Stars Who Shined in Oscar de la Renta

A look back at the late designer’s stunning work.

Honoring a Legend - The fashion world is mourning the loss of Oscar de la Renta, who passed away at the age of 82 on Monday (Oct. 20) after a long battle with cancer. The legendary designer dressed a Who’s Who of Hollywood and beyond. Here’s a look back at the stars who loved donning his enchanting designs. By Britt Middleton  At the 2010 Met Gala, TV mogul Oprah Winfrey stuns in a navy confection by the designer, who was also her date for the night.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Honoring a Legend - The fashion world is mourning the loss of Oscar de la Renta, who passed away at the age of 82 on Monday (Oct. 20) after a long battle with cancer. The legendary designer dressed a Who’s Who of Hollywood and beyond. Here’s a look back at the stars who loved donning his enchanting designs. By Britt Middleton At the 2010 Met Gala, TV mogul Oprah Winfrey stuns in a navy confection by the designer, who was also her date for the night. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Beyoncé - Bey takes in De la Renta’s 2005 fashion show in a dragonfly-print top and yellow tulle skirt. Years later, she rocks a one-shouldered look from the designer on the March 2013 cover of Vogue.  (Photos from left: Gregory Pace/FilmMagic, Vogue March, 2013)

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Beyoncé - Bey takes in De la Renta’s 2005 fashion show in a dragonfly-print top and yellow tulle skirt. Years later, she rocks a one-shouldered look from the designer on the March 2013 cover of Vogue. (Photos from left: Gregory Pace/FilmMagic, Vogue March, 2013)

Dream Girl - Scandal star Kerry Washington is a beauty in this pastel Oscar de la Renta gown at the 44th NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Kerry Washington - The Scandal actress keeps it sweet in a pink and mint green lace gown with asymmetrical skirt at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Rihanna - Putting her bad gal persona on hold, Rih shines in a darling rose-printed ball gown for her performance at the 2011 BRIT Awards.  (Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - Putting her bad gal persona on hold, Rih shines in a darling rose-printed ball gown for her performance at the 2011 BRIT Awards. (Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj - YMCMB’s queen bee looks positively regal in her scarlet cocktail dress with ruffled accents along the neck and hemline. We think De la Renta would be proud. (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Twitter)

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Nicki Minaj - YMCMB’s queen bee looks positively regal in her scarlet cocktail dress with ruffled accents along the neck and hemline. We think De la Renta would be proud. (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Twitter)

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Serena Williams - The tennis champ went big and bold in a bridal-inspired Oscar de la Renta gown, and topped it off with a fancy fascinator.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Serena Williams - The all-star star trades her tennis whites for an ivory strapless ball gown with luxurious feathered skirt for an appearance at the 2011 Met Gala.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Debra Lee - BET Networks Chairman and CEO Debra Lee glows in a one-shouldered hi-low dress at the 2010 BET Awards.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Debra Lee - BET Networks Chairman and CEO Debra Lee glows in a one-shouldered hi-low dress at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Vivica A. Fox - The actress steps out at Fashion Rocks in 2008 in a satin LBD with sequin-dipped hemline. Perfection.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Vivica A. Fox - The actress steps out at Fashion Rocks in 2008 in a satin LBD with sequin-dipped hemline. Perfection. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Iman - The legendary supermodel strikes her best pose in a shimmering black frock with plunging neckline at 2011’s amFAR Gala.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Iman - The legendary supermodel strikes her best pose in a shimmering black frock with plunging neckline at 2011’s amFAR Gala. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Jessica Alba - The 31-year-old actress glows in a coral silk Oscar de la Renta gown topped off with Harry Winston diamonds and a pretty orange pout.   (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jessica Alba - At the 2013 Golden Globes, the actress goes for Old Hollywood glam in a strapless coral mermaid gown that shows off her fit frame.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Singer Tamia attends the 2012 BET Awards Ford Hot Spot at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images For BET

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Tamia - Hitting up the 2012 BET Awards, the “Officially Missing You” singer steals our hearts in De la Renta’s flowing black halter gown. (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images For BET)

Arlenis Sosa - Dominican model Arlenis Sosa storms the runway in a jaw-dropping lace column gown, complete with a frothy tulle cape, from the designer’s bridal collection. (Photo: Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images)

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Arlenis Sosa - Dominican model Arlenis Sosa storms the runway in a jaw-dropping lace column gown, complete with a frothy tulle cape, from the designer’s bridal collection. (Photo: Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images)