Luxury Mexican Resort Entertains New York’s Elite with Partner Custo Barcelona

Last week at Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Hot List party, celebrities like Ashley Simpson, Natasha Bedingfield, Elizabeth Hasselback, and Joan Allen were welcomed into the beautiful CAPRICHO by CUSTO RESIDENCES lounge alongside New York’s elite. Attendees sipped signature “Capricho Margaritas”, marveled at wall-size images of the gorgeous ocean property, and were able to speak with the project’s new partner, designer Custo Dalmau of CUSTO BARCELONA. Custo spent time with fashion fan and Oscar winner Adrian Brody and his girlfriend actress Elsa Pataky, and discussed how he began his new journey doing interiors, a restaurant, and spa design at Capricho Residences; the magnificent new resort in Playa Mujeres, Mexico.

Custo Barcelona will provide an exquisite and unique touch to this uber-luxury project on the Mexican Caribbean. The world-renown fashion house’s partnership will be apparent as guests stroll through the property and marvel at the vibrant “tile-art” being created by Custo for the flooring of the main pool. The property’s Beach Club will feature Custo elements such as original murals at the entrance, CUSTO pool umbrellas and interiors fashioned by the designer. The spa at Capricho will feature a “dreamlike” circular mural by CUSTO on the ceiling, exclusive design elements in the treatments rooms, and eco-friendly CUSTO Barcelona signature uniforms for the employees. “Custo Barcelona is a chic, unique luxury brand perfectly paired with Capricho - a chic, unique, luxury resort,” explains Custo.

All CUSTO murals within the property will be interpreted using indigenous elements such as stone, marble, woods and glass; paralleling the nature-inspired philosophy of Capricho. The project’s commitment to the environment is ever-present as the 600+ attendees of the HOT LIST party found out when they received an eco-friendly Capricho grocery sack as a gift. The bag, made of natural jute, helps to limit the use of traditional plastic grocery bags.

ABOUT CAPRICHO RESIDENCES:
Capricho resides in Playa Mujeres Resort, a 900+-acre peninsula on the Mexican Caribbean, featuring a 170-strip marina, access to the second largest coral reef in the world and two championship Signature Greg Norman golf courses. Capricho stands on 70 acres of beautifully landscaped terrain, 60% of which will remain completely green and un-developed. The property boasts almost 2,500 feet of breathtaking beachfront and beautiful array of wild flora and fauna, making this innovative project one of the most sought after developments in Mexico. For more information, log on to www.caprichoresidences.com or call 1 866 596 0910.

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!

For Sales Information, please contact 01-998 887 9214 or info@caprichoresidences.com

Luxury residential development Capricho, located on Playa Mujeres Resort in the Mexican Caribbean, entered the pre-sale market with an international splash last month sponsoring events from Las Vegas to Cancun to Miami’s famed Art Basel.

CAPRICHO began their global whirlwind at the National Association of Realtor’s annual conference in Las Vegas, where they left attendees stunned with their high-design booth which included an Indonesian chandelier, handcrafted Mexican wood armoires, imported planters and furnishings, and detailed design boards for future residences. “I’ve never before seen a conference booth look like an actual model showroom, this is truly beautiful,” exclaimed one attendee.

The Capricho team went directly from Las Vegas to the Cancun International Film Festival, where celebrities like Gabrielle Union, October Road’s Bryan Greenberg, Brittany Gastineau, and the stunning Marcela Mar of Love in the Time of Cholera received trip giveaways, goodies, and brochures in the Capricho gifting suite. The festival wrapped-up with a celebrity golf tournament held on Playa Mujeres Resort’s Greg Norman Signature golf course, providing beautiful views of Capricho’s oceanfront property.

From real estate professionals in Las Vegas to actors and celebrities in Cancun, CAPRICHO rounded-out their reach into the world of the elite with an event at Miami’s famed Art Basel fair co-hosted by SCOPE and MEN’S VOGUE magazine. Described as “the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas,” Capricho’s celebration took place at the renowned Rubell Family Collection, where art collectors from around the world relaxed in the Capricho lounge and were presented with a $50,000 certificate towards the purchase of a Capricho unit; one of which was utilized just days after the event!

ABOUT CAPRICHO
Capricho Residences is dedicated to creating a true “green” property, keeping 70% of the land undeveloped, covered only by natural vegetation and lush gardens. Owners at one of Capricho’s 220 two, three, and four bedroom residential units will enjoy generously sized homes starting at 2,500 square feet, outdoor patios, with plunge pools and fire pits, private rooftop terraces, a private beach club with restaurant and spa, and a 16-room boutique hotel for friends and family. For more information, visit: http://www.Caprichoresidences.com