Anytime Rachel Zoe goes to an Oscar de la Renta show or visits him in his studio I fall in love (can you tell I’ve been catching up via Tivo?) He seems like such a classy gentleman with such impeccable taste you can’t help but be charmed. Not to mention the clothes! His dresses are always some of my favorite picks for red carpet events. I personally remember trying on a magnificently elegant lace sheath strapless wedding dress with long train by him six years ago. I was with a friend, I had gotten engaged like five minutes earlier and I thought it was too soon to make a decision so I passed on it. Cut to me scrambling to find a replacement gown after getting totally f*cked over by Vera Wang (pardon my French, but it still makes me THAT furious) and I tried on another Oscar gown with magnificent champagne waist sash that made me cry from it’s beauty, but it was too expensive after already losing my several thousand dollar deposit to Vera. So no Oscar for me on my wedding day. Boo hiss.
Ok, that was one hell of a digression. What I meant to say is I love Oscar, and yesterday while at the Boston Design Center I stopped in Lee Jofa and got to see his new fabric line! It’s luxurious, classic but bold. Lots of silks, embroidery and color with dressmaker details like delicate pleating. I was told that he was the most involved of any designer collaborator they’ve ever had and went through samples of all the fabrics he’s ever used in his collections for inspiration. I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the dress form in the window with a skirt made of his ikat print (copied from a jacket he bought his wife ages ago). Turns out, not only is my size, but they are auctioning off a few of them to benefit Oscar’s charity, Casa del Nino.
To add to the insane talent of Oscar himself, he hired brilliant designer Miles Redd to be the creative director behind his home line! Here are some images of the Miles Redd styled showroom at NYC’s D&D building:
On top of this fabulous Lee Jofa line, Oscar has a magnificent line of rugs with Elson & Company and furniture with Century! I love so many of these items!
This sofa is the cat’s pajamas.
Dying over these chairs (and this dining room- although it needs a baller chandy, don;t you think?)
Yes and Yes.
And how about the fashion, which is his bread and butter? I’d be HAPPY to show you some of my faves.
Those dresses just made me swoon. And the last two rugs are amazing!
xo Marissa
(The Well-Appointed Catwalk)
Love! He has the most beautiful house in Kent. Happy weekend, pal! xx
Every time he is on RZ I fall in love with him as well. He is soooo sweet and cool and charming and not at all arrogant. OMG, how can you not love him!?!?! He is an amazing person! It is no wonder he makes some of the most exquisite gowns known to womankind!
xoxo
Oscar de la Renta…my FAV FAV designer…those fabrics are amazing. I would so be in heaven if I could have them. Great post. I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now. Great blog!
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In love in love in love.
The man can do NO wrong – I”m freakin’ breakdancing to all that yumminess!
Erin, please do another Friday outfit post. Those are always really fun to see what you are wearing.
Best!
-Sara
yes! used the diamond rug (second down on the right) in a clients home but custom coloured it – charcoal grey & bone white – brilliant!
Oh wow I love EVRYTHING! The fabrics drape so nicley and must be wonderful to touch. And the patterns are great, the accessories, too!
Love it all. Hope you win the dress!
He’s the perfect mix of classy and bold. All the prints and fabrics get your attention without screaming at you. I wish more people dressed this way.
I love everything he does! He is classic. I see a little Miles Redd in there too! Yum.
Have a nice holiday.
Teresa
there’s almost too much for me to look at and consider here…that green couch? dumb. die. fart.
the clothes? explode my face.
miles redd? pants pooped.
The row with the green dress and the leopard. KILLER.
He’s simply the best!
Oscar is one of the few designers I can count on loving, no matter what year we’re talking about. Does he ever misstep? And to use Ms. Zoe’s phrase, “I DIE!” for that cream and orange dress! Is there a place to find more information and/or a larger photo? I think I’ve just found inspiration for my (smidge more modest) wedding dress!
I have seen the dress forms with his fabric “skirts” before and LOVE all the prints.. think it is so clever how he markets his new line using the dress forms… like an ode to fashion… on another note.. i am thrilled to have seen this post today as I now know what shape my new headboard for my master bedroom is going to be!!! I have been on the hunt…and have found it! Love your blog Erin!!!
Those dresses are amazing!! Oh, what I would do to wear one of them!
Gorgeous! He always seems so effortlessly classy and elegant.
I want to hear about your wedding dress fiasco.