Oscar
de la Renta, a legendary fashion designer who shaped the wardrobe of
socialites and film stars for four decades, has died at the age of 82.
De
la Renta passed away at his home in Kent, Connecticut - and while no
cause of death has been revealed, he was diagnosed with cancer in 2006.
The
death yesterday comes less than a month after Amal Alamuddin Clooney
wore his dress for her wedding to George Clooney on September 27.
Following his death, De la Renta is survived by both his wife Annette and his adopted son Moises - a designer at his label.
Company executives Alex and Eliza Bolen said that De la Renta died surrounded by family, friends, and 'more than a few dogs'.
The statement also read: 'While our hearts are broken by the idea of life without Oscar, he is still very much us.
‘Oscar's hard work, his intelligence and his love of life are at the heart of our company.
'All
that we have done, and all that we will do, is informed by his values
and his spirit. Through Oscar's example we know the way forward.
‘We will make Oscar very proud of us by continuing in an even stronger way the work that Oscar loved so much.'
De
la Renta first came to prominence designing clothes for Jackie Kennedy
in the early 1960s, and he started his own fashion label a few years
later.
Most recently, he was behind the wedding dress of Mrs Clooney, and starred alongside the bride in a photo shoot for Vogue.
A
week ago it was announced that former Nina Ricci designer Peter Copping
had been appointed as creative director of the Oscar de la Renta label.
De la Renta told WWD:
'I'm very happy Peter has agreed to join us. He is a great talent and
along with our shared design sensibilities, we both have a deep
curiosity about the wider world, from music and art to architecture and
gardens.
'Our industry has not always done the best job when it comes to changes in design leadership.
‘My
hope is that, in leading this selection, and actively participating in
the transition, I can ensure the right design future for our company and
brand.'
It
was earlier believed John Galliano would be appointed to the position
following a highly successful residency with De la Renta.
Iconic: The fashion designer is
pictured after his show at New York Fashion Week on September 9 with
Karlie Kloss (L) and Daria Strokous
Favourite of the First Ladies: De la Renta dressed Laura Bush (L) in 2005 and Hillary Clinton in 1997 for the inaugural ball
Famous fans: (L-R) Karlie Kloss walking in his SS15 show in New York, Victoria Beckham in one of his designs at his show in 2008 and Penelope Cruz, who was a firm fan of the designer, wearing his dress at the BAFTAs in 2007
Glamorous
girls: (L-R) Katy Perry in one of his dresses at the 2013 American Music
Awards, Jennifer Lawrence at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
in January 2011 and Eva Mendes at the 10th Marrakech Film Festival in
December 2010
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