Being in the presence of the legendary Oscar de la Renta, one just felt more elegant and feminine, even his name flowed like his impressive designs that celebrated the female form with a Latin-inspired twist that merged delicate beauty, sensuality, strength, style and sophistication.
The fashion icon, the consummate professional, master of haute couture and the classic gentleman has died Monday evening at his Connecticut home at age 82, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy and an imprint of the fashion industry worldwide.