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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

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

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.

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

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. 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

1. Maggie Dante, Danielle N. Garno, Jackie Tommasino, Dr. Melissa Lazarus 2. Danielle N. Garno 3. Janet Lago, Ryon Coote, Mayda Nahhas 4. Karla Meza, Marie Alaby 5. Dr. Melissa Lazarus, Jackie Tommasino 6. Danielle Gonzalez, Danielle N. Garno, Mayda Nahhas 7. Mimi Sanchez 8. Maggie Dante, Danielle N. Garno

1. Ishmael Perez, Monica Veiga, Olga Monson, Susan Trevisa, Carlos Rosso, Vicky Perez Lorido, Diana Boytell, Elizabeth Kabala, David Staples 2. Alexandra Ortelli, Grissell Tudisco, Flavia Tallo 3. Fernando Vives, Patricia Lopez, Julian Quintero 4. Irina Margulis, Jennifer Lopez 5. Sergio Chanteiro, Carlos Rosso 6. Kitty King, Carla Wilson, Gaby Santos 7. Oreste Leccese, Maria Maldonado 8. Jessica Vaceannie, Brianna Gallagher 9. Michelle Bell, Victoria Marques 10. Jennifer Lopez, Raquel Dominguez, Katherine Thunem, Teresita Thunem, Roxana Bolivar 11. Lila & Alejandro Tugender

As Miami continues to become the epicenter of global projects and innovation, locals are leading the social scene with style and confidence.

Oswaldo “Ozz” Negri says he’s blessed to be able to make a career out of he favorite thing in the world: Racing; and to be fortunate enough to be able to give back by raising awareness about causes close to his heart. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Striking a mixture of graphics, colors and textures, alongside retro silhouettes and styling, yields the coolest eclectic looks of the season. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Sofi Perazzo Hair & Makeup: Cesar Ferrette @ Rik Rak & Rogelio Gonzalez @ Red Market Models: Denya & Brooklyn @ Next Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Location: Casa Feliz Miami

Slim swimwear silhouettes with a savage dose of animal patterns applied in variations of metallic hues convey aesthetic codes from designer Thalassa Boom and her current Spring/Summer lineup. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Hair & Makeup: Cesar Ferrette @ Rik Rak Model: Taylor Youngblood @ Next Models Wardrobe: All Swimwear & Coverups by Thalassa Boom Resort Wear @ ThalassaBoom.com Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

Bringing a brand that practically invented luxury lifestyle enhancement to one of our financial district’s most exciting projects, Equinox’s addition to the Brickell Heights complex is the crown jewel of the coveted development. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

We’ve scoured the ever-expanding aesthetic enhancement scene to bring you the city’s best and brightest beauty makers. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Edward Leal

Addressing the aging side-effects of wanderlust: Firsthand experiences with treatments and procedures, performed by leading South Florida medspas, to revive, restore and beautify today, tomorrow and forever. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Miamians interested in iconic innovators would do well to keep their eyes peeled on Elena Trelles, founder of Lash Makers, a company that specializes in eyelash extensions and training. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A decade before the decadent district known as Little Havana mambo’d into existence; the area surrounding Calle Ocho was known as Riverside, as pictured below in 1951. — Text by Ryan Jarrell, Before: Archival Photo courtesy of HistoryMiami; After: Photo courtesy of Marcelo Araica

Have you ever noticed that street vendors often sell unrelated products such sunglasses and umbrellas? That’s because they understand the art of diversification, say the experts at the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Every time you give cash or drop off used clothing, books or furniture for charity, you hear “Do you want a receipt?” Let’s take a look at the real tax benefits of giving. — Text by Sandy Lindsey. Tips courtesy of IRS, TurboTax and H&R Block.

The latest and greatest restaurant to follow the thoroughly toothsome charcoal trend. — Text by Ryan Jarrell, Thai’d Down photo courtesy of @ GourmandJ

Dramatically enhancing Nicklaus Children Hospital’s ability to serve the region’s youth, the facility’s new Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion offers a leading-edge care environment combined with amenities to support critically ill kids — and the families who love them. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

The world is getting smaller every day with the need to be conversant in multiple languages. Village Montessori starts kids out early with their Bilingual and All Day Montessori programs for preschoolers. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

An elegant inverse to the excess typified by our city, Priscilla Taveras’ DAMA offers a rugged, refreshing look to Miami womenswear. — Text by Hugh Marchand Photos by Lucie Hugary

Sunscreen? Check. Ice-cold refreshments? Check. The only thing left on your list to maximize your summertime lounge? A friend for life. Collected below are prime pooches ideal for fulfilling your life and livelihood. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Following up on the success of her two meditation albums in Spanish, popular Holistic Life Coach, Certified ThetaHealing Instructor, Motivator & Meditation Leader Lorena Coyle has released her first English album: EON Meditations For The Soul. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos By Samantha Villavicencio

A shocking styleset eternally linked to liberated womanhood, trimmed tresses are making a major comeback in this most peculiar of periods, and men and women around the globe are loving it. — Text by Hugh Marchand

Think you have a dream job? Meet Carlo Biasiotto, CEO of Italian sparkling wine titans Foss Marai. His business? Celebration. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A retro cantina fulfilling a yawning void, Black Market Miami is the only sports bar Downtown will ever need. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

It’s over. For better or for worse, the pulse-pounding, body-shaking EDM extravaganza known as Ultra has left our lofty shores. Eager for musical programming of a less strenuous sort? Get a taste of authentic American artistry at the clubs listed below. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Masterminding a bold and breezy brand that perfectly complements our city’s climes, Designer Nicky Zimmermann sat down to give us the 411 on the latest look to take the Magic City by storm. — Text by Hugh Marchand

An insider’s guide to The Maldives: What you need to know to travel to this idyllic paradise hailed the most beautiful convocation of islands on Earth. — Text by Francesca Cruz  Photos by Kurumba  

A must-stop during Second Saturday meanderings, Francisco “Paco” De La Torre and his hit art enclave Butter Gallery continue to make waves in an ever-changing arts scene. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Chances are good you have some passing awareness of the 1970’s-era uber-cheesy Smokey & The Bandit movies. All 3 movies were truly stinkers, but the car was cool. Now it’s back and badder than ever. — Text by Bill Lindsey

While the latest timekeeping technology has charm, it just doesn’t have the soul of a classic Rolex or Omega. But attach the Chronos Disc and suddenly your epic watch has a bevy of useful apps. — Text by Bill Lindsey