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Oscar de la Renta, Dominican-American fashion designer (born 1932)

On October 20, in the year 2014, Oscar de la Renta, Dominican-American fashion designer (born 1932). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 20, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Oscar de la Renta. Learn more below.

Óscar Arístides de la Renta y Fiallo was a Dominican fashion designer. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. De la Renta became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy. He worked for Lanvin and Balmain. His eponymous fashion house has boutiques around the world, and is headquartered on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 20, 2014 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 24 September 2026.

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