Today we heard the sad news that legendary designer Oscar de la Renta had died, aged 82. His stepdaughter Eliza Reed Bolen released a statement that commended his ‘love of life’ adding that his company’s work will continue to be “informed by his values and his spirit.”
The aforementioned spirit is something Oscar was renowned for and as tributes flood the newsfeeds of every social media platform this morning, one thing is paramount; Oscar will be remembered for his encouraging and inspirational words. Observing and responding to the cultural change in a women over the decades he famously said:
“When I started, the woman went to the store to buy a dress. She saw it in pink and red, and then she remembered that the husband, who is probably going to pay for the dress, loves it in pink. So she buys the pink. Today, the same woman goes to the store and remembers the husband likes pink, and she buys the red.”
We pay tribute to the visionary designer by rating his Top 10 most inspiring, stand out quotes:
1. “The qualities I most admire in women are confidence and kindness”
2. “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.”
3. “Walk like you have three men walking behind you.”
4. "Every season I am inspired by women."
5. “Work hard. Believe in yourself. It's not the publicity that sells the clothes, it's the woman.”
6. "I am not interested in shock tactics. I just want to make beautiful clothes."