As the weekend sails by with the most amazing forms of entertainment— weekend culinary events with Flavors of the World, a jam-packed concert in Altos de Chavón, afternoon beach days and evening get-togethers with friends, the fun in Casa doesn’t stop just yet. The Casa de Campo Living magazine has arrived!! In it you’ll find information […]
Category: Fashion
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How Sleeves are Taking Over Summer Style
What some might designate cumbersome, the fashion world has deemed in style this season. We’ve been watching as sleeves have grown into a phenomenon and the bigger, the better. From the runways to local boutiques, sleeves are trending and making a huge statement. Bishop, Bell-sleeve, Leg-o-Mutton, Ruffle, or just exaggerated fun? Take your pick because […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Fashion, Lifestyle, Local News, Santo Domingo
A graduation like none other! Congratulations Altos de Chavón School of Design Class of 2017!
The students of Altos de Chavón School of Design gathered at the Plaza Chavón on a warm, sunny day on Saturday, May 13th to celebrate their 33rd graduation and the first of the Santo Domingo campus! Ever since last year, the technical careers of Fashion Design and Communications have been taught in the school’s campus in the capital. This […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Beyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Fashion, Santo Domingo, Upcoming
Subtraction Cutting Workshop by Julian Roberts at the Chavón School of Design
‘Subtraction Cutting’ is the name given to an experimental method of hollow construction developed by fashion designer and instructor Julian Roberts. Taught by him at universities worldwide since 1998, he will be coming to the Dominican Republic this summer to teach anyone interested this fascinating technique at Chavón School of Design in Santo Domingo!
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Last night’s Indian soirée with Mignon Bellini!
Mignon’s annual Indian feast continues to grow and get better each year. This was my first year attending the lovely dinner party which had traditionally been covered by Rebecca, but as she and Philip are happily in Texas managing Plano Profile and celebrating Theo’s first birthday (just yesterday!!) I was delighted to fill their shoes… or should I say jutti?
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Congratulations are almost in order for the 2017 graduating class of the Altos de Chavón School of Design!
The 33rd graduation of the Altos de Chavón School of Design will be held on Saturday, May 13th at Plaza Chavón in front of the Saint Stanislaus church. Over sixty students will don togas and birretes (mortar boards) and mark a milestone in their lives, beginning a new chapter as art professionals. As they move on, we wish them […]
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Fashion Revolution DR: ask yourself ‘Who Made My Clothes?’
In the spirit of ethical production and fashion consciousness, today we honor the start of Fashion Revolution Week, the first of its kind in the Dominican Republic. What began in London in 2014 in response to the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh is now a worldwide movement to bring awareness to how our clothes […]
Posted inFashion, Lifestyle, Marina Casa de Campo, Shopping
Slip into Veronica & Alessandra’s New Swim Wear Collection
As the days get hotter and beach days more frequent, changing up your beach wardrobe is as much a necessity as it is an expression of style. Now at Veronica & Alessandra in the Marina Casa de Campo, a new collection of swim wear and accessories make deciding what to wear a lot easier!
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, CasaLife Magazine, Costasur Dominicana, Dominican Republic, Fashion, Lifestyle, Local News
CasaLife magazine is HERE and is the perfect spring accessory!
Feet in the sand, cocktail in hand, all that’s left to do is grab our latest issue of CasaLife to start your vacation off in the most relaxing way possible. This bright new edition is HERE and making its way to your doorstep this week!! Whether you’re vacationing or living here full time, take a gander at recent community events and […]
Posted inDominican Republic, Events and Activities, Fashion, Food & Drinks, Fundacion MIR, La Romana Country Club, Lifestyle, Local News, Philanthrophy, Shopping
Fashion that never goes out of style at the 2017 Sugar Bazaar for Fundación MIR
Even though the 2017 Sugar Bazaar took place on April 1st, a classic day for pranks, this event was all about some serious fashion! While men and lady golfers were out on the green, the bazaar hosted a Ladies Luncheon for Casa de Campo community members and guests and a fashion show by Indulge Boutique from […]
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Ready to shop?! The MIR Bazaar is Open!
This year’s MIR Bazaar is up and running in the La Romana Country Club and it’s begging for you to go! Lined with booths from various stores in Casa de Campo and Santo Domingo, you’ll instantly see at least five must-have items before you even step completely through the door. We fell in love with lots of […]