On Thursday, Hillary Clinton spoke at an event honoring fashion designer Oscar de la Renta. The United States Postal Service unveiled a new set of stamps honoring de la Renta and his work. Speaking at Grand Central Terminal, Clinton spoke about her friendship with de la Renta and his wife and praised his contribution to the world of fashion. She said, “Oscar de la Renta was an immigrant. And aren’t we proud and grateful that he was?” Others attending the event included Diane von Furstenberg, Valentino Garavani, Anna Wintour, and Michael Bloomberg. Watch a video of Clinton’s speech below.
The stamp sheet features ten designs by de la Renta and one stamp with with a portrait of him. They will be available from the USPS as Forever stamps starting February 16. You can order sets HERE.
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News Source: The New York Times, ABC News
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