Oscar de la Renta remembered by the stars
Celebrities and members of the fashion world are paying tribute to iconic designer Oscar de la Renta who died Monday at 82.
He was a fashion giant whose designs became a standard of elegance. Widely called "the sultan of chic," his clothes became the garments of choice for some of the best dressed and most beautiful women in the world.
Some of those women are remembering the fashion designer, including actress Jennifer Garner, who was often seen in his designs. During an Elle magazine event in Los Angeles, she said, "He was just gracious and elegant and a gentleman. Mr. De la Renta loved women. And you saw it in every design that he did. He honored women's features, he honored our bodies. He wasn't afraid to pull back and let the woman be the star of the look. And I was just lucky to get to wear his designs and get to know him a little bit, just the tiniest bit, as a person."
Tina Fey, who attended the same event, added, "The beauty of those clothes, I think they really define sort of American style. ... It's a feminine but clean, strong line - just beautiful, beautiful dresses."
"Oscar was a couturier, an artist, a gentleman, a true Renaissance man...his voice will continue to sing in our hearts," said designer Diane von Furstenberg.
Nancy Reagan released the following statement: "America has lost a brilliant, enduring talent and a true gentleman. Oscar was a fashion legend but he was also my friend for nearly fifty years. I admired him greatly as a kind, gracious individual with a generous spirit who brought beauty and elegance to everything he touched."
See what others are saying:
Wow, one of the all-time greats in fashion, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, has just died at 82. Great fashion achievements but also a really nice guy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2014
You made this a dream come a True !! R I P TheGentlemanofFashion #Oscar de la Renta 😘 http://t.co/ixmFavNwlj
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) October 21, 2014
RIP iconic designer Oscar De La Renta,who was a big part of 3 of my life's biggest moments.Much love & peace2 his family& all who loved him!
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) October 21, 2014
"Fashion is a trend, style lives within a person." - Oscar de la Renta. The world has lost another… http://t.co/EZDC98Fl9e
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) October 21, 2014
What a legend, what a life. #RIP to one of the world's most legendary fashion designers Oscar de la Renta. #RIPOscarDeLaRenta
— Larry King (@kingsthings) October 21, 2014
He made this secret fashion girl's dreams come true #OscarDelaRenta pic.twitter.com/uyZTWJJR11
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) October 21, 2014
Truly saddened by the loss of one of the greatest fashion icons of all time. Oscar de la Renta will be greatly missed.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 21, 2014
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Oscar de la Renta. He was just as elegant as the clothes he made. An American icon #RIP
— Brad Goreski (@mrbradgoreski) October 21, 2014
I've worn Oscar de la Renta's signature fragrance my whole adult life. It is like his designs & life. Classic, soft, feminine & elegant. RIP
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@Curtisleejamie) October 21, 2014
Iconic legendary genius, gone but definitely not forgotten #OscarDeLaRenta My heart goes out to the De La Renta family. -ZS
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) October 21, 2014
#RIP - Fashion designer Oscar De la Renta dies at 82 http://t.co/jphzhQVV4t /via @Variety @heykim
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 21, 2014
"Never in the history of the world have women been more in control of their destiny."--#RIPOscar A remarkable one of a kind legend x
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) October 21, 2014
My all-time favorite designer has passed away. Oscar, it was an honor to wear your creations and to… http://t.co/AOfPZbHg1i
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 21, 2014
Thank you for your artistry, Mr. de la Renta. #oscardelarenta rest in peace 🙏 http://t.co/DglUaKveui
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 21, 2014