Good morning. Gloomy Gus in New York today. Going to do some work at home and chill.
Last night, we all got the news that Oscar De La Renta had passed, and although he lived a full life, his loss will impact the American fashion landscape for years to come. Because before normcore, before Rag and Bone pajama jeans, and before fashion became so extraordinarily democratic, there was Oscar. He made dresses and pieces for women who loved to dress up, who loved to eat fancy lunches and have a chauffeur and live life in style. His point of view made American fashion a classier place, and although I'm not exactly an Oscar girl, I enjoyed seeing his beautiful take, particularly on evening, on classic style.
I had to post this dress because it's one of my favorites of his of all time- this striped and strapless dress was made for the Spring/Summer 2013 collection, and to me, it had Michelle Obama's second term inaugural dress written all over it. I loved the choice of stripes to make the dress feel more spirited and casual, but that shape was so elegant and sophisticated and all American. I just can't quit that dress, and I'll never forget it. Perhaps if she had chosen that dress like I had recommended, Barack's term would have been a little better received? A girl can dream, and today, I'm dreaming of Oscar.
RIP Mr. De La Renta. Cheers to a true American classic. And that's what's up this well dressed Tuesday in the BK. Yours, in evening wear and ladies who lunch. XO