He was gracious, funny, passionate and serious; not to mention the obvious, talented and a fashion icon. He made me laugh incessantly backstage with his quiet sophisticated demeanour. Mr. De La Renta always remembered me despite his universal recognition which made me feel special.
On a very special appearance at CityTV with Marilyn Dennis, Oscar made a point to mention (on live national television) that the size of the dress I had to squeeze myself into was so small that he could see the Cheerio(s) I ate for breakfast. That became the on-going joke that went from backstage to on-camera and was an endearing characteristic of his charm.
Oscar De La Renta leaves behind a fashion legacy that spans from 1963 to 2014. De La Renta was recognized as a Commandeur to the Legion D'honnuer by the French governement and was awarded several titles of recognition, honours and was dedicated to his philanthropic endeavours.
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