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 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
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
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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 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...
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 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 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 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
18 Karat Gold, 35.67 Carat Semi Precious and Diamond Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Celilni Jewelers NYC, 18 karat yellow gold bracelet is set with 13 semi-precious cushion shaped stones. They are uniform in size and are set horizontally. Each stone section is joine...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemston...
18k Gold Five Diamonds Bracelet Diamond Solitaire Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Solitaire Bracelet is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,900 / item
Enamel Turquoise Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful enamel bracelet handmade in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is set in 6.95 carats turquoise and 1.22 carats of sparkling diamonds. Clasp Closure. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet 0.14 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 inch Fancy Link Bracelet with Diamonds 0.14 TDW. 4 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,749Sale Price|25% Off
6.93 Carat Fine Clear Emerald Tennis Line Bracelet in 18k Gold Channel Setting
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant Clear Emerald tennis bracelet featuring 63 square emeralds with 6.93 carats in the nice channel setting. Fine emeralds are well known internationally for their spl...
Emerald, 18k Gold
$6,690Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.58 in D 0.4 in L 8.27 in
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Aquamarine Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cu...
French Retro Braided Gold Curb Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The heavy 18kt yellow gold bracelet designed as a highly flexible row of handmade braided oval curb links, maker's mark for Rollang et Fils et Cie, stamped 750, French, ca. 1945, mea...
Gold, 18k Gold
Unisex Silver & Fancy Color Natural Diamonds Dragon Bracelet. Statement Piece!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is a piece unique statement piece! The skeleton dragon bracelet is made up of 925 silver and natural fancy colored diamonds. This bracelet is suit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Bro...
Eduardo Herrera Blackened Silver and Tumbaga Bracelet
By Eduardo Herrera
Located in Darnestown, MD
This undulating bracelet of hammered oxidized silver and tumbaga (an alloy of copper and zinc) is the latest from Mexican architect turned jeweler, Eduardo Herrera. His architectural...
Silver
18k Gold Dainty Cross Bracelet Tiny Cross Diamond Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dainty Cross Bracelet is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand sele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,463Sale Price / item|24% Off
14K Yellow Gold 0.16CT Diamond PAPER CLIP Link Bracelet
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone:ROUND DIAMONDS diamonds:1 PC carat total weight:approximately 0.16 CT color:f clarity:SI brand:CUSTOM MADE metal:14K YELLOW gol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.38 in W 3 in Dm 3 in
One of a Kind Gold Oxidized Silver Spiral Wrap Bracelet, Reiko Ishiyama
By Reiko Ishiyama
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Spiral Wrap Bracelet handcrafted by jewelry designer and maker Reiko Ishiyama with four wrapped rows of intricately-finished, hand-cut 22k yellow gold and oxidized ster...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Other
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
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H 1.89 in Dm 2.17 in
Oscar de la Renta Tropical Leaf Hinged Cuff Bracelet, Clear Crystals, in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite necklace by Oscar de la Renta! Features a golden tropical leaf accented with clear Swarovski crystals. Hinged cuff. Inned diameter at widest part: 5.5 cm Inner circumf...
Crystal