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RIP Oscar de la Renta

Last week the fashion world lost a legend when Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo, known professionally as Oscar de la Renta, passed away at the age of 82 due to complications from Cancer. One of the most renowned and talented fashion designers in the world, Oscar de la Renta was known for his elegant designs using color, volume and dramatic construction. Oscar PR girl had once shared this fashion questionnaire completed by the late designer that is witty, inspiring and insightful.

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Your symbol of high fashion: Style

Your favourite fabric: Silk

Your favourite color: all Happy colors

The collection you will never forget: my first

The style you most dislike: sloppy

Your favourite fashion photographer: I have many favorites

Your favourite model: all

Your shoe/shoe designer fetish: a sexy shoe

Your jewel/jewelry design fetish: only real

Your favourite fashion accessory: all those in the last collection

Your ideal bag: small with big bills inside

The most creative designer: I

The most timeless designer: me

Your favourite designer: myself

Your favourite decade in fashion: now

Your contemporary muse or inspiration: a woman with aspirations

Your historical muse or icon: Eve

The “look” you prefer for a man: always a suit or sometime

The “look” you prefer for a woman: individuality

The fashion faux pas you can tolerate most: over the top

The fashion faux pas you can tolerate least: not trying

What is your present state of mind: always looking forward

Your fashion motto: Try for the best!