The name Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with enduring originality in fashion, and his work deeply influenced other designers throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and gowns — which often feature ruffles, dazzling prints, vibrant colors and dramatic silhouettes — exude elegant sophistication and femininity, while his exquisite scarves and shoes rounded out his sought-after collections.
De la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic in 1932. He was the youngest of seven children, the rest of whom were girls. At the age of 18, he left home for Madrid and studied painting at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. A natural talent for illustration earned him an apprenticeship with the legendary Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.
In 1961, de la Renta visited Paris, where he was hired as a couture assistant at Lanvin. Less than two years later, he moved to New York City. He designed a ready-to-wear collection for Elizabeth Arden and partnered with Jane Derby. He also began designing dresses for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. When Derby died in 1965, the label was named after de la Renta (he took full control in the 1970s). Shortly after, he married an editor-in-chief of French Vogue, Françoise de Langlade, whose own career in fashion began at Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashion house.
De la Renta served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 1973–76, and again from 1986–88. In 1981, the tradition of de la Renta dressing First Ladies continued. He quickly became one of Nancy Reagan’s favorite designers (as well as her lifelong friend).
De la Renta expanded his clothing lines throughout the 1990s but kept true to his feminine, polished style. He also continued to design for the First Ladies of the United States, and his pieces were worn by both Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. At Balmain, de la Renta was the first Dominican to design for a French couture house.
Over the course of his career, de la Renta earned the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Coty Award and the Fragrance Foundation’s Perennial Success Award. He passed away in 2014.
In 2015, the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Fashion + Film showcased more than 80 of de la Renta's gowns at its inaugural exhibit.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Oscar de la Renta suits, blouses, accessories and handbags.
CHANEL beige 2001 LEATHER TRIM CAMEL HAIR Coat Jacket XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Fall/Winter 2001 coat in sand camel hair (97%) and spandex (3%). Features a calf skin leather trim and two sewn shut slit pockets. Opens six 'CC' buttons and on...
CHANEL beige cotton silk 2010 10P TWEED TRIM TRENCH Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel trench coat in beige cotton (70%) and silk (30%). Features frayed tweed trims, peak lapels and four buttoned flap pockets. Closes with a double row of buttons a...
BOTTEGA VENETA Travertine beige cotton 2023 OVERSIZED TWILL Coat Jacket 38 XS
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta 2023 oversized cotton twill (100%) open coat in Travertine (beige). The design features an A-line silhouette, two slit pockets at front and a undercolla...
Louis Vuitton & Marc Jacobs 2007 beige monogram cotton trench coat vintage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Louis Vuitton & Marc Jacobs 2007 beige monogram cotton trench coat vintage Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Collection: Louis Vuitton Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear Details: Vintage Louis Vuitton trench coat with beige logo/monogram and white monogram logo on the entire surface. The set includes a belt with a silver metal buckle and buttons with the inscription LV. It can be worn both buttoned and unbuttoned. This vintage masterpiece is decorated with silver branded buttons. Country of production: Italy Material: 75% cotton; 25% linen. Market Size: 36 Length: 102cm / 40.16inches Shoulder length: 43 cm / 16.93 inches Sleeve Length: 57cm / 22.44inches Bust (Armpits): 94cm / 37.01 inches Condition: can be described as excellent. There are no holes, hooks, pellets, physiological spots. A slight degree of wear is possible (micro-scratches on the clasp are not excluded). A beautiful and rare vintage thing.
Vintage Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Beige Belted Trench Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Saint Laurent Rive Gauche trench coat captures the understated sophistication that defined Yves Saint Laurent’s ...
Tan Brunello Cucinelli Long Sequined Trench Coat Size US S
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in New York, NY
Tan long sequined trench coat by Brunello Cucinelli. Notched lapel. Dual hip pockets. Belt at waist. Double-breasted front button closures. 35" bust...
$1,694
Size: 36 (Fr) but fit oversize
Beige sand nylon and polyester Trench-coat ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER New with tag
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige sand nylon and polyester. Main fabric composition: 91% polyester, 9% nylon. Polyester lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front and on the cuffs. Pocket on bot...
LORO PIANA taupe BELTED LEATHER Coat Jacket 42 M
By Loro Piana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Loro Piana coat in taupe leather. Features a clean, straight cut with refined notched lapels, creating an understated, elegant line. The front closes with tonal button...
BALENCIAGA beige cotton 2017 SCARF TRENCH Coat Jacket 40 M
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga scarf trench coat in gaberdine cotton (100%). Features an oversized collar that can be tied like a neck scarf, matching belt, two slant pockets and gathered...
THE ROW pale beige silk FAILLE TRENCH Coat Jacket 2 XS
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row trench coat is crafted in pale beige faille silk (please note the content tag is missing), offering a fluid drape with a structured yet airy finish. The o...
