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Behind a name known for luxurious garments, was a man known for grace

Since its launch in 1977, FASHION magazine has been giving Canadian readers in-depth reports on the industry’s most influential figures and expert takes on the worlds of fashion, beauty and style. In this series, we explore the depths of our archive to bring you some of the best fashion features we’ve ever published. This story, originally titled “Opulence and the Man" by David Livingstone, was initially published in FASHION’s Spring 1981 issue.

Spring 1981

From the FASHION Archives: The Rich Essence of Oscar de la Renta from the Spring 1981 Issue