DJ and producer Uncle Waffles performed a set at the WANDERLUST experience, presented by American Express and Marriott Bonvoy at the W South Beach Hotel. Attendees also experienced immersive visual artwork curated by Mexican artist and designer Jimena Montemayor and culinary delights from Superbuneo cocktail bar.
Gunna. Image: Sansho Scott for BFA.com.
Gunna joined Italian entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, who returned to Miami Beach to celebrate 30 years of owning the historic Art Deco Pelican Hotel. Two years after its reopening, Rosso, chairman of fashion group OTB (home to brands like DIESEL, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela), marked the occasion with a nod to the hotel’s revitalization under his leadership.
Janelle Monáe. Image: Madison McGaw for BFA.com.
During Art Basel Miami Beach, Grey Goose vodka and art collective MSCHF hosted Janelle Monáe to celebrate the launch of the new ultra-premium GREY GOOSE Altius. Guests experienced MSCHF’s art pieces, including an icy Altius-blue version of the Big Red Boots, towering stacks of Blur, and more at a private South Beach villa.
Jimmy Butler. Image: Jason Sean Weiss for BFA.com.
Miami HEAT star Jimmy Butler just took his coffee game to the next level, opening the first-ever BIGFACE Coffee shop in Miami’s Design District. The grand opening went down during Art Basel week, serving up vibes and brews for the culture.
Yara Shahidi. Image: Sansho Scott for BFA.com.
Yara Shahidi joined Gucci in celebrating the festive season with an enchanting new installation at Sweet Bird North Plaza in Miami’s Design District, inspired by snow globes. The installation honors Gucci’s history, blending elements of the House’s narrative with its travel-inspired heritage.
Maxwell Osborne. Image: William Perez for BFA.com.
To honor artist Andrea Chung, luxury brand anOnlyChild and Tres Generaciones Tequila hosted an intimate dinner during Art Basel in collaboration with Art Noir. The event was led by Maxwell Osborne, designer of anOnlyChild, celebrating art and culture in style.
Victoria Monét. Image: Sansho Scott for BFA.com.
Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét attended an exclusive brunch at Miami Art Basel to celebrate the debut of Jardim Sol de Janeiro, an immersive art installation by Sol de Janeiro. Located at the Banyan Tree Lawn in Miami Beach’s Botanical Garden, the installation highlights the brand’s Cheirosa perfume mists and Brazilian heritage, brought to life by Brazilian artists Niege Borges, Barbara Tamilin and Amanda Lobos.
Vic Mensa. Image: Quadir Moore for BFA.com.
During Art Basel Miami Beach, D’USSÉ cognac and GRAMMY-winning producer Hit-Boy hosted an exclusive event at The Faena Hotel to launch “The Set,” an augmented reality DJ experience featuring Hit-Boy. Guests included Vic Mensa, Chance the Rapper, Joey Bada$$, Swae Lee and more, with DJ sets by Spinser Tracy and Chase B blending music, art, and technology.
Lean Waithe. Image: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images.
Lena Waithe attended Saint & Citizen Presents: Saint Sessions Live at The Temple House. Guests arrived through a glowing, lit-up tunnel that opened into an expansive room with vibrant projections across the walls and ceiling, a Saint & Citizen ice sculpture and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
Joanna James. Image: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Evens Saint Clair Art & Fashion.
International model Joanna James poses on the catwalk at the Evens Saint Clair Art and Fashion Launch at St Regis Bal Harbour. The night celebrated Saint Clair’s latest rendition of luxury handbags, ranging from $25,000 to $1.2 million. The artist also shared a video on his philanthropic work building educational and vocational programs in Guinea, Africa.
Image: courtesy of Boardroom.
Boardroom and Cadillac teamed up for an exclusive, star-studded dinner at Miami’s ZZ’s Club to celebrate Art Basel. Hosted by Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman and Major Food Group co-founder Jeff Zalaznick, the event brought together leaders from sports, music, art and entertainment, with guests arriving in style courtesy of Cadillac CELESTIQ and Escalade transportation.
