Renowned for its luxury boutiques, rich cultural experiences, diverse culinary scene, and unique art installations, the Miami Design District (MDD) offers an unparalleled blend of sophistication and creativity. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a foodie, an art lover, or simply seeking a unique urban experience, MDD continues to establish leadership in several sectors as it expands.

 On Thursday June 13th, GO2 for Lung Cancer honored acclaimed actor and director Tony Goldwyn with the “Rays of Hope Award for Excellence in Community Engagement and Awareness.” The award emphasized Tony’s commitment to providing hope for those impacted by lung cancer, and to educating the public that GO2 is the place to go for those at risk, diagnosed, or living with lung cancer. 

The sun-kissed shores of Miami were ablaze with color and creativity as Lila Nikole, the lauded Miami-raised swim, resort wear, and costume designer, unleashed her latest masterpiece: ‘GRAPHIC PARADISE’. As part of the illustrious Miami Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion, this collection was nothing short of a spectacle of color.

On June 1st, Gurus Magazine celebrated its first annual #30Voices30Days initiative. 30 covers, 1 cover to be released each day of June celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and their Allies. To kick off the month, Gurus hosted a VIP Pride Wellness Retreat followed by a star studded Pride Cover Launch Party previewing all 30 covers of the magazine.

Swim Week 2024 in Miami was one for the books! Models and influencers strutted the runway in this year’s hottest trends adorning metallics, mesh, and bursts of color. 

With the start of Pride Month, many NYC businesses are pulling out all the stops for this celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. So let’s check out some of the future happenings.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit hosted its 2024 Runway Show, marking the 60th anniversary of the brand at the W South Beach, Miami. The event had over 1,500 attendees including influencers, celebrities, and our very own BELLA team. The runway show generated a lot of buzz with Alix Earls’s sports-illustrated swimsuit debut. 

Mindspace Dowwntown Miami is the newest of the luxury flex working spaces and also offers its members an array of benefits, networking opportunities, and membership perks. From morning pastries, luxury coffee bar, happy hours, and monthly events, check our what’s happening this month at Mindspace Miami!

Co-Event Chairs Patricia and Roger Silverstein hosted a kickoff party to celebrate the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s 4th annual Hamptons Garden Gala which will be held at their home on August 10th, 2024. The pair is recognized for their philanthropic endeavors.

The Miami Design District continues to trailblaze in luxury retail shopping experiences. Praised for its personalization, exclusive collections, and dining options the MDD has become one of the world’s premier fashion destinations. 

Lifestyle brand ACACIA collaborated with everyone’s favorite marker Shaprie Creative Markers to debt a 2025 Resortwear collection for an exclusive off-site runway show. The show took place at 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach during Paraiso Miami Swim Week on June 1st, 2024.

On May 30th, 2024 to kick off Miami Swim Week, Australian photographer and designer Rebecca Collinson-Smith opened PARASIO’s show debuting Hunting Hue + Draw on Swim. 

Miami Swim Week is on fire! Ema Savahl Couture kicked off Day 1 of Miami Swim Week The Shows' presentations, turning heads with survival-themed and scorching fairy-inspired designs.

With Summer 2024 approaching fast here is your perfectly curated Hampton 2024 Event Guide for a season of entertaining, exciting, exhilarating, and edifying events.

Frédéric Fekkai, founder of legendary hair brand, FEKKAI, hosted an exclusive private luncheon with celebrity hairstylist and FEKKAI ambassador, Graham Nation to celebrate 35 years of legendary innovation and style. The intimate lunch at Casa Tua in Miami Beach paid homage to FEKKAI’s remarkable journey and glimpse into its bright future today and beyond.

Blushington is the blowout and makeup lounge disrupting the beauty industry by offering the most in demand express beauty services all under one roof. They are pleased to welcome their first franchisee, longtime customer, Dr. Karen Diaz Meaike, who will be spearheading the brand’s entrance into South Florida.

On May 8th, 2024 Francesco Coral Gables, a renowned fine dining experience in Coral Gables, reopened its doors with immense renovations and changes to enhance the luxurious culinary experience. In honor of celebrating, Mayor Vince Lago led a ribbon-cutting ceremony accompanied by live music, cocktails, and light bites by Chef Franco Danovaro. 

New York City's Upper East Side was enriched with the glitz and glamor of the fashion world as luminaries gathered for the 28th annual Fashion Group International (FGI) Rising Star Awards on May 13, 2024. The prestigious event, held at 583 Park Avenue, not only celebrated emerging talent but also marked several significant milestones in the industry.

BELLA Magazine hosted its first BELLA Bosses Connect event in Miami, celebrating their new home + office space at Mindspace in Downtown, Miami. The event welcomed local businesses + industry professionals to network + connect at the picturesque co-working space. BELLA Brand Partners Lee Evans Lee, of Mrs Momma Bear Workwear, Daniela Uribe + Purdori Skincare curated pop-up shopping activations for guests to peruse their brands. Guests enjoyed SmartWater beverages + Passion Tree canned seltzer cocktails. The event was the first of many to come, as BELLA continues to expand in The Magic City! Photography: Miguel Pichardo Photography

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) hosted a special Cocktail Party at Versa in New York City to kick off two vital SWCRF fundraising events: the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening and the Step Up To Turn Off Cancer endurance event.