Last month’s passing of renowned fashion designer, Oscar de la Renta, was a huge loss to the fashion industry. The Dominican-born designer was known for his classic looks – many of which appeared on the red carpet – and his elaborate, sophisticated style. A favorite among many – especially Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Adams and Jennifer Garner – De la Renta’s legacy will live on through his elegant and timeless creations. De la Renta dressed many, from first ladies to socialites and celebrities, for all of their most important occasions. With his passing, we take a look back on some of De la Renta’s most memorable, iconic looks.
1. Sarah Jessica Parker wore this Carrie Bradshaw-inspired mix of satin and feathers to the Emmy Awards, 2000.
2. Amy Adams stunned in this powdery blue, sweetheart Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2013 Academy Awards.
3. Jessica Alba donned this exquisite, melon-hued, silk trumpet dress for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.
4. The former first lady, Hillary Clinton, stunned in this gold gown, with its victorian-styled neckline for her husbands second innagural ball.
5. Sandra Bullock dazzled in this white, silk, feather-trimmed number at the 2004 Academy Awards.
6. Lupita Nyong’o rocked this strapless, polka-dot look to the White House Correspondent’s Dinner.
7. Taylor Swift was the belle of this year’s Met Gala in this pink, satin dress with its intricate embroidery on the bodice and lengthy train to give her that sophisticated, yet unique appearance.
8. Jennifer Lawrence rocked this hot pink number at the 2011 SAG Awards, complete with a perfectly tied black bow around her waist.
9. Nicole Kidman was the epitome of elegance in this black lace gown at the 2013 Omega Gala.
10. Carrie Underwood was a true country princess in this tulle, modern-day Cinderella gown at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
11. One of Oscar’s last masterpieces was his creation of Amal Alamuddin’s classic, vintage Hollywood glamour, wedding gown. The dress, with its Chantilly lace and crystal and bead embroidery, was the epitome of Oscar de la Renta.
12. And last, but most certainly not least, of this fine collection of dresses, is Sarah Jessica Parker’s black and white ivory gown, which she stole the show in at this year’s Met Gala.
While there are countless other classic Oscar de la Renta looks, these are 12 dresses that truly embody the man behind them all. While the fashion industry has lost one of its brightest, most creative minds, Oscar de la Renta leaves behind quite a legacy and his vision will continue to live on in his creations.
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