Taylor Swift has led tributes to Oscar de la Renta.
The
24-year-old singer took to Instagram to post a picture of herself
wearing a gown the legendary fashion designer, who died yesterday
(20.10.14) aged 82 at his Connecticut home, had created for the Costume
Institute Gala in New York in May, and she added a heartfelt message
praising him.
She wrote:
''My all-time favorite designer has passed away. Oscar, it was an honor
to wear your creations and to know you. In loving memory (sic)''
At the event in May, she said: ''Oscar de la Renta is the designer I've idolised since I was a little girl.
''Having an opportunity to wear a one-of-kind gown designed by him is a daydream realised.''
Taylor's
good friend Karlie Kloss also paid tribute to the designer on her
Instagram account, praising him for inspiring her in life and helping
her to become who she is today.
In
a message attached to a picture of the designer, she wrote: ''The world
lost one of the most extraordinary people that I have ever met. Thank
you for helping me become the woman I am today and for always inspiring
me to be better. There simply is no one else like you.''
Several
other stars have also paid tribute to Oscar, including supermodel Naomi
Campbell, who described him as a ''gentleman of fashion''.
She wrote: ''The Gentleman of Fashion you will always be !!! R I P@oscarprgirl @OscarPRGirl #Oscar de la Renta (sic)''
Actress
Jamie Lee Curtis wrote: ''I've worn Oscar de la Renta's signature
fragrance my whole adult life. It is like his designs & life.
Classic, soft, feminine & elegant. RIP (sic)''
Singer
Gloria Estefan tweeted: ''RIP iconic designer Oscar De La Renta,who was
a big part of 3 of my life's biggest moments.Much love & peace2 his
family& all who loved him! (sic)''
Oscar's cause of death is not yet known but he was diagnosed with cancer in 2006.
The
legendary designer created garments for an array of First Ladies,
including Jackie Kennedy, Hilary Clinton and Michelle Obama.
He
also designed a number of gowns for big stars, including Amal Clooney's
wedding dress for her and George Clooney's wedding on September 27.