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Oriett Domenech (b.1983) is one of the Dominican Republic's most renowned fashion designers, both locally and internationally. Throughout her 12-year career, she has presented her collections at the Madrid Design Biennial, at Vendôme Luxury as part of Paris Fashion Week, at Berlin Fashion Week and at Dominicana Moda. Her trunk shows have been held - quite successfully - in competitive shopping cities such as Los Angeles, Miami and Mexico City.

Early Life and Education

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In 2004, after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Oriett Domenech discovered her passion and initiated illustration and fashion design studies at Altos de Chavón School of Design.[1]

Between 2006 and 2007, Oriett worked as an intern at the New York City studio of the renowned fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.[2]

In 2009, she went to the Istituto Europeo di design [IED] in Florence, Italy,[3] to attend a fashion styling course.

Career

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Oriett Domenech founded her eponymous brand in 2010, as one of the first fashion houses in the Dominican Republic to distribute globally, producing two RTW collections a year —plus made-to-measure pieces, including bridal gowns, as well as shoes and accessories.

Oriett Domenech's signature style encapsulates sensually architectural pieces catered to the desires of strong women who aren't afraid of commanding attention and showcasing their  femininity in their own terms. As described by the designer herself, the 'Domenech Woman' is confident, strong, powerful, a leader, while staying feminine and elegant.

Each creation is produced between the Dominican Republic and the United States, and is available at its contemporary flagship store in Santo Domingo. Her designs have also been featured at several high-end retailers around the world, such as Excelsior Milano,[4] David Lawrence in DC,[5] Jimmy's in New York, Al Ostoura in Kuwait and online through Farfetch.[6]

Her pieces have caught the attention of many national and international media and press, like Vogue Magazine, W Magazine, InStyle, People, among other websites and blogs.

Her designs have also been worn and praised by countless celebrities and socialites such as Paulina Rubio,[7] Kim Kardashian,[8] Amelia Vega,[9] Kendall Jenner,[10] Arlenis Sosa,[11] Rebecca Romijn,[12] Carrie Underwood,[13] Kat Graham[14] and Ines Rivero,[15] among many others.

Recognition

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2009: Oriett wins "The New Fashion Face Award" at the Dominican Republic Fashion Week.[9]

2012: Her Spring/Summer 2012 collection was nominated and won special honors in the Ill Iberoamerican Biennial of Design in Madrid, Spain, which selects and shows the best designs of Latin America, Spain and Portugal.[16]

2014: Kendall Jenner chosen as one of the 10 Best Dressed by Vogue Magazine wearing an Oriett Domenech jumpsuit at the Teen Choice Awards.[17]

2016: Oriett listed in 2016 as "one of the 50 most powerful and influential women in the Dominican Republic" by Forbes Magazine.[18]

2016: Kendall Jenner listed as "Top 10 American Music Awards Red Carpet Looks of All Time" by W Magazine while wearing an Oriett Domenech Little Black Dress.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Escuela Internacional de Arte y Diseño". CHAVÓN La Escuela de Diseño. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  2. ^ Corripio, Grupo de medios (2015-12-07). "Oriett Domenech, talento joven vistiendo celebridades". Hoy Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  3. ^ "Fashion, art and design School in Florence - IED Istituto Europeo di Design". www.ied.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  4. ^ "Excelsior Milano - Excelsior Milano". www.excelsiormilano.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  5. ^ "David Lawrence Designer Clothing - Versace, Philipp Plein, Moschino". David Lawrence. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  6. ^ "FARFETCH República Dominicana | El destino global para la moda de lujo". www.farfetch.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  7. ^ Diario, Listin (2010-10-17). "Oriett Domenech viste a la mujer de grandeza". listindiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  8. ^ thehippienerd (2011-08-12). "Kim Kardashian In Oriett Domenech". The Hippie Nerd. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  9. ^ a b Corripio, Grupo de medios (2011-01-15). "Oriett Domenech". Hoy Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  10. ^ "Kendall Jenner in Oriett Domenech – 2015 American Music Awards". The Real My Royals. 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  11. ^ "None".
  12. ^ TV, Picture (2015-02-08). "Fashion Group International Inc, 18th Annual Rising Stars Awards". It's Picture Time. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  13. ^ Foley, Emily L. (2014-05-19). "Carrie Underwood In Oriett Domenech - 2014 Billboard Music Awards". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  14. ^ "Actress Kat Graham prepares for Oscar weekend in an Oriett Domenech..." Getty Images. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  15. ^ "Entrevista exclusiva con la 'top' Inés Rivero: "Ahora no hay, entre las modelos, ese divismo que había antes"". HOLA (in Spanish). 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  16. ^ "Ill Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño de Madrid 2012" (PDF).
  17. ^ Kallon, Catherine (2014-08-11). "Kendall Jenner In Oriett Domenech - 2014 Teen Choice Awards". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  18. ^ "Las 50 mujeres más poderosas de República Dominicana, según Forbes". Acento (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  19. ^ "The Top 10 American Music Awards Red Carpet Looks of All Time". W Magazine. 2016-11-20. Retrieved 2024-09-25.