AGNONA
150 NE 40th Street
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 571-2056
STYLE
Clean lines and simplicity rule this historic Italian women’s luxury brand. Sophistication reigns supreme at Agnona which has been made in Italy since 1953.
STAPLE
Knitwear in a palate of neutral tones imbued with each season’s pop of color. The constant here is a line that never trends out of style.
THE FOLLOWING
With an introduction of their first stand-alone boutique in the country, no doubt the admirers of new creative director, Stefano Pilati- formerly of YSL- will be stepping out in the fashion prodigy’s latest creations, model Leigh Lezark is already blazing the trail.
HAUTE TIP
Agnona also offers a home collection.
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
9700 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
(305) 909-6935
STYLE
Swiss watchmaking from a storied American brand heavily influenced by aviation. Translation: precision in engineering with a keen eye for haute design.
STAPLE
The IWC Vintage collection which harks back to the early days of aviation.
THE FOLLOWING
With watches being athletes’ accessory of the moment, Miami Heat’s Ray Allen is among the horde of ballers sporting these timepieces.
HAUTE TIP
Switzerland houses the IWC watch museum exhibiting over 230 watches throughout its 140 years.
DIOR HOMME
161 NE 40th Street, Suite 102
Miami, FL, 33137
(305) 571-3576
STYLE
The fashion forward line delivers a classic, fitted look for men. Dior Homme offers the largest line of high-end fashion and cosmetic care for men.
STAPLE
The suits, which are characterized by rock-star inspired designs and attention to the male silhouette.
THE FOLLOWING
The impeccable style and edge from the design house’s collections have caught the attention of A-listers such as Brad Pitt, Mick Jagger, Kanye West and David Beckham, whom have all been spotted in Dior.
HAUTE TIP
Creative director Kris Van Assche commissioned famed photographer, Bruce Weber who premiered a short film entitled “Can I Make the Music Fly?” for DIOR HOMME’s Design District locale’s store opening.
PRADA
180 NE 40th Street
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 438-2837
STYLE
Although designer Miuccia Prada’s aesthetic is rooted in minimalism and luxury with a heavy dose of irony is what shines through this ever-expanding line.
STAPLES
Prada’s historic Saffiano leather melds with Miuccia’s modern iconic black nylon in a variety of handbags, that goes back to the brands foundation.
THE FOLLOWING
Anna Wintour is famous for wearing Prada, but she is in good company with originals like Elle Fanning, Lady Gaga and Tilda Swinton.
HAUTE TIP
Miuccia Prada is as big a character as the brand. Her most recent hair-raising looks? Socks with sandals for the Spring 2013 collection, executed as only Prada can do.
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