THE NEW VANGUARD
IN THE HIGH-VELOCITY LANDSCAPE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, FIVE DISTINCT ARCHITECTS OF LIFESTYLE ARE REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE, LEAD, AND FLOURISH IN THE SUN. BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG The Sonic Architect There is a specific kind of magic that happens when Louis B. Middleton sits behind a piano. Clad in a signature […]
THE FOUR-BEAT GAIT.
IN THE ROLLING EMERALD FIELDS OF IRELAND, THE ULTIMATE LUXURY ISN’T FOUND IN A SPA TREATMENT, BUT IN THE THUNDEROUS GALLOP TOWARD YOUR OWN WILDER SELF. BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA The Chinese zodiac, with its penchant for dramatics, has designated 2026 the Year of the Fire Horse. It is a classification that suggests a […]
Mindful Minimalism
REFLECTING A REVERENCE FOR ARTISANSHIP, WARMTH, AND PROPORTION, DESIGNER BRIGGS EDWARD SOLOMON TURNS A TRADITIONAL WATERFRONT DWELLING IN CORAL GABLES INTO A MEDITATIVE MODERN OASIS BY JEAN NAYAR PHOTOS BY DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Ask Briggs Edward Solomon what drives his approach to design, and he’s likely to respond with two words—beauty and balance. […]
BUILT TO LAST
FROM THE HAND-CARVED LIMESTONE OF A CORAL GABLES ESTATE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAPE OF A SILK DRESS, WE EXAMINE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF TRUE LUXURY. PHOTOGRAPHY Nick Garcia FASHION DIRECTION Denisa Palsha STYLING ASSISTANT Andrea Di Tacchio
GABLES MASTERPIECE
There is no shortage of magnificent homes in Miami, but few resonate with the quiet power of 50 Casuarina Concourse in Gables Estates. Walking these grounds along the glistening water, one feels the substance of its legacy. This is a residence for a discerning eye—a testament to artistry where every detail has been honored. It […]
GILDED LIMBO
The secret world of freeports. BY RILEY KAMINER Somewhere, in a discreet, air-conditioned Eden, far removed from the vulgar clamor of the auction house or the tiresome, ever-prying lens of the media, resides a collection of treasures so exquisite it might make a Medici blush. You will find no trace of it on […]
GIFT GUIDE 2025
THE CURATOR’S CHOICE This season, bypass fleeting trends. We present a collection where every selection embodies enduring rarity and unparalleled artistry, ensuring its value transcends the moment. These sophisticated pieces are deliberate investments in remarkable conversation starters that will bring joy to anyone receiving them. BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG Gibson / For the […]
ATELIER BOULUD
From the Basquiat in the Restaurant Daniel’s dining room to the menu’s creative composition, legendary explains how Miami’s cultural flashpoints inspire his belief that a meal is an ephemeral, yet profound, work of art. BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA Having operated in Miami for a significant time, how has the city’s gastronomic landscape evolved over […]
SEASIDE RETREAT
With meticulous attention to detail, GERMAN STUDIO HOLZRAUSCH masterfully crafts a minimalist dwelling on Fisher Island with an emphasis on views of the sky and sea. WRITTEN BY: JEAN NAYAR / PHOTOGRAPHY: OLIVER JAIST Overlooking turquoise ocean waters, powdery beaches, swaying palm trees, and crystalline blue skies, it’s hardly surprising that the husband […]
LOCAL THREADS
FROM PLAYGROUND TO POWERHOUSE: THE MAKING OF MIAMI’S NEW STYLE CAPITAL. WRITTEN BY: ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA Miami a city long defined by a certain sun-drenched, ephemeral glamour, is undergoing a profound dénouement. It is a brilliant moment when a vibrant, almost kinetic energy is being channeled into a lasting, historical bedrock. The city is […]