Louboutin’s haute-spot bag
Lights, camera, fashion! Trailblaze the Miami scene with Christian Louboutin’s newest paparazzi star: a purse that changes its spots under a camera flash. Transforming from a dark, muted leopard print into iridescent, rainbow neon when the flashbulbs pop, this tech-savvy bag is primed for party-hopping. The photogenic carryall is the latest in wearable art — snap it up.
PAMM’s chic seat
Roche Bobois, the Paris-based retailer of funky modular sofas, has announced a new collab with renowned Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. She has reimagined six of Roche Bobois’ iconic pieces, including its “Ava” chairs and “Mah Jong” sofa, in eye-popping fabrics. The pieces are on display at the Pérez Art Museum Miami through Dec. 5, and will later be auctioned, with funds going to Vasconcelos’ eponymous charity, which supports artists.
Baccarat staging a coupe
Raise a glass to Baccarat, which recently unveiled its first stateside Boutique BBar and Lounge in the Design District’s Palm Court plaza. The glittering new shop displays the brand’s legendary crystalware, which shoppers can peruse while enjoying a signature cocktail from the colorful bar. Coffee, tea and nibbles are also on offer and everything — from the crystal chandeliers to the Champagne coupes — is for sale. Cheers!
Bottega Veneta’s Design District digs
Miami’s swanky Design District is welcoming another red-hot luxury brand. Bottega Veneta’s new two-story digs (its first in Miami) were dreamed up by the label’s creative director, Daniel Lee. “I wanted a one-off store that fused Miami with Montebello, [Italy], creating a space with a modern sense of color, calmness and joy,” he says. Men’s and women’s collections are on offer, along with those coveted bags and accessories, displayed on “Bottega blue” tables. Swoon!
Dior Lady Art’s swag bag
For the fourth year in a row, Dior Lady Art returns with a lineup of luxury handbags, tricked out by 11 artists from around the globe. They embraced a range of techniques — including quilting, embroidery, patchwork and printing — to create the mobile masterpieces, which will be shown at Art Basel before dropping online and in Dior stores next month. Art lovers? It’s in the bag.
Made in the shade
Stand out in Miami Beach with these colorful sunnies. And when the event hopping goes well into the night, you can hide those tired eyes with these perfect shades — and still look chic the next morning.