Balmain (fashion house) Pierre took over until 1992 working as director of ready-to-wear and haute couture. Possibly the most influential designer to take over at Balmain was Oscar de la Renta, who led the house between 1993 and 2002. Already a fashion veteran before joining Balmain, De la Renta brought a famous face to the brand Balmain. He lived in New York City most of his life, although he was born in the Dominican Republic and became a naturalized United States citizen in 1971. He fit into the Balmain design aesthetic, with an eye for detail and classic silhouettes. He, like Balmain, preferred
Diego De La Hoya Diego De La Hoya Diego de la Hoya (born August 13, 1994 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Super Bantamweight division. De la Hoya has represented Mexico in international tournaments and is one of the top rated Super Bantamweights in the country. Diego is the cousin of ten-time World Champion Oscar De La Hoya. Diego joined the Mexican National Boxing team in 2009. De la Hoya had over 250 amateur bouts and was a Mexican National Olympics Silver Medalist. Diego is signed to Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. He made his professional