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From the Caribbean to Madrid: Bahía Presents Alma Isleña at FITUR 2026

Dominican designers Rachel Puig and María Elisa Castellanos, founders of Bahía Ready to Wear, joined forces with Kimberly Félix, creator of the brand Félix Matos, to bring Dominican design to Madrid with “Alma Isleña – Trunk Show.”
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Best Friends. Co-Founders. Here’s How.

Starting a business with your best friend sounds like a dream… until tough decisions, deadlines, and sleepless nights crash the party—and work steals your brunch dates. But what if it *is* possible? What if building something together not only grows your brand, but also makes the friendship stronger?
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BAHIA READY TO WEAR LAUNCHES DEL MARE COLLECTION' 25

The Caribbean carries a special energy—fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly relaxed—steeped in nature and the warmth of its people. Rachel Puig and María Elisa Castellanos set out to channel that spirit into a fashion brand that has only brought them closer after years of friendship. Bahía was born from family legacy: Rachel’s passion for fashion began in her mother’s business, and her sensitivity to textiles was inherited from her father.
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A New Chapter: The Bahía × Nubah Capsule Collection

It’s no secret that the Dominican fashion scene has grown rapidly in recent years. For an industry still taking shape, it’s a real advantage to welcome passionate people eager to share their point of view. Designers Rachel Puig and Maria Elisa Castellanos are the founders of Bahía Ready-to-Wear.
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