Culture of the Dominican Republic designer Cristóbal Balenciaga and then worked with the house of Lanvin in Paris. Then by 1963, de la Renta had designs carrying his own label. After establishing himself in the US, de la Renta opened boutiques across the country. His work blends French and Spaniard fashion with American styles. Although he settled in New York, de la Renta also marketed his work in Latin America where it became very popular. He remained active in his native Dominican Republic, where his charitable activities and personal achievements earned him the Juan Pablo Duarte Order of Merit and the Order of Cristóbal Colón.
Nicolas Felizola Carolina Herrera and Oscar De La Renta. The purity and elegance of his timeless designs have been showcased on the most elite runways of the world, sharing the stage with Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Dior to many a few. Nicolas Felizola, was born to a prominent Venezuelan family in Valle de la Pascua, Venezuela. During his childhood he was exposed to the richness and textures of nature at his family farm. It was during that time, that his true artistic essence came to life. He moves to the city of Caracas, where he pursues a degree in law