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A superiorly stylish troika dictating the bounds and borders of urban fashionality, meet the visionary women responsible for the elevated look of fashion house Lafayette 148 New York. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Courageously innovating our intimates, lux lingerie line Giapenta integrates landmark textile technology with a classical sense of chic to enhance that most delicate of delicates. — Text by Hugh Marchand

A regal glimpse into the complex fashionways of beleaguered Venezuela, Daniela Panaro and ultra-feminine line No Pise La Grama have made an undeniable effect on our world’s wider fashion sense. — Text by Hugh Marchand

Almost overpowered by the potential inherent in our metropolis, Shahab Karmely and One River Point seek to re-frame the concept of luxury to the modern Miamian. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

If someone asked you to define Miami style, what would you say? Most of us would be speechless. For me, I believe that real style comes from within, and what we decide to wear day in and day out on our sunny shores is as unpredictable as the weather. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Fashionistas love roses and never more so than when they’re crafted of 46.09 carats of pink sapphires, 30.28 carats of rubies, 12.30 carats of tsavorites, 11.35 carats of white diamonds and 1.8 carats of emeralds set in 18K white gold.

Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A Miami native utterly in love with the city he’s in, Cibo’s Yoshi Dade brings one secret ingredient to every charming concoction that passes his bar top: An A+ personality ultimately concerned with patron satisfaction — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Edward Leal

Now generally relegated to the realm of the artisanal, the neighborhood butcher was once a stalwart segment of an area’s food culture. Below we bemoan the loss and celebrate the resurgence of that most carnivorous of craftsmen: The butcher. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Anxious that we all enjoy our occasional indulgences, get the skinny on how to combat that most malicious of alcoholic aftereffects: the beer belly. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

An irreverent, daring and sexy place, Miami is uncompromising when it comes to fashion. While other cities disparage our uninhibitedness, we make no excuses and continue to soak up the sun while providing a lax attitude and ample sizzle. — Text by Francesca Cruz. Images provided by influencers

How is Rik Rak able to consistently provide the latest trends available for its clients both in fashion and beauty? The key is Raquel Watters’ keen eye for the latest trends that have not yet reached the masses. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photo by Edward Leal

1. Marines Torres, Elena Chacon, Denise Otero, Victoria Kenny, Claudia Nunez 2. Francesca Rinonapoli, Annamaria Perrone, Ida Cattaneo, Monica Badash Campana, Lilia Ojeda 3. Francesca Romana Mondello, Carmen Pucci, Mariana & Jorge Tello De Gonzalez. Jorge Tello De Gonzalez, Francesca Mondello, Carmen Pucci, Mariana Tello De Gonzalez 4. Francesca Rinonapoli, Francesca Balestrazzi

1. Tibor Hollo & Sheila Hollo 2. Audrey, Bettina, Jerry, Natalie & Julia Hollo 3. David & Jennifer Diaz 4. Terry & Roberto Munoz w/ children David & Sarah

Ian Derek creates functional eyewear that enhances the aesthetic of the consumer while supporting their individuality. With Component, he’s established a brand where everything stems from an idea rather than a specific style or statement. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photo courtesy of Component

1. Paul & Bertha Pino, Carolina & Nelson Hincapie 2. Danny & Ximena Figueroa 4. Ariel & Christina Manso 5. Alexa Ferrer, Luis Santos, Melanie Mueller

1. Caridad Barros, Bobby Barros 2. Alejandra Rivera, Jorge Reyes, Camila Romero 3. Gerardo Trujillo, Lazara Perez 4. Eddie Chavez, Ana Correa 5. Alina Suarez, Bobby Barros, Bernardo Suarez 6. Deivis Martinez, Gio Miranda, Adriana Valles 7. Sachari Milian, Marcela Sarmiento 8. Maria Elena Restrepo, Margarita Restrepo 9. Bobby Barros, Ariannys Alvares 10. Margarita Restrepo, Luis Gutierrez, Bobby Barros, Maria Barajas 11. Maria Martinez, Maria Barajas, Mayra Arana, Whitney Madrid

Thalassa Boom’s collection reflects her European, Latin and Caribbean roots. Born in Holland, she was raised in Curaçao, where the island’s 80 nationalities and varied cultures had a significant influence on her taste and designs. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photo by Edward Leal

1. Ervin Contreras, Gissenia Biddle, Valeria Cardenal, Elena Fraguas, Ethel Jerez, Victor Millán 2. Elena Fraguas, Andres De Palacio 3. Javier Cardenal, Valeria Cardenal 4. Alexis Hidalgo, Aleric Constantin, Alexandru Ilie 5. Antony Goureau, Valeria Cardenal, Elena Fragua, Ethel Jerez, Andres De Palacios 6. Joseline & Claudio Pietrobelli 7. Pedro Behrens, Filberto Acencio 8. Jose Tomas Martin, Sonia Palacios, Elena Fraguas, Andres De Palacio 9. Javier & Valeria Cardenal, Ethel Jerez, Alexis Hidalgo, Doug & Leda Jones 10. Victor Millán, Gissenia Biddle, Ervin Contreras

1. Flip Aguilera, Alina Shriver, Jackie Nespral, Alon Seifan, Nelson Dellis 2. Ceci Marizu, Marie Cataudella 3. Romero Britto, Alina Shriver, Philip Levine 4. Susie Wahab, Barbara Becker, Iran Issa-Khan, Tara Solomon 5. Susie Lurie, Dara Lieber, Caroline Cardenas 6. Monica Ramos, Cynthia Hatami, Patricia Potestades 7. Monica Gonzalez, Anna Blackman 8. Farah Tayfour, Monica Ramos

1. Andres Urdaneta, Mariaelena Sabatier, Omar Suarez, Marie Colon, Hector Ruiz, Hector Galeano, Patrick Deblasio 2. Ani Flores, Hideliza Queroz, Carlos Lahrssen, Carlos Flahrssen, Maria Mira, Federico Schacht, Claudia Salazar, Felipe Lahrssen, JT Gonzalez, Oldyver Green, Victor Lantigua 3. Luther Lange, Ana Negri, Johnny Barros 4. Ani Flores, Hideliza Queroz, Carlos Lahrssen, Carlos Flahrssen, Maria Mira, Federico Schacht, Claudia Salazar, Felipe Lahrssen, JT Gonzalez, Oldyver Green, Victor Lantigua 5. Lenny Vargas, Andrea Otero, Lashevia Miller, Jessica Gonzalez, Eileen Ellis, Felicia Lopez Walker, Pedro Pardo, Annette Ruiz, Raul Marrero 6. Areya Keshvari, Krysteena Simpson, Julio Perez, James Pena, Jeanette Del Pino, John Manrique, Abby Beauchamp, Ana Rodriguez, Jasmine Alvarez, Julio Rabelo, Charlotte Pillay, Agota Eross Whiworth, Robert Motes, Chris McGrew, Ivy Castro 7. Mark Hughes, Elizabeth Lamborghini, Laura Gutierrez, Paola Gutierrez, Shawn Dosh, Ingrid Melendez, Jackie Rivera, Katie Moraga, Madelyn Bonilla, Jairo San Miguel, Guillermo Menucucci, Griffin Cardew, Charlie Agero 8. Tatiana Echeverri, Angela Mejia, Yulli Villanueva, Erika Franck, Xavier Gonzalez, Maria Perez, Monique Gonzalez, Silvia Clarke, Carolina Suarez, Aguiar, Claire Robert, Lisbet Turino, Jennifer Barbosa, Diane Vidoni, Tom Toth 9. Oliver Verde, Marianela Cruz, Andrew Garcia, Jorge Padua, Carlos Mathison, Maria Belen, Brandon Reyes, Lexi Aguirre, Marcos Morales, Marlene Cabrera, Mikel Moreno, Joe Padua

Ensconced within Icon Brickell lies Cantina La Veinte, a paradisiacal portion of the best Mexican culture has to offer in and out of the kitchen. Join us as we spend a day learning just what it takes to make a successful restaurant the talk of the town. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Cantina La Veinte

1. Alexa Gresely, Lisa Root, Maria Gresely 2. Paige Farrey, Toni Acocella 3. Altin Koço, Tracy Koço, Foster Koço Tira Koço 4. Terri Abril, Bill Logan 5. Michael O’Connell, Cecilia Veloz O’Connell, Daisy Vazquez, Michael Styer 6. Beth Long, Diane Wimbrow 7. Courtney Whitney, Mark Scharnitz 8. Elaine Gengo, Mary Lee 9. Kristi Kinard-Dunstan, Bud Farrey 10. Valerie Rivera, Paul Scott

Ariadna Gutierrez shows us how to lead the season in style, with lavish looks and a dose of glamour and aptitude. — Photographer: Pablo Costanzo Model: Ariadna Gutierrez Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna, Marisol Arias & Gustavo Espinoza Hair & Makeup: Cesar Ferrette @ Rik Rak Salon Photo Assistant: Gerardo Briceño Photographed @ Studio Eight 3250 NE 1st Ave.

1. Jorge, Darlene, Felipe & Jon Paul Perez 2. Paul Perez, Gil Dezer, Erick Fordin 3. Jorge Mendez, Hannah Rosenberg 4. Sebastian Acosta, Jose Sosa 5. Jorge Perez, Fabian Burgos 6. Alan Iovaine, Marina Perepelytsia 7. Angela & Sandra Macchi 8. Carlos & Claudette Casal 9. Dominique Serpico, Harrison Flynn 10. Carlos Rosso, Kathryn & Daniel Mikesell 11. Scott Moss, Jeff Callahan, John Torres, Scott Desharnais

1. The Curtis Family, a featured Survivor Story 2. Dr. Barry Katzen, Dr. Madeleen Mas, Dr. Ildefonso Mas, Carol Melvin 3. The Scholls 4. Dr. Niberto & Dr. Gilda Moreno 5. Ben & Marcia Mollere 6. Dr. Italo & Mrs. Rejane Linfante 7. Dr. Sergio Triana & Marisa Hild 8. Isis Zambrana-Diaz, Jose Diaz 9. Luis & Annette Arango 10. Mark Higgins & Danielle Cohen Higgins

Brave and genius, we introduce you to a group of talented designers providing a breath of fresh air to the South Florida landscape with aesthetics that are powerful and relevant within the current momentum. — Photography: Nick Garcia | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Hair & Makeup: Cesar Ferrette @ Rik Rak | Model: Maria Piracci @ The Syndical Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre

1. Nervis Martin, Greta Martinez 2. Ruben Salinas, Saac Salinas, Alexa Menjivar, Mily Salinas, Greta Martinez, Lea Salinas, Nervis Martin, Danisley Moreno 3. Greta Martinez, Nervis Martin, Danisley Moreno, Ruben Salinas, Isaac Salinas, Mily Salinas 4. Nervis Martin, Greta Martinez, Ruben Salinas 5. Ruben Salinas, Mily Salinas, Greta Martinez

1. Casey Koslowski, Shelley Figueroa, Peggy Fucci, Karen Howard, Catherine Kohn, Erika Munoz 2. Kayla Barrera, Grant Lundberg, Noelia Suarez 3. Ross Fox, Hiten Samtani, Chris Cuomo, Yoav Barilan 4. Philip Spiegelman, Michael Neumann

1. Maria Buccellati, Alejandra Boquete 2. Agustina Casas Sere Leguizamon, Sol Perez, Danie Gomez-Ortigoza, Iran Issa Khan 3. Clarisa Brignone, Maria Molla 4. Javier Lopez, Jessica Juliao, Miguelina Ramirez, Nelson Rios 5. Tara Solomon, Nick D’Annunzio, Michelle Areces 6. Jessica Juliao, Nelson Rios, Maria Buccellati, Alexandra Goeseke Cervera 7. Sam Bernstein, Maria Buccellati 8. Sam Robin, Iran Issa Khan 9. Danie Gomez-Ortigoza, Somy Ali, Soledad Lowe, Michelle Areces-Zandy 10. Jose Forteza, Elysze Held

Fashion-forward as we are in this city, there’s always one aspect of our wardrobe we loath to let others admire: Our closets. We spotlight a number of wondrous wardrobe essentials that will change the way you pick out what to wear. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

1. Luchi Estevez, Myk Likhov, Clare Laverty, Jennifer Grace 2. Christi Caceres, Elena Bou 3. Katiuska & Steven Sebastiani 4. Melissa Hall, Svietlana Barbon

1. Francesca Cruz, Jorge Arauz, Estrellita S. Sibila, Monica Pardo, Lutz Karpf 2. Betty De Aragon, Esra Erdogan Mello, Tracy Koço, Ana Negri, Kayla Avila 3. Alejandro Bonet, Martin Melo 4. Johanna Cure, Isa Zapata 5. Kristopher Goddard, Iryna Drach 6. Maikel Millo, Raquel Watters 7. Nicole Cohen, Austin Hollo 8. Karla Fortuny, Kayla Avila, Christian Lopez 9. Vivianna Franchy, Mily Gross, Clara Gross 10. Claudia Grullon, Elena Linares, Wildary Villasmil 11. Fressia Espinosa, Chantal Lievano, Esra Erdogan Mello 12. Camila Zalazar 13. Estevao Saynoviscki, Dr. Neda Bahmadi, Rafael Leonor 14. Arlen Guerrero, Margaret (Gosia) Grzych 15. Kenya Hijuelos 16. Roxanna Amashta, Poncho De Anda, Lina Amashta 17. Lily Hernandez, Amanda Diaz, Dr. Neda Bahmadi, Jazzm Tarver, Sandra Bolivar 18. Bryan Pena, Isabella Quinones 19. Javier Cardenal, Valeria Cardenal 20. Jenna Daniello, Sylvia Kindlain 21. Nora Camejo 22. Syama Reyes, Nicole Whitaker 23. Valerie Lopez Amber, Kemp,Gerstel, Nina Malavia 24. Jay Shehadeh, Katherine Shehadeh, Mahmud Shihadeh 25. Esra Erdogan Mello, Tracy Koco, Katrina & Alex Vargas Vila 26. Courtney Paige Alvarez, Betty De Aragon & Isabella Quinones w/ Guests 27. Gonaz Jalilvand, Jorge Arauz, Estrellita S. Sibila, Grant Stern 28. Carlos Martorell, Stephanie Cardelle 29. Isa Zapata, Lorena Coyle 30. Maria Del Polar, Rubio Jonathan Verde 31. Michelle & Armando Rosquete 32. Oltion Mollaymeri, Julie Harris

1. Fernando De Nunez, Louis Birdman, Alan Araujo, Harvey Daniels, Nirka Burns 2. Elliot Machado, Vivian Abraham, Clement Bertrand 3. Roberta Queiroz Poli, Kitty King, Myrna Porcaro 4. William Tollet, Pamela Diaz De Leon, Asi Zilberberg 5. Suzie Vargas, Seikiti Shinmon, Hye Blinder, Silvanei Bull

1. Estrellita Sibila, Jorge Arauz 2. Olga Argüello, Ashley Berlin 3. Alex & Scarlet Batlle 4. Leslie Armendariz, Aabad Melwani 5. Ross & Ashley Kotkin, Doug Mandell

1. Peter Green, Barry Remi, Aboudou Jordan, Christian Tupper 2. Sonia Figueroa, Sherman Gay 3. Jennifer Lapeyre, Ruth Palma, Jasmin Aydagul 4. Carmen Casadella, Claudia Patricia Eusse, Michelle Minagorri, Belinda Andretti 5. Winsome Frazier, Sonia Figueroa, Ruth Palma, Ronnie Taylor 6. Sherman Gay, Carmen Casadella 7. Sherman Gay, Belinda Andretti, Barry Remi 8. David Green, Ronnie Taylor

1. Santiago Cordovez, Anibal Roa, Santiago Vanegas 2. Andres Asion, Natalia Botero, Alejandro Sanchez 3. Andres Felipe Roa, Santiago Cordovez, Santiago Vanegas, Javier Gomez 4. Hernando Carrillo, Karen Rodriguez, Javier Marin 5. Ricardo Montes, Clara Ine Solano, Anibal Roa 6. Agustin Bunuel, Lazaro Bolivar 7. Javier Marin, Beatriz Calero 8. Hector Ramirez, Santiago Cordovez 9. Francisco Pizano, Natalia Borrero 10. Javier Gomez, Ingrid Moreno 11. Olga Castano, Karen Rodriguez 12. Mauricio Behari, Elizabeth Juelle

1. Maile Aguila, Lian Oteiza, Carla & Monica De Fortuna 2. Claire Laverty, Susanne Birbragher 3. Brian Priebe, Vanessa Priebe, Vivian & Jason Straka 4. Jacquie Molina, Mily De Molina

1. Erick Zegeer, Alicia Ortiz, Kristy Picornell, Monica Couso 2. Jay Miranda, Michelle Bookout, Keith Jenmings 3. Olivia Melchiode, Lily Melchiode, Steven Henriques, Sebastian Henriques, Joseph Melchiode 4. Miguel Cruz, Karen Perez, Joseph Melchiode 5. Alicia Ortiz, Eric Zegger 6. Cristina Valladares, Alen Nicolas, Mario Solano, Maria Calvo 7. Danasia Hatfiel, Kayla Saintcould 8. Abbey Bookout, Alyssa Abril 9. Courtney Dominguez, Michael Dominguez 10. Isabel Zandarin, Michael Garrido 11. Jose Quesada, Pablo Mora, Devon Wright 12. Greg Scott, Mercedes Yanes

1. Sol Angeris, Luis Rey, Angela Gomez, Adrian Silveris, Juan Tobon, Rocio Spurrier, Felipe Contento, Patricia Gomez, Gustavo Galvez, Maria Mceod, Nicolas Barbara, Arianny Santos, Arturo Cardenas, Elena Osio, Carlos Lopez, Yatiana Yanes, Andreina Martin, Sandra Osorio 2. Fernan Hernandez, Teresa Herrera, Patricia Herrera, Anneliese Velazquez, Holger Odenstein 3. Alicia Cercera, Martin Melo 4. Martin Melo, Carlos Melo 5. Yordany Ovalle, Alejandro Aballi, Alain Sequeiro 6. Alexandra Elfmont, Blanquita Rivero, Yanet De Castro 7. Gilberto Quintero, Fernan Hernandez, Alessandra Ulrich, John Parsiani, Holger Odenstein 8. Pilar Vasquez, Mauricio Gaviria 9. Anneliese Velazquez, Miguel Velazquez 10. Gisella Heins, Fabian Echagaray 11. Angelica Fajardo, Eva Leung 12. Helmut Sprinckmoller, Bruno Tartarini