Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta Dead at 82

Iconic designer Oscar de la Renta died Monday, leaving behind a legendary career as one of the most recognized names in fashion. He was 82. The designer, who was born in the Dominican Republic, rose to international prominence in the 1960s dressing first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. In the decades since, his fashion house was best known for voluptuous gowns that made their way from the runway to the red carpet. Most recently, de la Renta was credited with designing the gown that lawyer...

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