MIAMI news and archive

Amid internationalisation and trademark tiffs: Miami heats up as Swim Week returns for its anniversary year

While scorching temperatures may be a permanent fixture in Miami for most of the year, the zeal of the city particularly heats up on the cusp of summer when the annual Miami Swim Week circles back around. Over five days, this year spanning May 29 to June 2, global swimwear brands once again rolled into the ‘Magic City’ to bask in one of the many...

Retail

H&M to open at The Shops at Brickell City Centre, Miami

Swedish fashion giant H&M is set to open a new location at The Shops at Brickell City Centre (BCC), one of Miami's leading retail and lifestyle destinations developed by Swire Properties. Joining the likes of Zara, Levi's, Chanel Fragrance, and more, the new store is set to enhance the current retail offering at BBC. The move also sees The Shop...

Retail

Privé Porter opens in Miami

Privé Porter, a purveyor and reliable retail source for acquiring Hermès handbags, has opened its first store in Miami. Jeffrey and Michelle Berk, the founders of Privé Porter, had Miami on their radar because of the amount of wealthy consumers there. 35 percent of the company’s buyers are Middle Eastern. The new Privé Porter store will be...

Fashion

From San Francisco to Miami: Six emerging American fashion hubs

Undeniably, America’s most famous fashion capital is New York City with Los Angeles coming close on the heels. In recent years, a number of cities across the US are becoming fast contenders as the next fashion hub whether that’s due to reviving its heritage in denim or disrupting the industry with the latest fashion tech innovations. Another...

Business

Industry Model Mgmt expands to Miami

Industry Model Mgmt, a growing boutique women's modeling agency, has announced the opening of their newest office in Miami, Florida. Founded by Federico Pignatelli, The Industry Model Mgmt is a division of Pier 59 Studios. "The Miami opening is part of a period of terrific growth for the brand taking place over the past two years, since...

Fairs

Kingpins cancels Miami show

London - Kingpins has cancelled its upcoming show in Miami due to lack of attendance. The denim boutique trade show was aiming to host its debut event in Miami next month, targeted at the Latin American denim market. However in a statement sent out Thursday morning, the trade fair organisers confirmed the event, which has been scheduled to take...

Fashion

Trina Turk Mercedes-Benz Presents designer

Designer Trina Turk is this season's "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer with plans to debut a Spring 2011 swimwear collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami Beach. The "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program recognizes designers that demonstrate dedication to use of quality materials, unique style and innovative design. Trina Turk joins a...