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Celebrities attend Oscar de la Renta memorial service

The world's fashion elite and celebrities turned out on Monday to say goodbye to fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.
Oscar de la Renta

The world’s fashion elite and celebrities turned out on Monday to say goodbye to fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.

Oscar, who died at the age of 82 last month, was well-respected and loved by his fellow designers, political figures and Hollywood stars.

Designers Valentino, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg and Tommy Hilfiger attended the memorial service at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. 

They were joined by Vogue editor, Anna Wintour; Australian actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-lee Furness; as well as Chelsea Clinton and supermodel Karlie Kloss.

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1932, Oscar worked for Lanvin and Balmain. He became known for his luxury red carpet gowns and evening wear after dressing Jacqueline Kennedy in the ’60s.

His famous fashion house continues to thrive – most recently he designed Amal Alamuddin’s dress for her wedding to actor George Clooney.

Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died, aged 82, last month.

Ralph Lauren and Ricky Lauren. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

Barbara Walters. Picture: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

Mike Nichols and Diane Sawyer at the funeral service of Oscar de la Renta at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on Park Avenue in New York City on November 3, 2014. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

Rupert Murdoch and Joel Klein. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

Michael Kors and Lance LePere at the funeral service. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

Valentino Garavani attends the funeral service of Oscar de la Renta. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

Diane Von Furstenberg and Barry Diller attend the funeral service of Oscar de la Renta. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

Anna Wintour at the funeral service of her friend. Picture: Dennis Van Tine/ABACAUSA.COM

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