Oscar de la
Renta has long
been famous for
his highly orna-
mented evening
gowns. This fall,
his design prefer-
ence fits in per-
fectly with the
trend to opulent.
**baroque"-look-
ing cocktail
dresses and suits.
His short jacket
of multi-colored
jewel-encrusted
silk jacquard tops
a satin-faced
sarong skirt. The
several beaded
necklaces and
long, dangling
earrings enhance
the luxe image.
Photo courtesy
Oscar de la Renta.