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Pérez Art Museum Miami Hosts First Family Fundraiser, KIDS JAMM at PAMM

On Sunday, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) celebrated KIDS JAMM at PAMM, the museum’s first-ever family fundraiser, presented by Centner Academy. Benefiting the museum’s vital arts education programs, the sold-out event invited families to connect with the museum through music, dancing, and art-making activities with some of Miami’s best-known artists.  Co-chaired by Suzy Buckley Woodward, Jessica Plair Sirmans, and Alexa Wolman, the event kicked off with a lively drag queen story hour by Missy Meyakie LePaige, one of Miami’s favorite drag queens. Story hour continued throughout the afternoon with Miami personalities like former NFL player Brett Romberg and chef Lorena Garcia. The event also featured dancing and live music, including special performances by Miami City Ballet School and Ashlee Cramer Zumbini. Children and adults also enjoyed a variety of inclusive art-making activities that encouraged artistic expression, including postcard souvenirs with Eddie Arroyo, printmaking with Michele Oka Doner, a sculpture workshop with Jamilah Sabur, and a pottery throwdown with Kira Tippenhauer. Throughout the day, guests were able to refuel at a snack station by Constellation Culinary Group. All funds raised from the event support PAMM’s free access days and the PAMM Student Pass, which gives free access to PAMM for all Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. Co-Chairs Suzy Buckley Woodward, Jessica Plair Sirmans, Alexa Wolman Host Committee Sarah Arison, Pablo Annovelli, Sylvia Benito, Anirays Camino, Amanda Church-Gueikian, Rachael DiLorenzo, Natalia and Sebastian Echavarria, Asha Elias, Nina Johnson, Kelley Johnson, Amaris Jones, Sari and Justin Kaplan, Gianni LaCapra, Nina Miguel, Anita Barba Pelt, Cindy Pearlstein, Salma Merchant Rahmathulla, Alon Rehany and Mark Kingdon, Oti and Remi Roberts, Ashley Sebok Boehne, Morgan Shara, Sloane Spanierman, Nikki Spoelstra, Katy Stoka, Marisa Toccin Lucas Sponsors David Yurman, Centner Academy, Art Angels, Neiman Marcus, C’est Chou, Blick Art Materials Photos by World Red Eye

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Day of Indulgence: Celebrating Bal Harbour Shops’ 50th Anniversary

By Gisel Habibnejad Photography by World Red Eye Bal Harbour became a fashion staple in Miami when it first opened in 1965. Ever since, Miamians of the last half century have flocked to buy the latest fashion trends and classic pieces—many of which have remained in our wardrobe all these years. Bal Harbour Shops houses 100 designer boutiques and two of the most luxurious department stores: Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. The open-air shopping space was officially recognized by the world in 2012 when it topped “the list as the world’s most productive shopping center, based on sales per square foot, according to data compiled by the International Council of Shopping Centers.” Under the care of the Whitman Family, three generations have remained at the forefront of Miami’s premier and luxury retail space.  In efforts to celebrate its big 50, Bal Harbour Shops gifted Miami’s elite with a Day of Indulgence. Guests enjoyed lunch and a day filled with personalized pampering, such as makeup sessions with GLAMSQUAD; a brow treatment, false lash application or a mini oxygen blast with GEE Beauty; and acupuncture ear bead treatments with Dr. Ronel Corbin. On the fashion spectrum, a garment fitting with Phat Buddha’s designer Alissa Benishai; a handmade hat from Eugenia Kim; and Miu Miu sunglasses fitted by Designer Eyes. Lastly, guests received personalized photos courtesy of Photo&Go, an exclusive bracelet by Chanel Bal Harbour Shops, and a personalized gift bag. Big Bag Theory provided the leather pouch turned tote which served as the gift bag for guests. Inside, attendees found a candle from Dyptique, an oxygen facial from GEE Beauty, a leather pouch with surprise inside by VINCE, $200 store credit from Sara Colombo Nest Casa, gift card for four pints of customized ice cream from eCreamery (they also personalized Stanley Whitman’s favorite flavor for his 97th birthday!), apparel by Wildfox, five fitness classes to FlyWheel, a fitness class to Barry’s Bootcamp, movies passes to Ipic, and many others. Notable attendees included: Blaine Trump, Gigi Whitman, Sarah Harrelson (Editor in Chief of Bal Harbour Magazine), Cheryl Stephenson (Marketing Director of Bal Harbour Shops), Chef Ingrid Hoffman, Susie Wahab, Pablo De Ritis (Executive Vice President of FAENA Rose), Silvia Cubina (of Bass Museum of Arts), Ana Hughes (of Vogue Mexico), Lisa Petrillo (CBS Reporter), Renee Bargh (of EXTRA), and Oribe Canales. For more information, please visit: www.balharbourshops.com

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Black Friday Deals & Steals

By Alyse Mier Black Friday is here, and with it comes an overwhelming amount of deals for those hoping to start their holiday shopping. Since you may not have had time to search the Internet for the best deals we did the legwork for you. Below are 15 deals we think you need to check out this Thanksgiving weekend. Athleta From November 27th-December 1st save 20% on everything in store and online. Banana Republic Enjoy 50% off sweater and 40% off the rest. Cole Haan Cole Haan is offering 50% off select styles from November 25th-November 29th. Right now you can also receive 30% off full price items site wide and in stores. Equipment Take advantage of Equipment’s 25% off everything sale. Shop the sale from November 25th-November 30th. Gap Gap is currently running 50% off your entire purchase, no exclusions. If you’re shopping online enter code EARLY at checkout. If your shopping in stores discounts will be taken at the register. Snag this deal from November 25th-November 28th. Joie Save 25% off all full price and sale items. This deals extends from November 25th-November 30th. Journelle Shop Journelle’s More is More sale until December 1st. Take 15% off purchases of $150+, 20% off orders of $300+ and 25% off orders of $500 or more. Be sure to use code THANKSLOVELY at checkout. Kate Spade Enjoy up to 75% off select apparel and accessories during the Kate Spade Surprise Sale. Sale ends November 28th. Loeffler Randall Snag an extra 15% off already on sale shoes with code BLKFRIDAY. Mara Hoffman Shop select styles from 30%-70% off. 5% of all sales will benefit Art Start throughout the holidays. Nasty Gal Shop the Black Friday sale from November 24th– November 27th and receive 30% off select black styles. Also enjoy 30% already marked down items. Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack It’ll be hard to resist 20% off the entire store at Nordstrom when Black Friday comes around. Nordstrom Rack is offering an additional 30% off clearance items. And for those who shop online on Black Friday Nordstrom Rack sweetens the deal by offering free shipping. Neiman Marcus On Black Friday from 8am till noon take an extra 33% off already reduced prices. At noon take an additional 20%. And with any purchase of $100 or more you’ll receive a $50 gift card. All day Friday and Saturday take 40% off select designer apparel. Sephora All day on November 27th snag a number of products that will be marked down as low as $10. Scotch and Soda Save 30% off on the fall/winter collection and receive 10% off everything else. If you’re shopping online be sure to use promo code BlackFriday.

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The Hottest Handbags for Fall

Your best bet on a splurge this fall is most likely going to be on a handbag. Every fashionista knows it’s all about the bag. These classic pieces will forever remain a staple in your wardrobe. So grab your favorite purse and ‘carry’ yourself with elegance.  1. Vince Camuto / $228 / vincecamuto.co 2. ZAC Zac Posen / $298 / theoutnet.com 3. McQ Alexander McQueen / $445 / shopbop.com 4. ALICE + OLIVIA / $595 / aliceandolivia.com 5. Céline / celine.com 6. Valentino / $3,045 / barneys.com 7. Prada / $2,370 / neimanmarcus.com 8. Givenchy / $1,685 / brownsfashion.com 9. Saint Laurent / $2,750 / ysl.com 10. 3.1 Phillip Lim / $715 / tessabit.com

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The Ligné Group Arrives

By Angela Betancourt  This fall, just in time for Art Basel, Miami will welcome the highly anticipated Ligne Ateliers showroom to Wynwood. The Ligne Atelier is a boutique furniture and lighting showroom that caters to the elite clientele looking for the finest in home décor. This will be the company’s first showroom to feature all of the luxury brands they work with and give their clients the opportunity to engage with their offerings on a new level. The Ligne Atelier will be open to the trade as well as the general public. Collections in the Atelier are from the finest craftsman and designers throughout Europe and South America with designs ranging from contemporary to transitional for residential and select commercial projects. Founded by Meredith, 29 and her husband Yuri, 28, the Ligne Atelier is their new endeavor stemming from the couples highly established Ligne Group, a luxury de- sign company that is focused on building, promoting and distributing global brands. The Ligné Group was found- ed in 2013 and consists of three divisions: Ligné Agency, Ligné Magazine and Ligné International. The group has become a driving force behind the market expansion of leading industry brands, and continues to develop their portfolio throughout Europe and the Americas. Both Meredith and Yuri founded the Ligne Group to fill a void within the industry. Within the past few years, there has been a massive shift on how the industry executes its business functions. End users have become much savvier, and designers are discovering new methods to promote themselves that are found outside of the traditional design centers of yesterday. Meanwhile the balancing act to respect the designer and satisfy the end user has become more challenging. In the midst of all the change, Meredith and Yuri recognized an opportunity to help bridge the gaps and fill a void. The Ligne Group was their answer. There was a need on the business side to help designers connect with new products while helping buyers connect with new designers. The Ligne Agency division offers public relations, marketing, brand development, graphic design, and other services to their luxury design clients. Ligne International is the group’s sales, distribution, and import and export division and the Ligne Magazine is a quarterly online publication for the luxury shelter industry that serves as a resource for designers and the press about what is happening within the Ligne group. Despite being so young, the Ligne Group exploded onto the scene and quickly became a major player. The company has since worked with some of the world’s most impressive designers as well as with luxurious and iconic brands. Their new Miami Atelier is a reflection of their in- dustry clout. Brands being showcased include collection’s from Vaheed Taheri, Louis Kazan, Byford and Veronique, and Windfall Contemporary Crystal Lighting. Windfall Contemporary Crystal Lighting is a dynamic contemporary chandelier brand which has set out to re-define the nature of crystal chandeliers. The couple’s decision to establish the Ligne Atelier in Miami was in part because of how well Windfall sales were doing in the city. Their original plan was to open in Los Angeles. However, with Miami’s growing prestige as a designer city combined with all the new residential developments and foreign investments; Meredith and Yuri knew Miami, rather than LA, was where they needed to be. “We were doing great sales in Miami and that made us increasing more familiar with the city so we went with the demand” said Meredith. “We were already doing business in Miami prior to the decision of opening the Atelier here.” The selection of the Atelier in Miami gives the Ligne Group some added advantages they won’t get anywhere else. The cities proximity to South America gives However, with Miami’s growing prestige as a designer city combined with all the new residential developments and foreign investments; Meredith and Yuri knew Miami, rather than LA, was where they needed to be. “We were doing great sales in Miami and that made us increasing more familiar with the city so we went with the demand” said Meredith. “We were already doing business in Miami prior to the decision of opening the Atelier here.” The selection of the Atelier in Miami gives the Ligne Group some added advantages they won’t get any- where else. The cities proximity to South America gives them easier access to reach potential clients coming to Miami from key markets in that region. Meredith also explains that Miami’s design tastes are also a good fit for the Ligne Group and their new Atelier. “Miami has a bigger appeal for the contemporary aes- thetic and for the Miami lifestyle,” she said. “The views are a part of the décor so designs usually have clean lines.” Miami clients like to have some WOW factor whether it’s with an extravagant chandelier, a piece of art, or a pop of color from artwork. They understand these trends and are able to accommodate them via their access to a network of highly talented designers. Access to this network of creativity, will now be even more accessible with the opening of their Wynwood showroom. The couple is very excited to finally materialize a plan that has long been a part of their Ligne Group vi- sion. The Ligne Atelier, in addition to being a compa- ny milestone, will also be a testament to the hard work and expansive knowledge the company’s two founders bring to the table. Meredith obtained her B.A in Art History from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and her M.A. in the Fine and Decorative Arts from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom. She studied architecture at Oxford University in England and traveled extensively through Europe while completing her dissertation. Her husband Yuri comes from the fashion industry. He’s worked with Fendi Case, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus where he was a couture buyer. Meredith met Yuri when she worked as Fendi’s art curator. It wouldn’t be farfetched to say that they are a design industry power couple. When they

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Haute Hippies Unite in Bal Harbour

Fashion bloggers, wardrobe stylists and shopaholics all couldn’t wait to preview the latest collection of the trend-setting brand, Haute Hippie, in Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour. The Cusp department was buzzing with the chatter and pandemonium by its guests, in awe of the exclusive glimpse of the brand’s newest pieces that consisted of oversized blazers and romantic, drapey necks. While visual stimulation was being had, taste buds tingled with the help of delicious pulled pork sliders and sweet potato fries courtesy of The Zodiac, the department store’s resident restaurant. By Nycole Sariol

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Erwin Creed of the House of CREED visits Miami

          Erwin CREED, 31, seventh generation of the House of CREED, looks forward to meeting clients, signing bottles and presenting special new offerings from Paris during his upcoming US visit. Thursday, November 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour 9700 Collins Ave. Bal Harbour, Florida 305.865.6161 Friday, November 9th, from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. Neiman Marcus Coral Gables 390 San Lorenzo Ave. Coral Gables, FL 786.999.1000   www.creedboutique.com  

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