This week, the Altos de Chavón School of Design will welcome Julie Hodson from Manchester Metropolitan University. Hodson, who has a MA in International Fashion Business, will be a guest lecturer to the students focusing on Fashion Marketing on Wednesday, February 1st at the Chavón campus in Santo Domingo.
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Olympic Gold Champion Félix Sánchez came to support the 3rd Casa de Campo Corre for the Hogar del Niño
Last Sunday, November 27th, the 3rd annual Casa de Campo Corre for Hogar del Niño was a huge success! Hundreds of participants came to Casa de Campo to run for the kids and have some fun with friends and family.
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Altri Tempi’s “Minotti” collection is the benchmark of Italian style
Recently I had the pleasure of entering Altri Tempi, designer furniture store in Santo Domingo, with the purpose of checking out their new Minotti collection. The store itself which carries an extensive array of lighting options, decorative pieces, indoor and outdoor furniture and even dinnerware, came to my attention as I poke around the city for a […]
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Juan Vidal visits the Altos de Chavón School of Design in Santo Domingo
Surrounding the events of Dominicana Moda 2016 that culminated Saturday evening with the grand finale of Spanish fashion designer Juan Vidal’s Spring/ Summer 2017 collection, Mr. Vidal also visited the fashion design students of the Chavón School of Design in Santo Domingo earlier in the week. The very simpático designer accompanied by fellow crew members and family, Dominicana Moda’s stylist and […]
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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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“The True Cost”: A Movie about Fashion’s Impact on the World
Not long ago, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) held its sixth edition in the country, this year under the theme “Yo soy sostenible” (I am sustainable). Many films were presented in an effort to bring awareness to environmental changes and harmful industry practices within countries around the world, and included issues on public policies, clean […]
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Raises in toll fees affect travel between La Romana, Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
Who doesn’t love road trips? We sure do! Gathering your friends or family together, packing into the car, and driving off to a new destination is incredible. While on the road you get to meet new places and create lots of fun memories, you may also encounter various toll booths along the way. For those who might not […]
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Cirque du Soleil is back this October featuring “OVO” a riveting world underground
Have you ever had the enthralling experience of watching gymnasts spin through the air, acrobats contort themselves in seemingly impossible positions, and performers execute stunts capable of only the bravest of heart? Cirque du Soleil comes to Santo Domingo October 27th – 30th, and this year’s show “OVO” is born from the creative notion of what it would be like to […]
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Los Lagos 37: A Beautifully Furnished Home in Paradise by Altri Tempi
If you’re on the hunt for a spectacular Casa de Campo retreat, this Los Lagos villa beckons guests inside with an open, expansive floor plan, multiple cozy seating areas, and chic beach decor. The furniture, all of which comes from Altri Tempi, provides a contemporary and natural element to the property.
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New exhibition at Museo de la Altagracia this Saturday: Pilgrims of Altagracia by Yael Duval
Last weekend, the Museo de la Altagracia hosted a guided tour and toast to the farewell of “Road to Sanctuary” (Camino al Santuario) by Cristobal Rodriguez. This Saturday, September 10th they will inaugurate the new exhibition, “Pilgrims of Altagracia” (Peregrinos de la Altagracia) by Yael Duval at 11:00 am. It is curated by Carlos Acero Ruiz as part of the International Photography Festival, PhotoImagen.
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Casa de Campo announces this weekend’s 39th International Tennis Tournament in Santo Domingo
Casa de Campo’s press conference and cocktail at the Santo Domingo Country Club celebrated the announcement of the 39th International Tennis Tournament that takes place this weekend at La Terraza Tennis Center. The event yearly welcomes tennis players and enthusiasts from all over the world and is a time-honored tradition not to be missed! Daniel Hernandez, director of Casa […]