{"product_id":"oscar-de-la-renta-his-legendary-world-of-style-hardcover","title":"Oscar de la Renta: His Legendary World of Style - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndré Leon Talley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMercedes T. Bass\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003ePaula Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sumptuous monograph tracing the life and legacy of fashion luminary Oscar de la Renta. In October 2014 one of the fashion world's champions, Oscar de la Renta, passed away, a great loss brightened by the innumerable successes of his half-century reign. The acclaimed fashion designer dressed first ladies from Kennedy to Obama, and celebrities from Beyonc  to Sarah Jessica Parker. Renowned for his unique charm, impeccable taste, and original lifestyle, he married the highest standards of French couture with the ultimate motivation that women must look and feel beautiful. \u003cbr\u003eIn this intimate volume, longtime editor and friend Andr  Leon Talley recounts de la Renta's journey through nearly 70 iconic dresses, mainly made for private clients, accompanied by fascinating stories of the exquisite craftsmanship and the legendary friends that brought each gown to life. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1932, de la Renta left for Madrid at nineteen to study art, where he rose to prominence as a sketch artist for newspapers and fashion houses. From his apprenticeship under Crist bal Balenciaga to his eponymous collections, the designer's simple lines elevated with a flamenco dancer's flourish reflect his deep connection to his roots and his commitment to transcendence through beautiful garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndré Leon Talley\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and contributing editor to Vogue. He has written extensively on fashion and popular culture and has authored the books \u003ci\u003eA.L.T.: A Memoir, A.L.T. 365+\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLittle Black Dress\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAnna Wintour \u003c\/b\u003eis the editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e and artistic director of Condé Nast. \u003cb\u003ePaula Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e is the president and founder of SCAD. \u003cb\u003eAdam Kuehl\u003c\/b\u003e is a SCAD alumnus. His work has appeared in publications including \u003ci\u003eLittle Black Dress, National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Vogue.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 12.6 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758015283488,"sku":"9780847847174","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a56c0c4510d64dc618aa56b36d1d36df.webp?v=1780116609","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/oscar-de-la-renta-his-legendary-world-of-style-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}