Ally Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger, & Alec Monopoly

Miami Beach, FL – December 6-8, 2013 The Riviera South Beach Hotel stood out during Art Basel Miami Beach with high profile parties including a presentation of Alexandria Hilfiger’s newest collection, “Melting Water” which father Tommy Hilfiger came out to support. An invite-only brunch also took place, showcasing celebrity photographer Robert Zuckerman’s newest exhibition Portraits. Finishing off the week, the Don’t Worry Baby pool party allowed for everyone to unwind with music by Pirate Stereo and a pop-up tattoo parlor shop by Sailor Jerry.

Alexandria Hilfiger Private High Tea & Collection Launch

Miami Beach, FL – December 6, 2013 – The newest kid on the South Beach block, Riviera South Beach Hotel, made a name for itself in the neighborhood already when it opened its doors to Alexandria Hilfiger’s newest collection, “Melting Water” during Art Basel Miami Beach. Dubbed an “artist to watch,” the hotel presented her work during a private high tea.

Playing for the crowd, the Greater Miami Youth Symphony performed a live jazz concert, as the guests took in the art at the ground-floor pool of the hotel. Proceeds from the pieces benefitted the Lyme Research Alliance, a non-profit that raises awareness for Lyme disease, which Alexandria Hilfiger was diagnosed with 22 years ago.

In attendance was Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee, Lionel Richie, Gina Gershon, Alex Young, Marc Quinn, Mike deLease, Jason Binn, Tatijana Shoan, Alan and Nathan Lieberman and Hana Bisceglie, who sipped beverages by Bonito Mezcal, Fruzen Ice, Peroni Beer, Pamplonne, and Perrier.

Each guests also received a RumbaTime watch, as well as cosmetics from Smashbox and a copy of As If magazine.

Alex Young & Ally Hilfiger

Ally Hilfiger & Steven Hash

Dee Ocleppo & Tommy Hilfiger

Michael Kritikos & Adam Lipson

Livio Macini & Amanda Sophia

Ally Hilfiger, Steven Hash, & Harif Guzman

Nicole Zuralow, Dee Ocleppo, & Shannon Rusbuldt

Robert Zuckerman Brunch

December 6, 2013 – Kicking off Art Basel weekend, the new hotel The Riviera South Beach, hosted a brunch in honor of celebrity photographer Robert Zuckerman’s newest exhibition Portraits where invite-only guests enjoyed brunch from Moreno’s Cuba, which is located inside the hotel. Guests sipped Zonin Prosecco, Bonito Mezcal cocktails, as well as Peroni Beers and Perrier Water. Creating a smooth background sound was local Miami DJ German Garcia.

While taking in the photos placed throughout the courtyard, host Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Miami Dade County Public Schools, gave a speech to his friend Zuckerman, while the new Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine also gave a speech thanking the two for their work with the community.

Robert Zuckerman & Alberto Carvalho

Alberto Carvalho

Robert Zuckerman & Jessica Anderson

Philip Levine & Robert Zuckerman

Philip Levine, Robert Zuckerman, & Alberto Carvalho

Marle Saferstein & Robert Zuckerman

Alberto Carvalho & Philip Levine

Hana Bisceglie & Alberto Carvalho

Ashley Abbot Claremont, Amelie Sammut, & Margaux Cerruti

German Garcia

Zack Bout & Alex Young

“Don’t Worry Baby” Pool Party

December 8, 2013 – The Art Basel edition of Don’t Worry Baby was one to remember. Partnering with Slap & Tickle at Riviera Hotel, the prime music and fashion party gave the rooftop of the hotel a sip, shop and dance-fueled fete. With Pirate Stereo, Perseus, and Moon Boots making beats and guests enjoying Coconut Cartel coconuts spiked with Sailor Jerry rum, it was a a perfect close to Basel. From the Peroni Beer, Zonin Prosecco, Pampelonne, Perrier and LIQS cocktail shot to the Funk Yu sushi hors d’oeuvres, there was as much to taste as there was to shop, including IShine365’s collections from For Love and Lemons, Wildfox Couture, Mariyuu York, The Gilded Hand and UnTuckIt.

The biggest shock of the night, however: A pop-up tattoo parlor shop by Sailor Jerry, for a parting gift that will stick around for Basels to come.

Jackie John

Amanda del Duca & Fabiana Silverstein

Julie Burstein, Jessica Tindall, & Robert Zuckerman

Danielle Zig, Mike Zig, & Christian Quinonez

Danielle Zig, Gravy Thomas, Rebekah Keida, Mike Zig, & Christian Quinonez

Mike Zig & Valerie Veatch

Gravy Thomas & Mike Zig

Pirate Stereo

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