If you want to establish an international presence you can't do so from New York. You need the consecration of Paris.
Oscar de la RentaTell me, which designers in New York do you think are great - besides me, of course.
Oscar de la RentaI come from a very warm island, where colors are very important, very vibrant, and obviously the color has been an influence on my work.
Oscar de la RentaToday, there is no fashion, really. There are just... choices. Women dress today to reveal their personalities. They used to reveal the designer's personality. Until the 70s, women listened to designers. Now women want to do it their own way. There are no boundaries. And without boundaries, there is no fashion.
Oscar de la Renta