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Katherine Cordero’s Symbolic Jewelry: Vintage Treasures, Renewed Power

Since launching her namesake brand in 2011, the work of Katherine Cordero has evolved beyond statement jewelry into a philosophy that transforms symbolic design into a tool for personal transformation.

Gio Isaza: The Painter Behind a Made-to-Measure Fashion House

Painting came before fashion for designer Gio Isaza.

Elizabeth Buenaventura: Fine Jewelry as Modern Amulets

Fine jewelry is meant to mark a life’s milestones rather than simply decorate them: that’s the idea behind the world of Elizabeth Buenaventura.

CRUR: Sculptural Fique Bags Handcrafted in Colombia by Cristina Uribe

Founded by designer Cristina Uribe, CRUR transforms traditional techniques into bold, sculptural pieces created for the modern wardrobe of its global audience.

House of Noy: Brenda Noy’s One-of-a-Kind Atelier in South Miami

Interior design was the unlikely entry point for designer Brenda Noy.

Bárzaga: Alejandro Barzaga’s Cuban Voice in Luxury Fashion

Asewing machine and a stack of online tutorials were the starting point for designer Alejandro Barzaga.

Miami’s Most Stylish 2026: The Golden Dream

Set against Miami Dade College's National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, a curated cast of the city's most stylish figures moves in a visual narrative shaped by memory, resilience and transformation. The concept honors the Cuban exiles who arrived in the U.S. with little material wealth but carried with them a dream that would help define the spirit and shape the future of Miami. This editorial is a tribute to an inner richness no loss can ever erase, a light no hardship can dim, and the enduring power of dreaming beyond circumstance.

Mario Matsumoto Fujii: The CEO Building BB Americas Bank Into a Bridge Between Brazil and the U.S.

Drawing on nearly three decades of experience with Banco do Brasil, Mario Matsumoto Fujii brings a global perspective to leading BB Americas Bank. He talks about his thoughts on leadership, innovation, organizational culture, and the bank's role in connecting Brazilians with the U.S. financial market.

Renaissance of Towers: Helidon Xhixha’s Sculpture Lands at MIA

A 20-foot stainless steel colossus now anchors Miami International Airport’s Central Boulevard entrance, and it arrives with serious symbolic weight.

Joe Zarzaur: The Trial-First Lawyer Behind a $50 Million Verdict

Success at Zarzaur Law isn’t defined by quick resolutions.

The Miami Method: How Miami Herbert Business School Teaches MBAs to Lead With AI

Paul A. Pavlou, PhD, Dean Leonard M. Miller Professor Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami MIAMI METHOD At the University of Miami Business School, we are not preparing MBA students to compete with artificial intelligence.

A Youth Heart Ambassador’s Story: Why Early EKG Screenings Save Lives

According to the American Heart Association, the most significant heart health success stories sometimes begin long before symptoms appear.

Pilar Ibarra Vargas Turns Discarded Foliage Into Floral Art

A linguist by profession, Pilar Ibarra Vargas built a career teaching Spanish and English long before flowers became her creative outlet.

Proven Results

Across the most sought-after practices, a select group of physicians defines modern care through precision, discretion and innovation with advanced treatments that blend expertise with hospitality-driven wellness.

Beauty Refined

Some artists find their muse in one place.

Natural Flavor

It is the method. Milk & Patience is a yogurt that introduces cultures in small amounts, forcing slow bacterial growth that builds a tang, creaminess, and thickness most plant-based varieties never get close to.

Top 20 Professionals Under 40 2026

We scoured The Magic City to bring you the next generation of leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective fields with their own unique signature blend of style, savvy and sophistication.

Philanthropic Vision

Jackson Health Foundation CEO Flavia Llizo has emerged as a visionary force redefining what modern philanthropy can achieve in a complex healthcare landscape.

Peak Freak

The Freak arrived in 2001 as a manifesto.

Pet Portraits

There’s something deeply personal about a portrait, and Maria Rosa Sevilla Abad understands that better than most.

Modern Heirlooms

With a people-first mantra, Miami-born luxury boutique Timeluxe blends Swiss watchmaking and sculptural jewelry into wearable stories celebrating milestones and moments worth remembering.

Enduring Generosity

Redefining Miami philanthropy through patient leadership, strategic generosity and a deeply personal commitment to education, health, culture and expanding opportunities by strengthening communities, Jorge Luis & Marile Lopez are on a mission to change lives.

Legacy Of Giving

Through service, generosity and determination, this year’s Angels Among Us create lasting change that will endure for generations to come.

Flavor Surge

Diners who thought they already knew the rhythm of Toro Toro will notice a new energy moving through the menu.

Go Getters 2026

Located in one of the most diverse and dynamic business centers in the world, the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, engage and grow. The graduates are thought-leaders who transform business, scholarship and lives. To celebrate them, we’ve partnered with the school to present our annual “Go-Getters” feature, honoring current students and recent grands, their successes, hopes and dreams.

Eternal Connection

Behind every rescue dog is a second chance, and behind every adopter is a brave decision to love unconditionally. This feature celebrates surprising beginnings, unlikely bonds and inspiring acts of kindness that turn shelter stories into happy endings that last a lifetime.

Proven Results

Spending his entire legal career building a reputation as one of Florida’s most tenacious personal injury trial lawyers by pushing cases toward jury trial with one goal in mind, Joe Zarzaur of Zarzaur Law secures the maximum recovery for his clients.

Holistic Spaces

For much of her life, Marlen Bedoya has been aware that the spaces we inhabit shape far more than what we see.

Healing Hands

For Nurse Estela Torres, a typical day at VEG 24/7 Pet Emergency Hospital is anything but ordinary.

Art Win

After leaving career as a speech pathologist to pursue her lifelong passion for painting, Miami native and Brickell resident Courtney Einhorn

Natural Aesthetics

A board-certified cosmetic dermatologist recognized for more than two decades of leadership in non-surgical aesthetic medicine, Dr. Mariano Busso is based in Miami with a second practice in Beverly Hills.

Aligned Impact

United by passion and purpose, husbands Hector Zuazo & Bob Medina are champions of equality, visibility and change. Their tireless activism thorough the YES Institute and other organizations uplifts the LGBTQ+ community, proving that love and commitment have the power to drive real social impact.

Dynamic Impact

These POWER COUPLES blend ambition, style and shared vision, shaping business, culture, and community while proving success is even better when built side by side.

Luxury Artistry

In the ever-evolving world of media strategy, Blue Daisy Media stands as one of Miami’s most respected boutique media-buying agencies — a strategic, elegant force behind thoughtful, high-impact campaigns across industries.

Real Renaissance

In a city forever chasing the next headline, Ugo Colombo, Founder of CMC Group, has made a career out of building the places that outlast the noise. For decades, the Milan-born developer has shaped Miami with an uncommon blend of European discipline, coastal ease and architectural luxury that favors proportion, craftsmanship and permanence over trend cycles.

Tailored Lending

Warm weather, tax incentives, and a vibrant ecosystem of business, culture, and innovation make Florida one of the most sought-after destinations for real estate investors.

Borderless Brilliance

A high school junior from Miami, Mateo Acero is quietly building a global classroom of his own making.

Instant Heirlooms

Founded by Miami native Danielle Payton, Cuffed is rewriting the rules of modern adornment with its quietly luxe approach to permanent and custom jewelry.

Urban Momentum

The thriving Miami real estate market continues its rapid evolution, fueled by global capital, design-forward development, and a lifestyle that blends sun, culture and ambition.

Creative Escape

From interactive exhibits to breathtaking installations and canvases galore, Miami Art Week attracts artists, collectors and connoisseurs from around the world to our sunny shores to experience Art Basel and scores of satellite festivals around town.
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