(1 of 8) NYFW Fall 08: Oscar de La RentaThere’s a reason why ladies who lunch love Oscar de la Renta: The designer can always be counted on for refined, opulent separates season after season. For fall, de la Renta relied on rich brocades in jewel tones to establish an exotic mood, while he transformed sporty styles—including belted parkas and shearling vests—into decadent pieces by piling on rhinestone, fur, and sequined trim. Full of ornate pieces, de la Renta’s presentation reminds us that when it comes to clothes, the rich keep getting richer. Look 1
