The Dominican Republic’s luxury hospitality landmark Casa de Campo Resort & Villas has marked a major milestone in merging high-end fashion, tourism, art and culture with the successful launch of its first-ever Casa de Campo Fashion Week. This groundbreaking four-day event, held across the resort and nearby Altos de Chavón from June 4 to 7, sets out to elevate the nation’s standing as a top-tier Caribbean destination for luxury lifestyle experiences.
More than a traditional runway showcase, the inaugural fashion week packed a diverse program that spanned industry presentations, visual art, wellness experiences and invitation-only networking gatherings. At the core of the event were the runway collections hosted at the Marina Riverside Center, where 12 designers from across the globe revealed their newest creations to a crowd of fashion industry leaders, global press and invited guests. The lineup intentionally centered local Dominican talent, with renowned homegrown designers including Giannina Azar, JC Lagares, Jacqueline Then, Jenny Polanco, Carolina Socías, and Oriett Domenech sharing the catwalk with globally celebrated Spanish designer Custo Barcelona, a pairing that underscored the event’s goal of connecting local creativity to the global fashion ecosystem.
Kicking off the week’s activities was a special photography exhibition at the Altos de Chavón Art Gallery by acclaimed fashion photographer Jesús Cordero. Unlike the temporary fashion presentations, Cordero’s work will remain open to public viewing through July 31, 2026, extending the event’s cultural impact long after the final runway look, and adding a lasting artistic layer to the fashion-focused gathering.
Event organizers note that the new fashion week aligns with Casa de Campo Resort’s long-term strategic vision to expand its tourism product and cement its status as the Caribbean’s gold standard for luxury hospitality, world-class entertainment and large-scale international events. The initiative has earned official backing from the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism, reflecting the national government’s push to grow the luxury tourism and creative sectors.
Bringing international attention to the debut event was former Miss Universe and actress Dayanara Torres, who stepped into the role of official Casa de Campo Fashion Week ambassador. One of the most talked-about moments of the week came when Torres’ son, Ryan Muñiz, joined the lineup as a guest model, marking the first time the mother-son pair have walked a runway together in the Dominican Republic.
Following a smooth and well-received debut, event leaders plan to grow Casa de Campo Fashion Week into a leading annual platform that elevates Dominican fashion, drives international luxury tourism, and amplifies the nation’s rich creative talent to a global audience, while drawing more high-spending international visitors to the country’s shores.