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De la Renta gave first ladies fashion, friendship
WASHINGTON - For America's first ladies, Oscar de la Renta was more than just a skilled artist who helped give them a dose of confidence whenever they slipped into his dresses, beaded gowns and pantsuits. He was also a friend to some of them.
From the teal pantsuit Hillary Rodham Clinton wore when she was sworn in as a U.S. senator to a red gown for Nancy Reagan to a gray suit still hanging in Laura Bush's closet, de la Renta endeared himself to some of the most scrutinized women in the world, A-list celebrities and first ladies alike, by developing a keen sense of what they wanted and needed out of their clothes. De la Renta died late Monday at age 82.
Laura Bush and former President George W. Bush mourned the "loss of our dear friend."
Clinton said her entire family, including former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, would miss the designer's "warmth and friendship." The family's statement recalled many happy times shared with de la Renta and his widow, Annette, "especially those spent in his beloved Dominican Republic."
Nancy Reagan said de la Renta was a "fashion legend" as well as her friend of nearly 50 years.
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Oscar de la Renta was one of the most charming men our Perfume Society Co-Founder Jo Fairley ever interviewed: designer, raconteur, gentleman. He’s a great loss to fashion – and to fragrance. For more about the story of this couturier and to explore the world of his fragrances, click here – but meanwhile as a tribute, we thought we’d run Jo’s interview with Oscar, about the women in his life.
‘I have six older sisters, so I’ve been spoiled by women all my life. But the two women who’ve had the greatest influence on me were my wives, both very strong personalities. My present wife, Annette de la Renta, was on the Best Dressed List for years before we even met – even though she “hates” fashion. She is the shyest woman. Whenever I have my picture taken, she ducks out of the firing line!
Annette comes from a world in which you only appear in the papers three times: for your birth, your marriage and the day you die. As a designer, I have a high profile. But it wasn’t a case of opposites attracting; we have a lot in common: our home, our garden, a love of culture; she’s a great book-lover. What’s so wonderful about her is that she has fabulous taste and a wonderful eye and she likes things