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The holidays are here, along with the photos, parties, and unforgettable moments that deserve your most radiant look.

For 30 years, Joseph Zolobczuk has served at the heart of YES Institute.

Aiming to preserve and share the emotions and memories that shape everyday life, the paintings of Eva Armisén invite us to pause, offering a space where people can recognize themselves.

In Miami’s beauty landscape, Lash Society Miami has emerged as the new standard of luxury lash artistry.

A magnetic presence at Art Basel Miami Beach for nearly two decades, Brendan Murphy has built a world where creativity refuses to be confined.

Step into a world where interiors flow effortlessly into exteriors, where architecture and artistry move in unison to shape spaces that linger in memory. Introducing the 2025 DESIGN MINDS — a curated collective of South Florida’s most visionary creators, the tastemakers redefining how we live, feel and experience design.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO), the Official Symphony Orchestra of the City of Miami, proudly celebrates Maestro Eduardo Marturet’s 20th Anniversary as Music Director & CEO. Since 2006, Maestro Marturet has transformed MISO into one of Miami’s most dynamic cultural institutions, acclaimed for diverse programming, world premieres, and meaningful community connections.

In a city defined by movement, light, and reinvention, few have shaped Miami’s modern skyline quite like Martin Melo.

When Talia Lopez-Grijalva was presented with the opportunity to join California Closets Miami more than 12 years ago, she recognized it as a chance to help her clients achieve organization while creating beautiful and functional closet systems tailored to their needs.

Acclaimed interior designer Raymond Jimenez, founder of Raymond Nicolas and star of Netflix’s Designing Miami and HGTV’s Divided by Design, will add his signature aesthetic to the interiors and amenities of Alhambra Parc, the highly anticipated 10th project by MG Developer celebrating a decade in real estate.

For Allison Newbauer Strongin, President of Kirk Jewelers, jewelry has always been about more than brilliance — it’s about legacy, connection and community. Founded in 1947 by her grandfather in Downtown Miami, the family business has gracefully passed through generations, each adding their own chapter to its storied history.

At the helm of BB Americas, Delano Valentim de Andrade leads with a global perspective — driving strategic growth and fostering innovation through a customer-focused, forward-thinking approach to modern banking

Miami is a city where visionaries thrive — leaders who blend Gumption, innovation and community impact. Meet a few of the trailblazers shaping the Magic City’s future, inspiring progress while staying rooted in integrity and purpose.

When big defendants think they can get away with negligence, Zarzaur Law proves them wrong in the courtroom where it counts.

What if you could see your doctor when you needed them?

Reimagining South Florida’s urban landscape through MG Developer, Alirio Torrealba is developing communities that will stand the test of time and benefit generations to come.

Seven of Miami’s boldest fashionistas step into the limelight at the Adrienne Art Center For The Performing Arts — each curating looks from their own closets, channeling the elegance of a 1950s night at the theater. From the velvet hush of the stage to an intermission rendezvous at Teatro, the theater’s scarlet-hued restaurant, their style stories unfold in pure cinematic glamour.

After more than 30 years, 6,000+ brand names and a 75% share of drug name approvals, Brand Institute Helmed by James L. Dettore is at the top of the name game as the world’s #1 nomenclature firm.

With more than 20 years of experience as a leading force of style and artistry in the U.S., Colombia-born and New York-raised Emilio Uribe is an award-winning hair & makeup maestro

Driven, disciplined and endlessly motivated, these Miami Strong powerhouses embody peak performance at its finest. With sweat, stamina, and self-care at the forefront, they redefine strength — living boldly, training hard, and inspiring others to elevate their lives.

As Miami continues to attract top-tier talent, businesses and institutions from around the world, the city is experiencing a renaissance.

A dynamic business leader with a passion for innovation, people, and purpose-driven work, Olivia Caringi is currently the General Manager for Miami at Blacklane, a global chauffeur service known for sustainability and luxury.

The heart behind Shands Yoga, Ashly “Shands” Alvarez infuses Miami’s wellness scene with authentic presence through her dynamic Power Vinyasa, balancing Yin Yang, and mindful Slow Flow practices.

A distinguished figure in South Florida’s financial landscape, Brenner Cavalcante serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending & Information Technology Officer at BB Americas Bank.

Born from personal experience and a deep desire to support individuals and families affected by spinal cord injuries, Strength & Faith Foundation is a life-changing organization to many.

First gaining recognition in the 1980s when he designed a series of t-shirts featuring caricatures of local surfers, Daniel O’Connor is an instinctive recycler, and the visionary artist behind Danny O Studio, where he creates collage art using a range of mediums, ranging from colorful magazine paper to subtle and sophisticated Scotch tape drawings.

The CEO of MG Developer, Alirio Torrealba, has built a legacy of excellence in Coral Gables and beyond.

Taking Miami to new philanthropic heights by creating lasting impacts, the Angels Among Us on these pages inspire change and touch lives around the city and beyond.

Brickell-headquartered North Development continues to make strides as an industry powerhouse and a disruptor in the condo-hotel space.

Fast fashion is out — sustainable style is in. Leading this revolution is Gabriella Smith, a trailblazing fashion sustainability advocate whose TED Talk boldly challenges the fast fashion industry.

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

Pets aren’t just animals — they’re family. And it’s even more significant of a bond when rescues are involved, bringing unconditional love and endless joy with each tail wag or purring cuddle to the humans who rescued them.

The inspiration behind family-owned Parisian Pet is based on the mission to inspire pup parents to include their furry counterparts at family gatherings, important celebrations and everyday activities.

Since joining Casa de Campo in January 2017, Jason Kycek has led the company to consecutive record-breaking sales years.

For more than 16 years, Alexandra Ramos and her therapy dogs have been bringing love, comfort and healing as they visit hospitals, nursing homes and special care facilities, meeting patients of all ages.

The Friends Of Miami Animals Foundation (FoMA) helps financially struggling pet owners care for them, with the goal of keeping them out of shelters.

Award-winning Wok Star Eleanor Hoh is a Miami food personality who’s been on the pulse of the South Florida food scene as a cooking teacher, blogger, event curator, producer and influencer.

Fueled by more than 50 years of international experience in the industry, and decades of development success in South Florida in one of the world’s most competitive development landscapes, The Melo Group is a proven leader in the field, united around a strong family core.