In his final monologue, Tom Wingfield, a character in Tennessee Williams’ classic “The Glass Menagerie,” observes “... nowadays the world is filled with lightning.”

The two-day festival kicks off this weekend, featuring a sea glass contest and showings of private collections.

Oscar de la Renta’s intricate “shattered-glass” gowns have garnered double takes on the runway and the red carpet in recent months. First introduced in the label’s fall 2024 Art Nouveau collection, the frocks—inspired by Tiffany & Company’s iconic stained-glass designs—quickly became a signature look for the American fashion house.