De la Renta, Oscar, 1932-2014

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Dates:
Birth 1932-07-22
Death 2014-10-20
Birth 1932-07-22
Active 0019
Americans
English, English,

Biographical notes:

Oscar De la Renta (b. July 22, 1932, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic–d. Oct. 20, 2014, Kent, CT) was a fashion designer. He studied painting in Spain at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid and for extra money, he drew clothes for newspapers and fashion houses. He worked with Cristóbal Balenciaga, Antonio del Castillo, and Jane Derby.

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Subjects:

  • Fashion design
  • Costume design
  • Fashion

Occupations:

  • Fashion designers

Places:

  • NY, US
  • CT, US
  • 00, US
  • 29, ES
  • A8, FR
  • 10, DO
  • 34, DO
  • CT, US

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