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Article by: Sonya LaRae- Certified Image Consultant/Certified Lifestyle Coach and Fashion Journalist
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LaPazions, I’m sitting here writing this article and reflecting on such and amazing talent, extremely brilliant visionary and the ultimate gentlemen of gentlemen Mr. Oscar de la Renta. I’m sadden to report today that the sultan of fashion passed away Monday at the age of 82; which his family confirmed.
I have a personal attachment to this article because; I was introduced to this brilliant Designer at a very young age by my grandmother Eleanor, who was the epitome of elegance, style and grace. I remember watching her pull out such gorgeous garment from her closet to get ready for an events or simply getting dressed to go out to lunch with her girlfriends, she always looked so beautiful and regal. I said grandmother, I love your clothes and she said to me “this is and Oscar de la Renta and I love his designs and the way I feel wearing them.” I never forgot that and I told my grandmother one day when she asked me what I was going to be when I grew up? I said “I’m going to be you when I grow up and I’m going to have this clothes in as well.” Funny my grandmother never got to see me as and adult and the things that I’ve accomplished but, the one thing she instilled in me was the love of great quality and fashion. I’ve had the great pleasure of sitting at many of Oscar de la Renta’s runway shows and, have had the pleasure of meeting this amazing Designer but; the one thing I took away was his true love and sincerity that he poured into each and every collection. I remember sitting at my first show thinking how I wish my grandmother could be there with me or just to see this moment, she would be so tickled and proud.
Oscar de la Renta has become a house hold name from fragrances, home furnishings, clothing, shoes you name it the brand is as breathtaking as the man! He’s had the great pleasure of dressing the whose-who, starting with the first ladies of the white house:
News had been swelling around the industry that de la Renta was ill and surprisingly just last week the company announced that they appointed Peter Copping as Creative Director:
Oscar leaves behind his wife Annette de la Renta whom he married in 1989 and his son Moises de la Renta:
Rest in peace Oscar de la Renta: July 22, 1932-October 20, 2014
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