Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Remembering Oscar de la Renta

Beloved fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died yesterday at the age of 82. He was known for his timelessly beautiful, yet wearable garments. Dresses that defined red-carpet style. First ladies turned to him ever since his ensembles helped crown Jackie O as a fashion icon.

By Madeleine Brand • Oct 21, 2014 • 1 min read

Beloved fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died yesterday at the age of 82. He was known for his timelessly beautiful, yet wearable garments. Dresses that defined red-carpet style. First ladies turned to him ever since his ensembles helped crown Jackie O as a fashion icon. And actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams are just some of his devoted followers.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Andrew Walsh
Too Beautiful to Live
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Kate Betts
Fashion journalist and is the author of “Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style.”

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Remembering Oscar de la Renta

Beloved fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died yesterday at the age of 82. He was known for his timelessly beautiful, yet wearable garments. Dresses that defined red-carpet style. First ladies turned to him ever since his ensembles helped crown Jackie O as a fashion icon.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Remembering Oscar de la Renta

Beloved fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died yesterday at the age of 82. He was known for his timelessly beautiful, yet wearable garments. Dresses that defined red-carpet style. First ladies turned to him ever since his ensembles helped crown Jackie O as a fashion icon.

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