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Home · Fashion

Celebs Donning Oscar de La Renta

In remembrance of the beloved fashion designer, let’s take a look at his decadent designs.

By Celia L. Smith · October 21, 2014October 27, 2020
01
Oprah

It was an epic night at the 2010 MET gala when two greats, Oscar de la Renta and Oprah, showed up as each other’s dates. Oprah clad in a midnight-hued silk organza gown designed by de la Renta, of course.

02
Serena Williams
Serena Williams also showed-up and showed-out at the MET gala in a feathered swan-like Oscar frock and Philip Treacy fascinator, for a look that was simply that: fascinating.
03
Rihanna

At the 2011 BRIT Awards Rihanna rocked the designer’s rose embellished threads in her very own way –– with matching mane!

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04
Lupita Nyong’o

At the 100th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Lupita Nyong’o was spot on in this Oscar peplum piece!

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05
Nicki Minaj
Ms. Minaj makes a moment of everything –– even an Oscar de la Renta gown. Far from your average ball gown, the rapper dons an emerald silk-taffeta gown with a lace bodice straight from the Spring 2012 runway for a double win at the AMA’s.
06
Kerry Washington

Kerry’s ornamental cloque gown by the designer was utterly dreamy and reminiscent of cotton candy at the NAACP Awards.

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07
Rashida Jones

At the 2012 Spirit Awards Rashida Jones definitely got into the spirit of things in this de la Renta leaf-print silk and cotton dress that added a splash of color to the carpet.

08
Zoe Saldana

The actress popped by her premiere for Star Trek Into Darkness wearing a playful printed piece from the designer.

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09
Naomie Harris

The Mandela actress crashed her own preview clad in a crochet Oscar de la Renta that wasn’t your typical run-of-the-mill red carpet number, and we don’t mind it one bit.

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10
Selita Ebanks

Ebanks’s leg makes a +1 appearance to The New Yorkers for Children gala in 2012 in a thigh-high gown that Mr. de la Renta obviously designed with the model in mind.

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11
Zoe Kravitz

A night at the ballet for the Opening Night Spring gala calls for a sparkly pretty pleated number with balletic style pumps that tie at the ankle, courtesy of the talented designer.

12
Kerry Washington

When Washington needed a cute quick fix at the 66th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards to camouflage her baby bump, this polka-dotted tent-style frock was just what the designer ordered.

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