Oscar de la Renta Dresses

After learning his craft working under Cristobel Balenciaga and later Antonio Castillo at Lanvin, it was inevitable that show-stopping dresses would form the DNA of Dominican-born designer Oscar de la Renta's label when he decided to go it alone in 1965. Making a statement on the red carpet doesn't come easy though and craftsmanship is key to Oscar de la Renta's elegant gowns, which are synonymous with sophistication, strapless silhouettes, luxe fabrics and shimmering embellishments.