For the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2020 RTW collection, the Creative Directors referenced photos of Truman Capote’s famous 1966 Black and White Ball for Katharine Graham as inspiration.

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is very much what we were to Oscar, showing up in his studio, running amok, and creating things that would make him smile,” Garcia explained.

The New York Public Library’s long hallway made pacing an issue, to boot—they tried to stay true to the joie de vivre that was de la Renta’s signature.

The daywear was distinguished by color blocking, and the bright hues were picked up in the chiaroscuro prints of a nice silk faille dress. But this collection was really all about cocktail and eveningwear. Fantasia fireworks decorated a fil coupe long dress and feathers embellished many others.

From castings to the runway, watch behind the scenes the preparations of the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2020 collection.