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Article: BENEFIT IS AN OSCAR-WORTHY AFFAIR.(Oscar de la Renta )
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- WWD
- Article date:
- May 10, 2006
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Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg
NEW YORK - Unanimity does not come easily in the fashion world - except, perhaps, when Oscar de la Renta is involved.
The designer's generosity of spirit was something all guests could agree upon Monday night at the annual benefit for Parsons The New School for Design, which honored de la Renta.
Former president Bill Clinton, stepping in for his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D., N.Y.), who was detained by business in Washington, said he "tried to dress up for Oscar" and lauded his "great friend."
Among those who turned out to praise de la Renta at Pier 60 were Diane von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Terry ...