World-Renowned Designer Custo Barcelona Enters the World of Interiors with Mexico's Capricho Residences
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World-Renowned Designer Custo Barcelona Enters the World of Interiors with Mexico's Capricho Residences
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Fashion Guru to Create Various Design Elements for Upscale Resort
CUSTO BARCELONA, the international
design house famous for dressing the likes of Julia Roberts, Jennifer
Aniston, Beyonce, Shakira, Penelope Cruz and Taye Diggs has announced their
entrance into the interior design industry with the upscale resort CAPRICHO
RESIDENCES on the Mexican Caribbean. Custo's unique vision of mixing
exquisite color with distinctive patterns will add a distinguishing
aesthetic to this sophisticated property located on Playa Mujeres Resort.
"Custo Barcelona is a chic, unique luxury brand perfectly paired with
Capricho -- a chic, unique, luxury resort," says designer Custo Dalmau.
Custo Barcelona began their foray into fashion with elaborate one of a
kind graphic T-shirts over 25 years ago. Today the brand has evolved into a
global fashion statement sold in 35 countries with 42 company-owned stores
and carried in over 3,000 retail stores around the world. Since its
inception, the European company has branched out into a complete
ready-to-wear collection for men and women, accessories, including
handbags, sunglasses, footwear and a fragrance. Limited edition designs by
Custo Barcelona include Perrier bottles and can, a customized Hummer,
Motorola phone, and even a custom regatta sail for an Estrella Damm
sailboat. Now for the first time, CUSTO BARCELONA will apply their creative
thinking in a residential setting at one of the most talked-about projects
in Mexico. "We've been working for the past five months on the interior of
this beautiful property, located between a small lagoon of mangroves and
the ocean," explains Custo Dalmau. "We have begun to capture a graphic
concept using different kinds of indigenous wood."
Custo Barcelona's affiliation at Capricho will be apparent immediately
upon arrival, when guests are greeted at the Cancun International airport
in a Capricho by CUSTO car. As guests proceed to the property's main pool
(residential groupings have their own private pools), they will stroll
along "Barcelona-style" CUSTO floor design. The property's Beach Club will
feature Custo elements such as an original mural at the entrance, CUSTO
pool umbrellas, and a private Dining Room with textiles and interiors
fashioned by the designer. All CUSTO murals within the property will be
interpreted using natural elements such as stone, marble, woods and glass;
paralleling the nature-inspired philosophy of Capricho. The spa at Capricho
will feature a "dreamlike" circular mural by CUSTO on the ceiling of the
indoor pool, exclusive design elements in the treatments rooms, and
eco-friendly CUSTO Barcelona signature uniforms for the employees.
Custo Barcelona's greatest impact at Capricho will be in the property's
16-room Boutique Hotel and Restaurant. The designer will create six murals
for the lobby as well as vibrant textiles and pillows for the sofas,
carpets, and chairs. Four rooms in the hotel will be fully conceptualized
by CUSTO; from the design of the bedding and various art works throughout
the suites to bathroom amenities, CUSTO robes, and furniture pieces. All
Custo elements will utilize eco-friendly materials. The boutique-hotel's
restaurant will feature murals, textiles, and distinct table cloths for
each meal, all designed by Custo Barcelona. Possibly the most important
element of the Custo-Capricho affiliation will be an opportunity for owners
at Capricho to choose a unique Custo interior package for their residences;
making their unit a true designer home.
The partnership between one of the most individual and respected
designers in the world, and one of the most unique and anticipated projects
in Mexico has already created much excitement; Custo Dalmau will be making
a special appearance later this month to unveil the CAPRICHO lounge at
Conde Nast Traveler's annual Hot List Party -- one of the industry's most
highly-anticipated events of the year!
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