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Famed designer Oscar de la Renta dies at 82
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Oct 21, 2014
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Famed designer Oscar de la Renta dies at 82
Oscar de la Renta had an important influence on Hollywood -- it's rare when his name isn't uttered on the red carpet.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Designer Oscar de la Renta attends the 2014 Carnegie Hall Medal Of Excellence Gala Honoring Oscar De La Renta at The Plaza Hotel on April 24, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
Designer Oscar de la Renta attends the 2014 Carnegie Hall Medal Of Excellence Gala Honoring Oscar De La Renta at The Plaza Hotel on April 24, 2014 in New York City.
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Oscar de la Renta had an important influence on Hollywood -- it's rare when his name isn't uttered on the red carpet.

The fashion world lost an icon of immeasurable influence and stature on Monday -- Oscar de la Renta.

He was 82.

Born in the Dominican Republic, he became one of America's best ambassadors of haute couture.

He also had an important influence on Hollywood -- it's rare when his name isn't uttered on the red carpet.

But that relationship was also important to keeping him relevant in the fashion world, explains Michelle Tyree, founder of Fashion Trends Daily.