Few cigar shops in the Colonial Zone offer the selection and service provided by La Leyenda del Cigarro. This trusted seller stocks Dominican versions of many high profile brands such as H. Uppman, Montecristo, Partagas, Romeo y Julieta and Cohiba. Here you can also find premium Dominican cigars such as puro Fuente Fuente Opus X and [...]
Clothing and accessories for ladies and men from many of the top European labels we’ve come to love: Versace, D&G, Prada, Miu Miu. Many hot right now designers – mostly P.a.r.o.s.h ready-to-wear separates and cocktail dresses; sportier wear by Weber Mini Coast; linen collections by BBJ Studio and All_In All; luxuriously sexy intimates by Roberto Cavalli [...]
On a quiet street in residential Santo Domingo, the Galeria de Arte Candido Bido sizzles with tropical color. As described in Caribbean Connection magazine, “A stunning array of ripe orange suns, violet skies, cinnamon-colored women, and dazzling yellow flowers” – signature colors created by the artist and sold at the gallery – jump off life-size canvases. [...]
This store sells crafts ranging from T-shirts stamped with themes relating to the Dominican Republic, to paintings and carved wooden sculptures, to inexpensive jewelry made from amber and other common Dominican stones. (Photos: Alejandro Díaz)
This curio’s shop displays handmade cigars and accoutrements necessary for lighting up alongside exotic woodcarvings depicting male figures beating on drums, faceless ceramic statues, and other bric-a-brac interesting to the leisure shopper. An assortment of foreign-language magazines and newspapers are also available.
The swimsuits and inexpensive resort wear sold here get you into the joie de vivre spirit of Playa Caberete. Shoppers will also find inspiration for gift ideas, including wooden jigsaw jewelry boxes that also make great toys for toddlers. (Photos: Alejandro Díaz)
After fitting out in the perfect ensemble from Mediterraneo, march down to this sister shop packed wall-to-wall with shoes by leading designers. Marc Jacobs, Prada, Emilio Pucci, Alessandro del Acqua, Robeto Cavalli, and Guiseppi Zanotti are just a few of the recognized brands. (Photos: Jonathan Prime)
Shelves of sleek Jorge Revilla jewelry (rhodium set with ebony wood, iridescent nacre, and semi-precious gemstones) and everything you’ll need to look resort chic: swimsuits by Andres Sarda and embellished salwars for covering; Gloria Hernandez hats; an extensive collection of sandals and beach bags and menswear by Bonachelo.
Find anything but the ordinary at this home design store: uncommon light fixtures, objects d’art, and contemporary furnishings from leading European designers. Architectural and design services offer advice on how to create living spaces where art is the focus. (Photos: Jonathan Prime)
La Tienda is as much a gift shop as it is a showroom for the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation. Local artisans attending craft workshops offered by the foundation create the diverse collection of ceramic, silk-screen, and tapestry products on display. Jewelry that would easily be at home in an archaeological museum display case, or [...]