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
Oscar De La Hoya (born December 29, 2007). He also has two other sons, Jacob De La Hoya (born February 18, 1998) and Devon De La Hoya (born November 30, 1998), from previous relationships. On December 12, 2002, the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles granted De La Hoya Mexican citizenship. De La Hoya stated: "I've always felt that my blood is Mexican." Oscar De La Hoya appears on the front covers of the PS3, Xbox 360 and PSP versions of EASports' "Fight Night Round 3". In 2004, he debuted a line of casual, activewear-inspired apparel, through Mervyns department stores, and, that summer,