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On Saturday evening the 10th of November 2012, famous Dominican designer Jenny Polanco invited Casa de Campo villa owners to a cocktail before the Dueños 2012 dinner-dance at her Jenny Polanco Project Store in Altos de Chavón, where for one evening only they were showcasing the jewellery designs of special guest designer Marimerce Santiago.
Welcoming guests to the occasion was Jenny Polanco herself, as well as Marimerce Santiago, who was presenting her collection “MIMA”, a selection of high-end “fashion” jewellery – each piece boasting a unique and intricate design and created with semi-precious stones. Whilst shoppers selected, admired and purchased from the collection they were not only treating themselves to a new piece of jewellery – but at the same time supporting the Hogar del Niño, education and daycare center in La Romana, who benefited from a percentage of the evening’s takings.
Also showcasing her work was Jenny Polanco herself who has just released a new collection “Blanco” (white), a geometric line that enhances the silhouette of the woman using different textures and fabrics such as linen, cotton and lace.
Whilst the MIMA collection of jewellery is no longer available at the Jenny Polanco Project store in Altos de Chavón, the store brims with not only Jenny’s wonderful and refreshing resort-wear designs; shorts, dresses and blouses, but also unique purses, jewellery and other fashion accessories, as well as genuine Dominican and Haitian souvenirs.
The following collection of photos were taken during the cocktail on Saturday the 10th of November 2012 at the Jenny Polanco Project in Altos de Chavón:
Jenny Polanco Project: where fashion meets traditional arts and craftsThe 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
About Jenny Polanco 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. Click here to read more about Jenny Polanco and her designs