom of the skirt and a large ruffle in ecru organza lined with canva...
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1990s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Vintage Black Sheer Tiered Evening Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage black sheer lace evening gown by Oscar de la Renta. Crew neck. Ruffle trim at cuffs and crew neck. Tiered skirt. Button closures at center back. 28" bust, 26...
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2010s American Oscar De La Renta

1960s Oscar de la Renta Pink Heart and Flower Print Vintage 60s Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for Valentines Day! Chic 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA museum held pink flower and heart print long sleeve silk dress ! Features vibrant colors of purple, burgundy, green, red and ...
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1960s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Lacing-Bodice Elizabethan Revival Gown - Small, 1971
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Tucson, AZ
Navy blue Elizabethan style gown with long sleeves, close-fitting bodice and full skirt. Bodice features low scooping neckline with 3” antique white scalloped organza eyelet ruffle ...
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1970s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta red silk taffeta dress is sleeveless with a drop waist and pleating at the beginning of the skirt. This dress also has a ruffle that leads into a rose along th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Oscar De La Renta

1990s Oscar de la Renta Black Sweater with Pleated Collar
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic, with a twist Oscar de la Renta sweater from the 1990s. Black and ribbed, this sweater is made from 100% fine Italian wool. The show stopping element of this piece is the dra...
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1990s Italian Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta PF 2015 Floral Printed High-Low Corset Dress Gown US size 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Silk Floral Printed High-Low Dress Gown P/F 2015 Collection USA size - 6 Oscar de la Renta printed sateen mermaid gown with contrast reverse. Strapless neckline. Ni...
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2010s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Early 2000’s Nude and Metallic Gown with Jacket-Size 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Early 2000’s Nude and Metallic Gown with Jacket-Size 4 This gorgeous Oscar de la Renta 2 piece gown is a classic Oscar creation. The sleeveless bodice of the gown ...
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Early 2000s American Oscar De La Renta

Vintage 1970's Oscar de la Renta Metallic Navy Floral Silk Long-Sleeve Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous Oscar de la Renta designer dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture. This chic garm...
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1970s American Oscar De La Renta

1980's Oscar de la Renta Pink Taffeta Evening Ensemble
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bubblegum pink silk taffeta ballgown skirt and peasant top ensemble credited to Oscar de la Renta. The top has a wide neckline with keyhole tie and full sleeves. Meant to be worn tuc...
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1980s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta Blue Hawaiian Print Halter Dress & Shawl - 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Blue Hawaiian Print Halter Dress & Shawl - 10. This dress is in very good condition and comes with a shawl. It is a silk chiffon fabric and has ruffles on the botto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar De La Renta Runway Collection Sheath Black/Tan Print Dress. Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Such a chic dress from Oscar De La Renta 2010 runway collection. The dress is a sleeveless she’s in a beautiful black and brown abstract print the details on this dress are too numer...
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2010s American Oscar De La Renta

Oscar De La Renta Silver Metallic Two Piece Halter Gown Ensemble Size 4 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Oscar De La Renta evening ensemble is composed of a beautiful silver metallic fabric. The halter top has an over sized tie detail. The skirt features a slim cut which i...
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20th Century Unknown Oscar De La Renta

Oscar De La Renta Lace Cocktail Dress Size 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oscar De La Renta cocktail dress is composed of an amazing lace which features scalloped edges. The pencil style skirt has cascading ruffles atop and a slight flare. There is a ...
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20th Century Unknown Oscar De La Renta

Oscar De La Renta Black & White Gown with Scalloped edged Lace Bodice Size Small
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a scalloped edged lace bodice and features a ruffled neckline. The skirt is composed of a textured silk, comes with a velvet bow. There is a cent...
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20th Century American Oscar De La Renta

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Questions About Oscar De La Renta
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    Oscar de la Renta was a well-known fashion designer who became internationally renowned in the 1960s for being one of Jacqueline Kennedy’s designers. His full name is Oscar Aristides Ortiz de la Renta and he was born in 1932 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. De la Renta passed away in 2014 after firmly establishing his clothing line as highly desirable and luxe with both couture and ready-to-wear options. Find vintage and contemporary Oscar de la Renta items from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    The designer Oscar de la Renta made his international debut in 1965 with his own ready-to-wear line. de la Renta was one of Jacqueline Kennedy's couturiers, and he worked with brands like Balmain and Harrods. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage or modern Oscar de la Renta pieces from top sellers worldwide.
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    Some people report that their Oscar de la Renta shoes run small and others report that they are true to size. Your best option is to try on Oscar de la Renta shoes before purchasing to make sure they are a comfortable fit. You’ll find a variety of Oscar de la Renta shoes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Oscar de la Renta is a well-known luxury brand of clothing, accessories, shoes and fragrances. There even was a housewares line unveiled in 2002 that included furniture. While not what the brand is noted for, de la Renta even designed a boutique hotel in 2006. Despite the broad reach, this brand is famous for haute couture and ready-to-wear clothing and accessories. You’ll find a variety of Oscar de la Renta products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The co-creative directors of Oscar de la Renta are Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia. This creative-directing duo were named to the position in 2016 after the departure of Peter Copping, who was appointed creative director after de la Renta’s death in 2014. On 1stDibs, you'll find authentic Oscars de la Renta pieces from top sellers worldwide.
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    Oscar de la Renta is best known for dressing celebrities and famous women in high-end luxury gowns and suits. The brand is also very well known for their wedding dresses. While those garments garner a lot of interest, Oscar de la Renta also has a well-known ready-to-wear line of clothing for men and women that has a more accessible price point. You’ll find a variety of Oscar de la Renta products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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