Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo (22 July 1932 – 20 October 2014), known professionally as Oscar de la Renta, 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 including in Harrods of London and Madison Avenue in New York.

 

Expanding the collection to include bridal in 2006, Oscar de la Renta wedding dresses are created for "a woman who has a very strong sense of her femininity.” His wedding gowns can be dramatic, whimsical or glamorous, but are always fashion forward and sophisticated.