Fans of Jacqueline Then’s Dominicana Moda 2017 runway show got to experience it up close and personal along with some never-before-seen holiday specials at her trunk show the weekend before last in Altos de Chavón. The event which was held at the Jenny Polanco Project on Saturday and Sunday, December 16th & 17th, allowed guests […]
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Stefan Sagmeister’s Inspiring Lecture on “Why Beauty Matters” and his visit to Altos de Chavón
When the superstars of the world of art and design shine in Chavón it is truly illuminating. This past weekend mega talent Austrian born, New York City based, Stefan Sagmeister, enlightened an audience of 300 at the Agora cinema with his take on “Why Beauty Matters”. His words and examples ranged from architecture to painting, […]
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Naeem Khan Brings Color, Beauty and Bold Innovation to the Fundación MIR Magical Splendor Gala
*UPDATE: Don’t miss an entirely new gallery of pictures below!* The Fundación MIR Magical Splendor Gala is a much anticipated fashion event for Casa de Campo community members and international guests. This 26th anniversary edition, hosted by Raysa and Alfy Fanjul featured internationally recognized fashion designer, Naeem Khan and his Spring / Summer 2016 collection.
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Jenny Polanco presents collection at UNESCO in Paris
Recently, the Dominican designer and member of the Casa de Campo community, Jenny Polanco traveled to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to commemorate International Women’s Day 2015.
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Oscar de la Renta designs wedding gown of the new Mrs George Clooney
Oscar de la Renta, perhaps the Dominican Republic’s most internationally famous designer and one of the original Casa de Campo villa owners was the designer behind the wedding gown of the new Mrs George Clooney.
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Chavonero Amin Torres, a true inspiration to aspiring Dominican artists
Amin Torres could be the poster child for all that The Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design stands for, all it can do for a talented Dominican design student who has the drive, ambition, and intuition to make it in the design world. When Amin arrived at Altos de Chavón from his home […]