This Oscar De La Renta Exhibit Will Take Your Breath Away

The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de la Renta has opened at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, celebrating the late designer's iconic style and most stunning works. The exhibit features 70 looks from the OLDR archives, dating from the '60s to 2014, the museum's own collection, Pierre Balmain's archives (de la Renta helmed the house from 1993 to 2002), and loaned pieces from the brand's biggest clients, WWD reports. (Amal Clooney's lace wedding dress is in the mix, for example.)

The presentation is the perfect way to remember the iconic designer, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 82. The pieces on display aren't limited to clothing, however, The exhibit also includes design sketches from de la Renta, editorials featuring his work, and photographs of the designer himself.

The exhibit is open now until January 28, 2018. Admission is $25 for adults. You can book tickets here.

From: Harper's BAZAAR US

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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. <br> 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.

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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). <br> 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

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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).

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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.

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

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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)

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

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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.

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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.

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Amal Clooney's wedding dress from her 2014 nuptials to George in Venice, Italy. This is said to be the last wedding dress de la Renta designed before he died. Photo: Tom DuBrock / Museum of Fine Arts Houston

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