Famous Dominican fashion designer, Casa de Campo villa owner and graduate of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, Jenny Polanco recently celebrated the launch of a new swimwear line “Acuarela de Mar” produced by designer Carolina Sociás, which will be for sale in the Jenny Polnaco stores across the Dominican Republic – including Casa de Campo.
In attendance at the launch event, were both designers; Jenny Polanco and Carolina Sociás, who were joined by VIP guests from both Santo Domingo and Casa de Campo. Held in Santo Domingo’s charming Colonial Zone, the celebration included both a which featured both a cocktail party and a fashion show.
Carolina Socias gets a standing ovation following the catwalk show
So enchanted by the colorful collection, featuring fun and tropical prints, unique details such as triple straps and translucent panels, that the young designer Carolina Socías stepped out to a standing ovation at the end of the fashion show.
And the best news is that this new and exciting swimwear collection is already on sale at Jenny Polanco’s boutique store in the Marina Casa de Campo. Remember Jenny Polanco also has 2 stores in Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo – the Jenny Polanco Project where you will find the most incredible accessories, clothes as well as great souvenirs!
New collection “Acuarela de Mar” on the catwalk in Santo Domingo
Jenny Polanco Project, Altos de Chavón
The Jenny Polanco Project store in Altos de Chavón is quiet possibly the best place in Casa de Campo (and La Romana) to purchase unique, traditional and handmade arts and crafts. In store you will find hand carved plates and models, genuine Haitian and Dominican paintings, traditional Dominican carnaval masks, wicker bowls and baskets, wooden table decorations and even furniture – all hand made by skilled Dominican, Haitian and Caribbean craftsman.
“Project is an art space designed to support the Caribbean crafts, in order to promote hand made design and workmanship in our countries”
— Jenny Polanco, Dominican designer
Alongside the traditional arts and crafts, Jenny Polanco proudly presents her own fashion designs; tropical white linen dresses and blouses with amber detailing perfect for the warm Caribbean weather, stylish purses and fashionable jewelry.
Jenny Polanco Project
Casa del Rio, Altos de Chavón
Open daily: 9am – 6pm
Tel: 809-925-1899
Jenny Polanco is a Dominican fashion designer with over 30 years experience in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Paris and New York. Her “Pret a Porter” (ready to wear) and Couture designs are most popular for being sophisticated yet simple, classic and easy to wear – enhanced by typically Dominican “touches”, such as buttons crafted from amber, horn, larimar, mother of pearl and coral.
You can shop Jenny Polanco in Casa de Campo at both the Marina Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón as well as in Santo Domingo at Blue Mall, Casa Virginia, Bella Vista Mall and in the Colonial Zone.
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