Miami Design District

The Miami Design District has long fostered avant-garde style and art, but it is currently undergoing a stunning metamorphosis with the help of star architects and luxury brands, making it Miami’s premier shopping destination. Recent store openings include Saint Laurent (149 NE 40^th St), Givenchy (106 NE 39^th St), Lanvin (107 NE 39^th St), Alice + Olivia (106 NE 40^th St) and CITCO (3801 NE Miami Court), an exclusive marble art gallery from Verona, Italy, and this year will also usher in Isabel Marant, Alexander Wang and Gucci boutiques, as well as Jean-Georges’ ABC Kitchen and L’Atelier Joel Robuchon. Art installations punctuate the pedestrian walkways between the contemporary steel and glass structures of the District, highlighting Miami’s most innovative artists. One of the most pioneering shops is OC Concepts (4218 NE 2^nd Ave), which was opened in December 2016 by Orianne Collins, the wife of Phil Collins. The tastemaker’s fourth concept store, OC occupies a Fendi-designed space and showcases a curated array of jewelry, handbags, shoes, accessories and art. The Miami Design District is situated within the eighteen blocks between NE 36th Street to NE 41th Street and NE Second Avenue west to North Miami Avenue. One of the best times to visit is the second Saturday of the month, when area galleries host Art & Design Walks.