Oscar de la Renta , the worldly gentleman designer, who shaped the wardrobe of socialites, first ladies and Hollywood stars for more than four decades has died. He was 82.
De la Renta died at his Connecticut home surrounded by family, friends and "more than a few dogs" according to a handwritten statement signed by his step daughter Eliza Reed Bowen and her husband Alex Bowen.
The statement did not specify the cause of death but De la Renta had spoken in the past of having cancer.
See some of his creations after the jump!!!
Designer Oscar de la Renta is applauded after the presentation of his fall 2008 collections during Fashion Week in New York.
Actress Giselle Bloindet waves to the crowd as she models Oscar de la Renta during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion in New York.
A model pauses on the run way at the Oscar de la Renta fall 2011 show during Fashion Week in New York.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "Charles James" Beyond Fashion in New York.
A model walks the runway during the presentation of Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013 collections at Fashion Week in New York.
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.
In this September 16th, 2010 photo, a the finale of Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 collection is modeled in Fashion Week new York.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz rocks a Osca de la Renta dress to the 77th Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 2005.
The designer poses with Oprah who wore his navy raffle creation to Costume Institute gala in 2010
De la Renta who designed a bespoke wedding gown for Amal Alamudin's wedding to George Clooney is seen in this photo during the fitting.
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Nigerian media mogul, Mo Abdul rocked a fall 2014 Oscar de la Renta gown for her 50th birthday party.
Former first lady, Laura Bush in Oscar de la Renta
Former first lady, Hillary Clinton in Oscar de le Renta
Rest in peace to the 'Sultan of Suave"
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