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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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    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.

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    Remembering Oscar, a Prehistory of Air Conditioning, and NFL to L.A.?
    1. 0:00Remembering Oscar de la RentaYou’re reading this
    2. 8:43The Ebola Vaccine Race
    3. 16:29Would an NFL Team Be Good for L.A.?
    4. 26:01How Air Conditioning Changed Everything
    5. 42:01Where are the Platinum Albums?
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Andrew Walsh

      Too Beautiful to Live

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Kate Betts

      Fashion journalist and is the author of “Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style.”

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Remembering Oscar, a Prehistory of Air Conditioning, and NFL to L.A.?
    1. 0:00Remembering Oscar de la RentaYou’re reading this
    2. 8:43The Ebola Vaccine Race
    3. 16:29Would an NFL Team Be Good for L.A.?
    4. 26:01How Air Conditioning Changed Everything
    5. 42:01Where are the Platinum Albums?
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand