DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Costume Arts RD, a collective of local artists and designers, is captivating audiences at Quinta Dominica on Padre Billini Street in the Colonial City with a sweeping exhibition dedicated to the history of dress, spanning from ancient Egypt to the 19th Century.

The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and on weekends from 12pm to 9pm. Costume Arts RD first previewed their project during the 2017 Book Fair. The initiative has since grown into this comprehensive historical showcase. The free-access exhibit runs until 28 November 2025 at the Quinta Dominica.

The Costume Arts RD presenters are a “multidisciplinary ensemble that brings together all disciplines of art,” explains Ana María Cordero, a spokesperson for the collective. It features a diverse range of talent, including designers, couturiers, artists, and publicists, many...