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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Oscar de la Renta suits, blouses, accessories and handbags.
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Oscar de la Renta Double Strand Floral Charm Toggle Clasp Bracelet in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling bracelet from Oscar de la Renta. Features two strands, each with dangling leaf and circular motif charms. An extravagant design! Toggle clasp closure Hallmarks: Oscar de ...
Gold Plate
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Oscar de la Renta Pear-cut Clear and Topaz Crystal Toggle Clasp Bracelet in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling bracelet from Oscar de la Renta. Features pear-cut, honey-topaz colored crystals, accented with round-cut pink crystals. An extravagant design! Toggle clasp closure Hallm...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Gold Tone Chain & Toggle Charm Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning Vintage Oscar De La Renta Gold Tone Chain & Toggle Charm Bracelet that embodies elegance and sophistication. This exquisite piece features delightful charms shaped like perfume bottles and round discs, each adorned with sparkling green rhinestones at the center. The gold tone provides a luxurious touch, making it an ideal accessory for both casual and formal occasions. Pair this bracelet with classic designer pieces such as a Chanel quilted handbag or Christian Dior's elegant silk scarf for a chic ensemble. To elevate your look further, consider styling it with Givenchy studded...
Oscar De La Renta Set of Gold Plated Leaves Bracelet and Necklace
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Oscar de la Renta set of gold plated necklace and bracelet. It depicts a chain link necklace with a large pendant brooch flower made of...
Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Painted Calla Lily Clamper Bracelet, Green, White Enamel, Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Flower chic cuff bracelet from Oscar de la Renta. A white and green enamel calla lily in gold. Gold plated. Get the matching pin and ring! Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Oscar de la Rent...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
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Oscar de la Renta Five Strand Floral Chain Bracelet, Clear Crystals, in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
This Oscar de la Renta bracelet features five strands of goldtone chain links, accented with prong-set crystals and floral motifs. A sparkle like no other! Toggle clasp closure. Hal...
Crystal
Oscar de la Renta Parlor Crystal Toggle Clasp Bracelet, Blue, Gray, Silvertone
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
An Oscar de la Renta bracelet from the parlor collection. Features links of parlor motifs, composed of dark blue and gray/clear crystals with centerpiece gray moonglow cabochons. Sil...
Crystal
Rare Signed Oscar de la Renta Huge Horn with Tortoise and Brass Accent Cuff
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
This rare, important and wonderfully detailed and signed Oscar de la Renta horn cuff is accented with detailed tortoise stones surrounded with swirls of brass. The total hei...
Oscar de la Renta Gilded Gold Hardware with Pour Glass Necklace & Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta magnificent adjustable necklace with matching cuff bracelet is wonderfully detailed with polished gilded gold vermeil hardware set with multi-size pour glass...
Oscar De La Renta Gold Plated Leaves Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Oscar de la Renta 24K gold plated pewter and brass bracelet . It depicts a Caesar olive leaves crown like cuff. It has a spring hinge closure.It is hallmarked Oscar de la ...
Gold Plate
Oscar De La Renta Gold Plated Metal and White Resin Coral “Flowers” Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Oscar de la Renta gold plated metal and white resin coral “flowers” bracelet . It depicts a hinged bracelet adorned with three resin c...
Gold Plate
Sacchi Purple Amethyst Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Fashion Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Purple Amethyst Gemstones Satin Yellow Gold Fashion Bracelet, from Sacchi's "Spring" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting tec...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Wide Woven Italian Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
24.5mm wide 18k yellow gold wide woven Italian bracelet. 7.5 Inches 18k yellow gold Stamped: 18k 56.2 grams Length: 7.5 Inches Width: 24.5mm Thickness/depth 4.2mm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Bangle, Circa 2000, Italy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive rock crystal and 18k yellow gold bangle by Ippolita; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive rock crystal bangle ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabbrini 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Grape Leaf Inspired Link Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Truly elegant in 18K yellow gold, this fine link bracelet by noted Italian designer, Fabbrini, displays an artful mixed of textures with both satin and bright finishes used as design...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Hinged Camellia flower bracelet with safety chain 6.25"
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Beautiful Chanel Camellia flower 24k gold plated hinged bracelet with safety chain. This bracelet is a rare example from the 1980s which is in lovely vintage condition without any m...
Gold Plate
Hermès Mini Kelly Double Tour Rose Extrême Leather Bracelet T2
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301290 Comes With Box Only Model Mini Kelly Double Tour Size: T2 corresponds to size S, suitable for a wrist circumference of approximately 15.5 cm. Metal Calfskin Weight Appr...
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold
Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Link Bracelet Unisex Mens
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel chain link bracelet is crafted of good toned metal interlaced with black lambskin leather. Hook fastening. Stamped CHANEL 95A, made in France. Inner circumference...
HERMÈS Roulis Double Tour Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2312 Metal 18K Rose Gold-Plated Condition Excellent Other Info Length: 13" / 33.02cm Width: 0.5" / 1.27cm __________________________________ If you are interested in any of o...
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Etched Gold Vermeil Hardware with Multi-Size Emerald-Green Inlay Accent Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed costume etched vermeil gold hardware bracelet, has multi-sized emerald-green accented with iridescent inlay scatt...
14.00 Carat Amethyst Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's oval bezel set Amethyst bracelet in 14k yellow gold. 7.5 inches long. 8 oval purple amethyst, approx. 14.00cts 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 10.2 grams Total length...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.00 Carats Oval Amethyst Yellow Gold Filigree Filigree Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Amethyst Filigree bracelet. 6 large warm oval amethyst bezel set amethysts totaling 27.00cts, set in 14k yellow gold with oval beauti...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
5.42 Carat Happy Diamond Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This 5.42 Carat Happy Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold is a lavish piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. The centerpiece features 9 round cut moving diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Mother Of Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to bracelet is evident. Light signs of wear to the metal hardware with small scratches and discolouration on this used Oscar de la Renta designer...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Disc Chain Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to overall metal hardware where slight scratches is evident on this used Oscar de la Renta designer resale item. Details Gold Metal Bracelet...
Designer Signed Oscar de La Renta Golden Crystal Clamper Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montreal, QC
Oscar de La Renta wide pale gold crystal squares hinged clamper bracelet; the gold metal so beautifully blending with the champagne and clear crystals. The wide top is sectioned into...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Designer Signed Oscar de La Renta Purple Faux Amethyst Clamper Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montreal, QC
Oscar de La Renta wide Purple Crystal squares hinged Clamper Bracelet; the Rose gold tone so beautifully setting off the Deep Purple. The wide top is sectioned into squares and recta...
Gold Plate
Designer Signed Oscar De La Renta Statement Golden Link Cuff Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montreal, QC
Oscar de La Renta wide Golden hinged Swirl Ribbed Cable Link Mod design Cuff Bracelet; the sculptural design represents curling and coiled lengths of thick twisted rope. Hinged on on...
Gold Plate
Signed Oscar de La Renta Golden Blue Crystal Modern Architectural Cuff Bracelet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montreal, QC
Designer Signed Oscar de La Renta Modern Sculptural hinged Cuff Bracelet. Outstanding unique design. The top is set with a navy blue octagonal resin stone, the flat sides set with h...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Gold Twisting Bangle Bracelet, Black Swarovski Crystals
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Golden Oscar de la Renta bracelet set with jet-black Swarovski crystals. Gold plated. Wrap / bangle style. Wire-set. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Gold Poppy Flower 3D Statement Bangle Bracelet, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Poppy flower bracelet by Oscar de la Renta. Gold-plated pewter hardware with magnetic closure. Poppy silhouette with brushed finish. Approx. 2.5"L x 2"W. Slip-on style. Made in USA. ...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Double Strand Floral Charm Toggle Clasp Bracelet in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling bracelet from Oscar de la Renta. Features two strands, each with dangling leaf and circular motif charms. An extravagant design! Toggle clasp closure Hallmarks: Oscar de ...
Gold Plate
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H 2.37 in W 2.96 in Dm 2.17 in
Oscar de la Renta Big Bold White Satin Rose Hinged Bracelet in Silvertone
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A bold and bright painted white satin enamel rose rests on this stunning Oscar de la Renta bracelet. An extravagant accessory perfect for any style! Hinged magnetic closure 16cm inn...
Oscar de la Renta Swarovski Crystal Fireworks Motif Statement Bracelet in Silver
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Oscar de la Renta's fireworks necklace is decorated with star motifs, accented with sparkling clear Swarovski crystals. Silvertone. 16.5 inner circumference 5.5 cm - inner diameter...
Crystal
Oscar de la Renta Bamboo Leaf Faux Pearl Hinged Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite hinged cuff bracelet by Oscar de la Renta. Features bamboo leaf motifs decorated with brilliant crystals and faux pearls. Hinged, with magnetic closure. Inner diameter ...
Crystal