Lookbook
Archive • Vol. 001
Heritage
Santo Domingo
Resistance
Zona Colonial
Eternal
Malecón
Flight
Salcedo
Legacy
Ojo de Agua
Revolution
Centro
Our History
Every thread we weave carries centuries of resistance, culture, and pride
La Española
Christopher Columbus arrives on the island, naming it Hispaniola. Santo Domingo becomes the first European settlement in the Americas and the gateway to the New World.
Independence
February 27 - The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti. Juan Pablo Duarte, Matías Ramón Mella, and Francisco del Rosario Sánchez lead the Trinitarios in establishing the nation.
War of Restoration
Dominicans fight to restore independence after Spain's annexation. Santiago de los Caballeros becomes the heart of resistance. The Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración now stands as a symbol of this triumph and the 30 patriots who led the fight.
The Trujillo Era
Rafael Trujillo establishes one of the most brutal dictatorships in Latin American history. His 31-year regime is marked by systematic oppression, violence, and the cult of personality.
Las Mariposas
November 25 - Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal are assassinated by Trujillo's regime. Their martyrdom becomes a catalyst for revolution and inspires the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Liberation
May 30 - Trujillo is assassinated, ending three decades of dictatorship. The nation begins its journey toward democracy, forever changed by those who resisted.
April Revolution
The Constitutionalist Revolution erupts as Dominicans fight to restore democratic order. Though ultimately suppressed, it demonstrates the enduring spirit of resistance.
Cultural Legacy
What Makes Us Dominican
Merengue & Bachata
The heartbeat of Dominican culture. From Juan Luis Guerra to Romeo Santos, our music carries stories of love, struggle, and triumph across the world.
Baseball Nation
From San Pedro de Macorís to the MLB Hall of Fame. Dominican players have redefined America's pastime, proving that greatness knows no borders.
Literary Giants
Julia Álvarez, Junot Díaz, and countless voices have told our stories to the world, ensuring the Dominican experience is never forgotten.
Carnival Tradition
Every February, the streets explode with diablos cojuelos and vibrant masks - a celebration of resistance, creativity, and cultural pride.
"If they kill me, I will lift my arms from the grave and I will be stronger."— Minerva Mirabal
The Movement Continues
From the Taíno resistance against colonization to the Mirabal Sisters' stand against tyranny, from the fight for independence to today's cultural revolution—Dominican history is written in acts of courage. We don't just remember this legacy. We wear it.