The Fashion Industry Mourns Oscar de la Renta, 'The King Of Evening'

The Fashion Industry Mourns Oscar de la Renta, 'The King Of Evening'

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The fashion world has lost a true gentleman in Oscar de la Renta.

The late designer's kind spirit weaved a tapestry just as beautiful as his runway, red carpet and bridal creations. And it is because of the utmost class de la Renta exuded beyond the catwalk, that he will live forever in our memories.

Following news of his death on Monday, fashion's elite took to Twitter to offer heartfelt condolences and memories of de la Renta. Scroll down to see how they mourned "the king of evening."

The "King of Evening" will be forever remembered. #RIP #OscardelaRenta http://t.co/Wxz3abRxDp

- Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) October 21, 2014

Oscar de la Renta loved powerful women: http://t.co/8yvTTw2Jio pic.twitter.com/nsNbMz9RF5

- The Cut (@TheCut) October 21, 2014

RIP Oscar de la Renta. He always seemed to care more about being right, being good than being cool. That quality is rare, and getting rarer.

- Matthew Schneier (@MatthewSchneier) October 21, 2014

RIP Oscar de la Renta. http://t.co/ew9EbKgOl8 pic.twitter.com/AC6bcgW3Ne

- W magazine (@wmag) October 21, 2014

Mr. de la Renta passed today - my heart goes out to his entire family - especially Moises - NY just lost a whole lot of Glamour

- Kelly Cutrone (@kellycutrone) October 21, 2014

RIP Oscar de la Renta. 1932-2014. You'll be missed.
http://t.co/O2lF4PFQQG pic.twitter.com/M0xRwYAylV

- GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) October 21, 2014

" Walk like you have three men walking behind you" - Oscar de la Renta
#OscardelaRenta pic.twitter.com/eop672iihI

- Rosemary Kokuhilwa (@fashionjunkii) October 21, 2014

#RIP to the legendary Oscar de la Renta. #odlr #oscardelarenta http://t.co/UPutZi2y2Z

- S/Style & Fashion (@SStyleFashion) October 21, 2014

BREAKING: #OscarDeLaRenta has passed away at 82. The world has lost a true visionary. http://t.co/vn15kZUB1c

- FLARE Magazine (@FLAREfashion) October 21, 2014

RIP #OscarDeLaRenta a #Fashion Legend! http://t.co/MbVHbjcFk8

- Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) October 21, 2014

R.I.P #oscardelarenta
The most elegant and classiest gentleman in fashion.

- Kat DeLuna (@KatDeLuna) October 21, 2014

We've lost a legend. RIP Oscar de la Renta

- Project Runway (@ProjectRunway) October 21, 2014

King of the red carpet. American fashion royalty. The life and legacy of #OscardelaRenta. http://t.co/S8dkskExTt pic.twitter.com/PKPJZihbfP

- Marie Claire (@marieclaireau) October 21, 2014

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