{"product_id":"oscar-de-la-renta-isbn-9780847847174","title":"Oscar de la Renta","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sumptuous fashion coffee table book monograph tracing the life and legacy of fashion luminary Oscar de la Renta through 70 iconic dresses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn October 2014 one of the fashion world’s champions, Oscar de la Renta, passed away, a great loss brightened by the innumerable successes of his half-century reign. The acclaimed fashion designer dressed first ladies from Kennedy to Obama, and celebrities from Beyoncé to Sarah Jessica Parker. Renowned for his unique charm, impeccable taste, and original lifestyle, he married the highest standards of French couture with the ultimate motivation that women must look and feel beautiful. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this intimate fashion book, longtime editor and friend André Leon Talley recounts de la Renta’s journey through nearly 70 iconic dresses, mainly made for private clients, accompanied by fascinating stories of the exquisite craftsmanship and the legendary friends that brought each gown to life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in the Dominican Republic in 1932, de la Renta left for Madrid at 19 to study art, where he rose to prominence as a sketch artist for newspapers and fashion houses. From his apprenticeship under Cristóbal Balenciaga to his eponymous collections, the designer’s simple lines elevated with a flamenco dancer’s flourish reflect his deep connection to his roots and his commitment to transcendence through beautiful garments.\"Anna Wintour, in her forward to the book, describes [Oscar de la Renta's] gift as 'genius plus love.' This credo-- \u003cb\u003eintelligence wed to affection\u003c\/b\u003e -- is apparent everywhere in this new book, which celebrates the man, \u003cb\u003ehis life, his world, and his rare vision\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eVOGUE.COM\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For those who were unable to visit the SCAD Museum of Art's \u003ci\u003eOscar de la Renta\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003etribute\u003c\/i\u003e exhibition this spring, this \u003cb\u003egorgeous tome\u003c\/b\u003e provides another chance to view 70 of the dresses\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ethat were on display\u003ci\u003e-- \u003c\/i\u003emany of whom were custom created for private clients such as Diana Taylot and Hillary Clinton.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003estylecaster.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A mastermind in the world of fashion, Oscar de la Renta was celebrated for his fine craft and exemplary taste. \u003cb\u003eHere the everlasting legacy of his stunning gowns lives o\u003c\/b\u003en.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e-THE SOCIETY DIARIES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Famous for dressing Jacqueline Kennedy and countless other style icons in Hollywood and beyond, Oscar de la Renta made the world a more beautiful place with each of his exquisite designs. This book takes a closer look at nearly seventy iconic gowns.\" \u003ci\u003e–Bookriot.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndré Leon Talley\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and contributing editor to Vogue. He has written extensively on fashion and popular culture and has authored the books \u003ci\u003eA.L.T.: A Memoir, A.L.T. 365+\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLittle Black Dress\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAnna Wintour \u003c\/b\u003eis the editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e and artistic director of Condé Nast. \u003cb\u003ePaula Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e is the president and founder of SCAD. \u003cb\u003eAdam Kuehl\u003c\/b\u003e is a SCAD alumnus. His work has appeared in publications including \u003ci\u003eLittle Black Dress, National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Vogue.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Rizzoli Electa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304798933221,"sku":"NP9780847847174","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780847847174.jpg?v=1767734287","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/oscar-de-la-renta-isbn-9780847847174","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}