Miami Beach, FL – January 12, 2017 – For years, Miami has been recognized for its glistening beaches, late-night affairs and over-the-top lifestyle. Between Bal Harbour Shops, South Beach’s Sunset Harbour, Lincoln Road, the Miami Design District and the newly opened Brickell City Centre, Miami has quickly moved up in the ranks in becoming a world-renowned shopping destination. On the streets of Miami we constantly see fashion in all different shapes and forms adding a certain spunk to our electric city. With new high-end stores opening in multiple areas we are beginning to see a total revolution of Miami’s fashion takeover. A town where beachwear was the go-to has now turned into trendy haven from person to person and store to store. The fashion industry in Miami is booming, creating its name as the new and upcoming fashion city through its unique artistry. The recent openings of Saks Fifth Avenue at Brickell City Centre, Loro Piana in the Miami Design District, What Goes Around Comes Around in Sunset Harbour, Lafayette 148 New York at Bal Harbour Shops and the reopening of Harry Winston at Bal Harbour Shops, have added the perfect touch of luxury to Miami’s fashion scene.

Loro Piana in the Miami Design District

The new Maison Loro Piana in the Miami Design District houses the ladies, men’s, children’s and accessories lines – which is the latest point of reference in the international luxury landscape. These windows add to the pre-existing repertoire of boutiques in Bal Harbour and Palm Beach and introduce the brand to the coveted spots of the city. The product collection of the brand has a long history steeped in excellence and timeless elegance. It reflects the research, technological innovation and sartorial refinement that are the common denominators for Loro Piana, expressed with discreet authenticity and uncompromising quality. Extremely soft to the touch, they take form in shapes that are as versatile as they are iconic. Conceived for sophisticated customers who embrace life with discernment. Loro Piana operates in the high-end luxury goods sector and has made uncompromising quality its mission, offering the most discerning clients clothing, accessories and gifts which have been made in Italy from the finest raw materials in the world.

Saks Fifth Avenue at Brickell City Centre

Saks Fifth Avenue recently opened its newest store and third Miami location, Saks Brickell City Centre. The 107,550 square-foot full-line store, located in Miami’s financial district, offers a curated selection of both women’s and men’s categories, including several exclusive brands. Level One boasts cosmetics, apothecary and fragrance, featuring exclusive beauty brands such as EB Florals, ExNihilo and Kilian. Level Two houses women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, intimates, swim and the 10022-Shoe salon, as well as the entrance into the brand’s renowned private shopping area, the Fifth Avenue Club. This location features a well-edited matrix of women’s designer ready-to-wear and footwear. Men’s categories, ranging from ready-to-wear to shoes to accessories, including Brunello Cucinelli, Isaia, Kiton, and Charvet, can be found on Level Three. The store, designed by Saks in partnership with Jeffrey Hutchison & Associates, features a warm palette, accented with neutral tones, rich textures and unexpected pops of color. A three-story sculptural wall crafted by  JP Metals Global unites the departments in the luxurious and timeless style Saks is known for. Both the second  and third levels host bespoke hand-cast glass sculptures, which originate in Men’s on Level Three and cascade  down to Level Two, weaving into the 10022-SHOE salon. An in-store open kitchen and marketplace—Casa Tua Cucina—is planned to open in the spring.

Harry Winston at Bal Harbour Shops

The House of Harry Winston, the legendary “King of Diamonds” and international luxury brand, reopened its Bal Harbour Shops Salon in November, following a four-month renovation. Located in Bal Harbour Shops – the luxurious open-air shopping destination, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. Rhe salon, which has welcomed clients since 2005, showcases Harry Winston’s exquisite fine jewelry and timepiece collections, including the rarest diamonds and gemstones available today. Designed to capture the elegance and intimacy of a private estate, the newly designed 630 square-foot space reflects a contemporary variation on the traditional Winston style. Soft taupe walls and lush lattice carpeting complement the custom designed black lacquer and antique bronze furniture, while a bespoke chandelier illuminates the stunning new center vitrine. The interior layout features dedicated galleries, created to highlight the breadth of Harry Winston’s exceptional offering and ensure clients the highly personalized shopping experience that the House is known for. A private selling room provides the ideal environment for a discreet and truly luxurious  shopping experience.

What Goes Around Comes Around in Sunset Harbour

Luxury vintage retailer, What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) will finally be opening up shop with their newest location in South Beach. The store boasts nearly 1,300 square feet to presenting its finest curated collection. Shoppers have exclusive access to a one-of- a-kind selection of handbags, apparel and accessories. Notably, the store also houses an extensive collection of Chanel including a rare Chanel surfboard and collectible vintage Rolex watches. The location features an impressive representation from Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Missoni and other fashion houses that will lure in luxury connoisseurs around the globe.

Lafayette 148 New York at Bal Harbour Shops

Lafayette 148 New York creates collections for sophisticated, confident women. Produced with the finest European fabrics and expert craftsmanship, Lafayette 148 New York ‘s enduring designs are renowned for their exceptional fit and quality. With extensive styles and unique versatility, the new boutique in Bal Harbour Shops gives you the pieces you need to discover a new you with each collection. At the heart of Lafayette 148 New York is a global team with a wide range of expertise and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 1996 by Shun Yen Siu, Deirdre Quinn, and Ida Siu, Lafayette 148 fuses the energy of its cosmopolitan New York roots with strong Chinese heritage resulting in a unique fusion of East and West.