October 21, 2014 12:24 AM EDT
O scar de la Renta, who succumbed to cancer Tuesday at the age of 82, first gained global attention for dressing Jackie Kennedy in the 1960s. Over the next half-century the Dominican Republic-born fashion guru became a household name, and designed exquisite gowns for several First Ladies and the cream of Hollywood society.
Emma Watson wears Oscar de la Renta to the world premiere of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 at Trafalgar Square on July 7, 2011 in London, England. Mike Marsland—WireImage/Getty Images Taylor Swift wears Oscar de la Renta to the 2012 Ripple Of Hope Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on December 3, 2012 in New York City. Jim Spellman—WireImage/Getty Images Sarah Jessica Parker wears Oscar de la Renta to the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Costume Institute Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014 in New York City. Karwai Tang—FilmMagic/Getty Images Penelope Cruz wears Oscar de la Renta to the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. Larry Busacca—Getty Images Jessica Chastain wears Oscar de la Renta on January 7, 2013 in New York City. NCP/Star Max/FilmMagic/Getty Images Tina Fey wears Oscar de la Renta during the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2014 in New York City. Theo Wargo—Getty Images Oprah Winfrey wears Oscar de la Renta to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala after party at the Mark Hotel on May 3, 2010 in New York City. James Devaney—WireImage/Getty Images Anne Hathaway wears Oscar de la Renta onstage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Michael Caulfield—WireImage/Getty Images Zooey Deschanel wears Oscar de la Renta to the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. Steve Granitz—WireImage/Getty Images Nancy Reagan wears Oscar de la Renta to the 1988 President's Dinner. Bettmann—Corbis Hillary Clinton wears Oscar de la Renta to the inaugural ball on January 20, 1997 in Washington, DC. Cynthia Johnson—Getty Images Cindy McCain and first lady Laura Bush both wear Oscar de la Renta to the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 1, 2008. Mike Sega—Reuters Amal Alamuddin wore an Oscar de la Renta dress for her wedding with George Clooney. People More Must-Reads from TIME Why Trump’s Message Worked on Latino Men What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Housing The 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 Sleep Doctors Share the 1 Tip That’s Changed Their Lives Column: Let’s Bring Back Romance What It’s Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid FX’s Say Nothing Is the Must-Watch Political Thriller of 2024 Merle Bombardieri Is Helping People Make the Baby Decision