DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

In the historic display of Caribbean influence, the Dominican Republic occupied a central role at Super Bowl LX through high-profile fashion, direct musical tributes, and a standout opening performance. While the halftime show was a celebration of Latino identity led by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, the cultural fingerprints of the Dominican Republic were woven throughout the spectacle, El Nacional highlighted in its covering of the half time event.

One of the night’s most talked-about moments occurred when Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance to perform a salsa rendition of “Die With a Smile.” For this global stage, Gaga moved away from her traditional gothic aesthetic to wear a custom creation by Raúl López, the Dominican-American founder of the brand LUAR.

López, who was born to Dominican parents and often draws inspiration from the streets of Santo Domingo and...