Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2026 Runway Show

A postcard from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A historic show celebrates 60 years of the House at the Fortaleza Ozama with a cast of 51 Dominican models—just steps away from Oscar’s childhood home. The Pre-Fall 2026 collection distills the beauty and joie de vivre of the Dominican Republic through a kaleidoscope of prints, textures and embroideries. Hand-painted landmarks of the Colonial City and beyond trace an enduring kinship to the island, washing across cotton poplin, satin and jersey silhouettes. Shades of tamarind, oyster and saltwater ground the collection’s palette. The palm leaf emerges as a defining motif, envisioned through chine toile tailoring, sprawling degradé prints and intricate gold threadwork embroidery. Raffia intarsia and bugle bead techniques create a sun-bleached, antique effect across a series of richly textured looks. Throughout the collection, mosaic-inspired designs contrast the fluidity of silk fringe in shades of paprika, olive and oyster. Native Dominican florals bloom across quilted silk daywear, metallic jacquard dresses and guipure lace styles for a sweeping finale. With thanks to: Grupo Puntacana The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism Banreservas The Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic The General Directorate of Museums of the Dominican Republic The Fortaleza de Santo Domingo Museum Executive Producer: Rodolfo Madera Runway Producer: Socrate McKinney Production by: Eyesight Group Technical Production: Nonun Producci