Fashion & Travel Escapade Returns to Punta Cana for Its Second Edition in 2025
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Fashion & Travel Escapade 2025 returns to Punta Cana this September, uniting top designers and global fashion icons in a luxury tourism setting.
Punta Cana Hosts Fashion & Tourism Fusion Event
The Paradisus Grand Cana – All Suites Resort will once again host the Fashion & Travel Escapade, a unique platform that blends style, creativity, and tourism. This year’s highly anticipated edition will take place on September 18–19, 2025, in partnership with Paradisus by Meliá and renowned fashion producer Sócrates McKinney.
The official launch was celebrated at El Catador in Santo Domingo during an intimate gathering that brought together fashion influencers, designers, media, and content creators.
Celebrated Talents on the Runway
This year’s lineup features a stellar selection of national and international designers who will showcase the latest trends in resort wear and bridal fashion:
- Leonel Lirio, famed for dressing international beauty queens.
- Giannina Azar, celebrated for her vibrant designs worn by global celebrities.
- Arcadio Díaz, offering an innovative vision of men’s fashion.
- Gabriela Álvarez, founder of Alvazar, known for elegance and sophistication.
- Reptilia, a sustainable Brazilian brand led by architect Heloisa Strobel.
- Javier Saiach, Argentine haute couture designer with 25 years of experience.
- José Forteza, Senior Editor at Condé Nast (Vogue, GQ, AD), will attend as guest of honor during the iconic Noche Vogue.
Program Highlights
The calendar promises a blend of fashion, culture, and lifestyle experiences:
- September 18: An exclusive dinner at the resort highlighting gourmet Dominican cuisine for VIP guests.
- September 19: The public will enjoy the Fashion Night Market, organized by Ana Thomen, featuring local and regional brands such as Yenny Vásquez, Pratstico by Yeryll Prats, Marina Zapata, Caramelo by Fernanda Vásquez, Ká Dipuglia, Versa by Mariu Jones, Isla Bendita, Garomas by Giuly Maronese, MCK, Laura Tosato, and Ommy by Omayra Casillas.
Beyond the Runway
The event will also host the insightful Fashion Talk, a panel that unites guest designers and leading travel bloggers, including:
- Keila Rodríguez (The Adrenaline Traveler)
- Onysela Valdez (Mis Viajes, Mi Destino)
- Ichanell Rodríguez (Hablemos de Estilo Podcast)
The discussion will be moderated by Sócrates McKinney, exploring the growing intersection of fashion, tourism, and digital storytelling.
Grand Finale: Noche Vogue
The event will culminate with official designer showcases and the elegant closing gala, Noche Vogue, led by José Forteza, one of Latin America’s most influential fashion voices.
Why It Matters
More than a fashion event, Fashion & Travel Escapade positions Punta Cana as a rising hub for luxury tourism and creative industries, highlighting the Dominican Republic’s role in global style and cultural innovation
