Along the shore of Lake Tahoe, where Oscar de la Renta’s Pre-Spring 2026 collection debuted, this multi-chaptered composition underscores their remarkable study in light, luxury and leisure. Taking inspiration from the curated mix I made solely for the live runway show, which ranged from classic yacht-rock songs, to 90’s boom-bap, to modern Italo disco, the original digital release-only score eases the audience into a world of breezy nostalgia, tethered to the show’s nautical setting. From there, it drifts through several original compositions all with different genre markers, evoking hazy 70s-inspired indie rock, dusty Balearic disco, lo-fi trip-hop and folk baroque acoustic fingerpicking, distinctly unique yet tied together by a soft, warm production style throughout.

I recorded and produced everything myself in my home studio, using vintage synthesizers, acoustic guitars, and live drums to create a palette that’s both analog and atmospheric. Each piece was crafted to serve a distinct phase of the show, from the bright pulse of early sunlight to the lazy shimmer of midday. The score culminates in a cathartic acoustic performance that mirrors the emotional peak of the runway, leaving the listener with a quiet resolution after the swell of movement and color.

The process demanded both spontaneity and precision; I worked closely with the creative team, turning around revisions at lightning speed to meet the show’s tight schedule while maintaining a sense of warmth and depth in the sound. The result is music that feels discovered rather than designed––rooted in nostalgia yet reimagined for the present, echoing the timeless elegance of the collection itself.