This Oscar De La Renta Fashion Exhibition Will Take Your Breath Away

Oscar de la Renta for Pierre Balmain, Evening Ensemble, spring/summer 2004, silk, passementerie, bead embroidery, silk tassels, and raffia, the Collection of Annette de la Renta.

Oscar de la Renta, Evening Ensemble, 1960–69, silk, metallic thread, brilliants, plastic beads, sequins, and feathers, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Margaret Alkek Williams.

Oscar de la Renta, Evening Ensemble with Reproduction Blouse, 2002, cotton, silk shantung, sequin and bead embroidery, and grosgrain ribbon, Collection of Alexandra Kotur.

Oscar de la Renta, Evening Dress, spring 2005, silk tulle and silk taffeta appliqué, the Collection of Annette de la Renta (worn by Annette de la Renta at the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2008)

Oscar de la Renta, Evening Dress, fall 1967, synthetic matelassé with rhinestone, bead, and sequin embroidery.

Oscar de la Renta, Day Ensemble, fall 2005, cashmere, metal stud, and sequin and stone appliqué (sweater); silk (skirt), courtesy of Oscar de la Renta Archive.

Oscar de la Renta, Custom Evening Ensemble, 2001, silk taffeta and silk satin, courtesy of Oscar de la Renta Archive (worn by Mica Ertegun to an event celebrating her 40th wedding anniversary to Ahmet Ertegun, 2001).

Left: Oscar de la Renta, Custom Evening Coat, 2012, silk taffeta, the Collection of Annette de la Renta (worn by Annette de la Renta at the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2012).

Right: Oscar de la Renta, Evening Dress, fall 1996, silk crepe with bead and sequin embroidery, the Collection of Annette de la Renta; Evening Cape, fall/winter 1993–94, silk satin, the Collection of Annette de la Renta

Left: Oscar de la Renta, Coat and Dress Ensemble, fall 1968, novelty weave fabric, fur, and brilliants, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of an anonymous lady.

Right: Oscar de la Renta, Evening Ensemble, 1960–69, silk, metallic thread, brilliants, plastic beads, sequins, and feathers, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Margaret Alkek Williams.

Oscar de la Renta for Pierre Balmain, Evening Dress, fall/winter 2002–03, silk, silk taffeta, silk embroidery, and stone appliqué, Collection of Ann Getty.

Oscar de la Renta for Pierre Balmain, Evening Dress, fall/winter 1999–2000, silk velvet, silk embroidery, and silk appliqué.

Oscar de la Renta for Pierre Balmain, Evening Dress, fall/winter 1998–99, silk taffeta with bead, sequin, and metallic-thread embroidery, and chenille yarn, Texas Fashion Collection, University of North Texas, gift of Mercedes Bass.

Oscar de la Renta for Pierre Balmain, Coat, fall/winter 2002–03, silk, silk embroidery and appliqué, and mink, Collection of Ann Getty.