The Experience
Escape to Riviera Maya for oceanfront shopping experiences that will unleash your creativity. Explore female-founded handbag and jewelry brands Cesta Collective and Don’t Let Disco for a weekend of retail therapy in paradise, featuring a special beading workshop led by Ashley Moubayed, the creative force behind Don’t Let Disco.
- March 14 - 16, 2025
- Inquire with your Guia or Itinerary Designer at ete.itinerarydesigner@aubergeresorts.com to learn more or for Beading Workshop pricing
Schedule of Events
Cesta Collective & Don’t Let Disco Trunkshow & Cocktails
Meet us for artisanal cocktails and bites as the sun sets on the Caribbean Sea alongside the designers as you browse handcrafted handbags, beachwear and jewelry. Adorn your Cesta Collective handbag with Don’t Let Disco’s avant-garde bag charms, made from globally sourced beads and elegantly upcycled materials.
- 4 - 7 PM | El Cruce
Beading Workshop with Don’t Let Disco
Get your creativity flowing with Ashley Moubayed, the visionary behind jewelry brand Don’t Let Disco, in an interactive jewelry workshop. Experience the calming craft of beadwork as you build your own handcrafted piece of art.
- 3 - 4:30 PM
- Inquire
Cesta Collective & Don’t Let Disco Trunkshow & Coffee
Stop by El Cruce for a café and breakfast bite as you shop alongside the designers. Browse chic pareos, handwoven bucket bags made with ethically sourced materials, and unique yet timeless jewelry designs.
- 8 - 11 AM | El Cruce
About Cesta Collective
- Cesta Collective baskets are handwoven of locally sourced, renewable resources, by talented female artisans in Rwanda, Africa. Each piece is hand finished in Italy and is a reflection of a thoughtful approach to production. Former fashion editor Courtney Weinblatt Fasciano and creative director Erin Ryder founded Cesta to build a brand that supported women and the art of basket weaving while making a deep social impact. Dedicated to collaborating with talented female artisans who are experts in their craft, Cesta is meticulous with every detail involved in making their products — from our craftsmanship and thoughtful material selection, to their ethical standards and fair compensation practices.
About Ashley Moubayed and Don’t Let Disco
- Ashley Moubayed, the creative force behind "Don't Let Disco," crafts beaded jewelry that encapsulates the spirit of both memory and renewal. Each piece in her collection—adorned with globally-sourced beads and elegantly upcycled materials from antique and vintage origins—signifies a poignant narrative: "Don't let this go." Her work celebrates the rejuvenation of the old, infusing it with contemporary vitality and transforming forgotten treasures into modern-day luxuries.
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