Oscar De la Renta Lesage Embroidered Jacket sz 12
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Oscar De la Renta Lesage Embroidered Jacket sz 12
About the Item
These pieces are labeled “Oscar de la Renta,” who designed them for one of his most discerning clients of the 1980’s. This was the era when he was also the designer for the prestigious haute couture house of Balmain in Paris. The French influence and attention to detail is unmistakable in the design and manufacture of these remarkable pieces.
This is an elegantly designed black jacket embellished with museum-quality matte and shiny gold embroidery . The fabric is a heavy matte crepe which appears to be a combination of wool, silk and a touch of stretch. It has simple princess seams and narrows at the waist, with a slight trapeze peplum flaring from the natural waist to the hips. It is lined in heavy silk satin.
This embroidery is comparable to that found on papal garments or royal investiture robes. It is deeply three-dimensional, with multiple embroidery layers actually rising from the surface of the fabric. Fetchingly applied in tones of matte and shiny gold, it literally glows over the black background. The motif includes elaborate oak, rose and acanthus leaves, wirework twisting ribbons, beaded and sequined leaves, and a series of crystal, sequin, beaded, wirework and crocheted flowers which are raised by round beads sewn beneath the petals to add dimensionality. The edge is piped with for rows of embellishment, first a bright gold slim rope, then a wider edging of gold wirework, then a set of rounded crystals set atop golden bugle beads, and then a final row of matte gold bugle beads. The rest of the jacket is completely unembellished, which adds to its timeless chic.
The whole effect is one of simple elegance. The coat itself is a classic, simple design that is flattering on women of every age, and could be worn with a long skirt, palazzo pants, or a duchesse satin ball skirt. This is a grand, important piece of embroidery that is timeless in its workmanship and sophistication. It makes a statement of extraordinary taste and the finest quality embroidery one could hope to see, much less wear. This jacket is forever.
Bust 40"
Sleeve 23"
Waist 34"
Length 28"
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- Dimensions:Marked Size: 12 (US)
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- Material Notes:Wool , Silk Embroidery Swarovski Crystal
- Condition:Perfect, probably never worn.
- Seller Location:Cloverdale, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: AU11010958550
Oscar De La Renta
The name Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with enduring originality in fashion, and his work deeply influenced other designers throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and gowns — which often feature ruffles, dazzling prints, vibrant colors and dramatic silhouettes — exude elegant sophistication and femininity, while his exquisite scarves and shoes rounded out his sought-after collections.
De la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic in 1932. He was the youngest of seven children, the rest of whom were girls. At the age of 18, he left home for Madrid and studied painting at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. A natural talent for illustration earned him an apprenticeship with the legendary Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.
In 1961, de la Renta visited Paris, where he was hired as a couture assistant at Lanvin. Less than two years later, he moved to New York City. He designed a ready-to-wear collection for Elizabeth Arden and partnered with Jane Derby. He also began designing dresses for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. When Derby died in 1965, the label was named after de la Renta (he took full control in the 1970s). Shortly after, he married an editor-in-chief of French Vogue, Françoise de Langlade, whose own career in fashion began at Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashion house.
De la Renta served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 1973–76, and again from 1986–88. In 1981, the tradition of de la Renta dressing First Ladies continued. He quickly became one of Nancy Reagan’s favorite designers (as well as her lifelong friend).
De la Renta expanded his clothing lines throughout the 1990s but kept true to his feminine, polished style. He also continued to design for the First Ladies of the United States, and his pieces were worn by both Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. At Balmain, de la Renta was the first Dominican to design for a French couture house.
Over the course of his career, de la Renta earned the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Coty Award and the Fragrance Foundation’s Perennial Success Award. He passed away in 2014.
In 2015, the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Fashion + Film showcased more than 80 of de la Renta's gowns at its inaugural exhibit.
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