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 Producciones
Music by Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional directed by Maestro José Antonio Molina
Event Designer: David Monn
Skin by Allies of Skin, led by Nicolas Travis and Leyen Tran
Makeup by Patrick Ta Beauty, led by Patrick Ta
Hair by Irinel de León
Styling by: Delphine Danhier

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