I went (window) shopping with my mom the other day and as always, her high-end taste ultimately brought me to the more exclusive boutiques in Stockholm. We went to Nathalie Schuterman and with a summer sale going on, there were clothes everywhere and hidden amongst the different shades of grey was a phenomenal Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress. Metallic thread and a feather details on the bottom yet again proved the excellence of this designer and made me reminisce back to my year in the States.
While there I actually had the pleasure of meeting Mr. de la Renta in person because
one day, across the pond over in America, my English teacher Dary Dunham and I were talking about fashion after class. When I mentioned who my favorite designer was, Mr. Dunham suddenly mentioned that his wife happened to play bridge with Mr. de la Renta.
So then one day in May, me, three other girls
from my English class and Mr. and Mrs. Dunham went into New York City and to
Oscar de la Renta’s office and showroom in the fashion district on 550 Seventh
Avenue. Walking into his showroom it was a madhouse as the entire staff was
preparing for their upcoming ready-to-wear spring show but needless to say, I
was in heaven. Just having come home from the Dominican Republic, Mr. de la
Renta sat in a chair with a thoughtful look on his tan face contemplating the ruffles
on a black dress as his business advisor stood beside him debating whether or
not the dress would sell better if it was shorter etcetera. In front of him
stood a model and a tailor, both simply awaiting his next move along with ten
other people in that room. While there,
we got to see a part of his collection and ask him questions about his work and
lastly we were taken on a tour that ended with a sneak-peek of his bridal
couture.
Now what makes his work stand out then? Well, what I think makes Mr. de la Renta’s work special is the fact that he always stays true to his design aesthetic about dressing people to make them look their best. In fashion today, everyone is trying to think outside the box and some fashion houses like Jean Paul Gaultier and Commes des Garcons sometimes take it a little to far. Oscar de la Renta’s quest for innovation always results in beautiful, flattering and feminine pieces that, year after year; are still very new and very interesting.
That day in May was most certainly a day that I will never forget and yet another
thing that will be unforgettable is the significant work that Mr. de la Renta has done to
push fashion forward while still keeping his signature style and philosophy. I
know that he will continue to fascinate for years to come and the legacy of
Oscar de la Renta will live on forever.
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| Kira, Charlotte, Mr. de la Renta, myself and Ally |
On this very special day I wore a knit dress from Victoria's Secret, a Zara blazer and Marni clogs.
