“Oscar de la Renta’s creativity, boundless passion, and eye for unique beauty embodied the promise of New York. His meteoric success as a Dominican-born designer in the United States opened countless doors for the generations of young Latino and Latina designers and artists who followed in his footsteps, and he will remain an inspiration for every immigrant who comes to this country in pursuit of their own American dream. Oscar de la Renta and his impeccable style will be sorely missed in New York City and across the world.”

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