Fashion

Stylish Spectacle: Fashion and Hat Spotting

May 8, 2024
By Karen Escalera

Always a not-to-be-missed event for fashion and hat spotting is The Annual Miami Beach Garden Club Spring Luncheon which never disappoints. Last month the tony Indian Creek Country Club dining room was awash with glorious flowers, an homage to Monet’s Garden, this year’s theme. Members and guests dressed in beautiful florals wore hats, most they had made, decorated with live plant material. Here are some of my favorite outfits and hats at the Miami Beach Garden Club Luncheon, And note if you're interested in joining the Garden Club (no need to live on the Beach), look for an email at the end to get more information.

Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Shopping, Things to Do

Things to Do in Miami: May ’24

April 24, 2024
By Karen Escalera

Lots of things to do in Miami in May 2024 you'll want to check out including Ping Pod that has attracted 85000 ping pong lovers across the USA and now in Miami, a men's fashion destination, the Little Haiti Book Festival with events for all interests, the annual Hyundai Air & Sea Show, Grand Tasting of the Authentic Italian Food and Wine Festival, a fascinating photo exhibit on Operation Moses, Cuba 2024 music showcase and more.

Fashion

Stitch Lab: Fashion Photos and Links to Designers

April 3, 2024
By Karen Escalera

If you love fashion and accessories, make sure next year you go to the spring Stitch Lab fashion popup of Latin American designers in the Miami Design District. Or, if you missed it this year, you can go to Stitch Lab's online marketplace and find the designers, search by fashion item you're interested in, and also find sale items. Team up the visit with lunch at Contessa (click here for my review) or COTE Miami and it’s a glorious afternoon. For those who couldn’t go, here’s a photo gallery, some of my favorites in clothing and accessories from the 43 designers who displayed and showed their creations (often serving as the model). At the end of the post are links to sites of all the designers and countries they’re from.

Fashion, Shopping

My Favorite Palm Beach Shops

March 13, 2024
By Karen Escalera

When I go to Palm Beach it’s as if I hit my “shop button” and off I go. Part of the reason is that “the island” is tranquil, gentle in a way (no crazy drivers), picture perfect and everything is so easy. Any anxiety I have just seems to fade away. And then, one can find wonderful independently owned fashion and accessory boutiques with high quality and, though not inexpensive, much less than the international luxury brands and other local high end boutiques. In fact, my favorite new PB story: Mr W was admiring a blue linen blazer. We went in the store and asked the price. The salesman said 75 or 95. That meant $7500 or $9500! So what are my favorite palm beach shops? Here’s a guide to my “go to” list of the best Palm Beach shops. And at the end look for a link to my updated list of the best Palm Beach restaurants.

Fashion

Miami Fashion Week 2024, A Photo Gallery

February 12, 2024
By Karen Escalera

Heaven knows, we know that Miami is fashionable and attracts fashionistas, but did you know that Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW) is the second largest fashion event in the U.S. centered around the themes of fashion, art, sustainability, and innovation. With dates officially recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America's Fashion Calendar's Important Dates (CFDA) alongside New York, London, Paris and Milan, it offers a platform for established and emerging designers from around the globe to unveil their latest collections. I was happy to be in town this year for MIAFW and see what’s happening in fashion at runway shows, images I’ll share with you in my photo gallery. To see more of the fashions, click on the link to each designer's instagram. One of the more exciting presentations was of Karl Kani, the “Godfather of Urbanwear” who has dressed music icons from Michael Jackson to the present and was even mentioned in a song by Eminem.

Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Things to Do

Things to Do in Miami in January 2024

January 10, 2024
By Karen Escalera

I've rounded up an unusual list of things to do in Miami in January 2024 for all tastes, ages and interests. Check them out and get the New Year off to an exciting start! Enjoy!

Fashion, Shopping

Fashion PopUp: Vogue Mexico & Latin America

December 25, 2023
By Karen Escalera

Espacio Vogue Miami returned for its 2023 edition with a four-day fashion popup highlighting Latin American and international designers. I checked out some of the latest trends in fashion, beauty, accessories, and lifestyle for women and men at this popup held at the Aventura Mall. Here's a photo gallery of some of my favorites pieces and the designers, so you can check them out online.

Fashion, Shopping

On, “Hot” Footwear Brand’s Art Basel Limited Edition Debuts

December 8, 2023
By Karen Escalera

Mr. W has been raving about “hot” brand On sneakers for the past few years, ever since he discovered the Swiss footwear during a holiday in Greece. He talked about the comfort, the gentle color palette and artistic sensibility, the lightness and all round versatility. But I was unconvinced, until I read about a limited edition On Cloudnova Form that would be debuting during Art Basel Week Miami Beach, a collaboration with Art Basel and artist Pamela Rosenkranz . The design was inspired by Rosenkranz’s monumental work Old Tree, a 25 foot bright red and pink sculpture presently on view at The High Line in New York. The design is different, stylish and understated. Luckily I got to the Art Basel shop in time, as they sold out their 150 pair within an hour. But never fear, you can get them until they last at their new shop in The Design District.

Fashion, Things to Do

Not to Be Missed Fashion Exhibit Now at Green Space

October 2, 2023
By Karen Escalera

Twenty artists including some students from the Miami International University of Art and Design were invited by gallerist Bernice Steinbaum to design a garment of recycled and upcycled materials. They chose everything from used tires and caution tape to beetle wings, peacock feathers, condoms and more. The result? An extraordinary exhibit entitled "Halleluyah: Recycling and Upcycling Le Salon Des Refuse" curated by Steinbaum. It runs until October 19 at the Green Space. Check out this preview, a photo gallery of some of the creations. The name of the artist creator and the work as well as materials used are indicated in each image.

Fashion, Travel

Greek Fashion: Thessaloniki

September 20, 2023
By Karen Escalera

I met some of the leading designers in Mykonos a number of years ago and of course knew of some from Athens, but Thessaloniki? Yes, I was told, so the fashion design in this second largest city in Greece became reason for a day tour with Christina Dimitriadou who works with fashion brands and also writes for Glow, a luxury lifestyle magazine in the city. After experiencing the city for a week and coming to see its dynamism and creative talent, it came as no surprise that there’s some exciting Greek fashion design going on that’s worth saving up some Euros for if you go there (and also look for the brands, some of which are sold in the USA). This is part 3 in a series. The first, an overview of Thessaloniki such as history, what to do, where to stay (click here); the second, a foodie's tour of Thessaloniki (click here)

Category: Fashion