The legacy of Oscar de la Renta

The doyen of American fashion has died

The man known as the doyen of American fashion has died at the age of 82. De la Renta was a favorite of high-society and Hollywood stars since the 1950s. Just recently, Amal Alamuddin chose a de la Renta creation for her wedding to George Clooney.

John Potvin, the author of Giorgio Armani: Empire of the Senses  is a keen fashion observer who can evaluate de la Renta’s legacy.

John Potvin, associate professor in the Department of Art History
514-848-2424 Ext. 5612
John.potvin@concordia.ca
Interviews in French and English