Oscar De La Renta: 'I Feel Very Lucky That I've Had a Wonderful Life'

The 82-year-old designer from the Dominican Republic had become an icon of global fashion.

By Jamilah King Oct 21, 2014

Oscar de la Renta died on Monday. The 82-year-old designer, who was born in the Dominican Republic, was an icon of global fashion, holding an especially special place in American fashion.

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In this video from the William J. Clinton Presidential Center, de la Renta talks about dressing Hillary Clinton and playing an instrumental role in helping her land her first Vogue cover.