Oscar de la Renta ”“ who has dressed everyone from Jackie Kennedy to Rihanna ”“ is not one to rest on his couture laurels.
A new shop in London”™s Berkeley Square, the largest of his 14 stores worldwide ”“ check. A grand reopening this spring for his expanded Madison Avenue flagship store ”“ check. Plans to open an Atlanta store this year ”“ check. A new 70-piece luxury line of home goods, the Island Gift and Entertaining Collection, inspired by de la Renta”™s native Dominican Republic ”“ check and check.
De la Renta even scored an improbable PR coup by opening his New York design studio to John Galliano, the former Dior bad boy, who was shunned by the fashion world after an anti-Semitic rant two years ago. Such is the gracious Oscar touch ”“ offered with a forgiving, helping hand ”“ that the Anti-Defamation League approved.
So White Plains Hospital could hardly do better than teaming with de la Renta”™s couture for a gala April 25 fashion show that will celebrate 120 years of being one of Westchester”™s top community hospitals.
The event will feature the iconic designer”™s couture in a runway show, along with a video presentation, live auction, cocktails and hors d”™oeuvres. Mary Jane Denzer, whose eponymous White Plains store is a trove of designers like de la Renta, and Susan Yubas are the event chairs.
“This event will allow us to celebrate 120 years of growth and success at White Plains Hospital in a very special way at a wonderful and unique venue,” Dawn French, White Plains Hospital”™s vice president of marketing and community relations, said of the 800 Westchester Ave. setting, home of the RPW Group.
All proceeds will directly benefit White Plains Hospital. The event, which takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m., is sponsored by the Medical & Dental Staff of White Plains Hospital, the Gilbane Building Company, D.B.L Associates, the RPW Group and Westchester Anesthesia.
Tickets are $200 and reservations are recommended. For more information or to buy tickets, call (914) 681-1040 or visit wph120.org.
