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de la Renta

American  
[duh luh ren-tuh, del-uh, deeluh] / də lə ˈrɛn tə, ˌdɛl ə, ˌdilə /

noun

  1. Oscar, 1932–2014, U.S. fashion designer, born in the Dominican Republic.


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It made its debut with designer Oscar de la Renta, whose $3,000 gowns and $1,700 handbags were featured on their own Amazon storefront.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

She later changed into two additional designer ensembles, including a sparkling Oscar de la Renta look adorned with thousands of crystals.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025

Other ensembles planned for the big day were a corseted gown inspired by the Rita Hayworth film “Gilda” and an Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress with 175,000 crystals, according to Vogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

Selena Gomez showed up in another stunner from the house of Oscar de la Renta.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

Her glittering silver dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta and featured a dramatic ruffled train, which she accessorised with some equally dazzling jewellery.

From BBC • May 2, 2023

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