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UNKNWN and NIKE team up with the talented women of Miami for Super Bowl LIV Weekend in Wynwood

  Mirroring the electricity of Super Bowl LIV as it descends on Miami, FL, UNKNWN debuts a one-of-a-kind experience in partnership with Nike at UNKNWN’s recently opened flagship store in Wynwood. Co-founded by LeBron James, Jaron Kanfer and Frankie Walker Jr., UNKNWN was created to be a platform for the community using fashion, sport, art, and culture. Collaborating with a talented collective of powerful women who call Miami a source of inspiration, UNKNWN Wynwood will be transformed into Nike’s ‘Future is in the Air’ to celebrate women over the weekend of sport. The multi-sensory experience, “created by women for everyone,” will also be the perfect launching pad for Nike’s women’s exclusive shoe: The Air Max Verona. The event will celebrate the global arrival of the sneaker with an exclusive colorway, which will be exclusively sold at UNKNWN over Super Bowl weekend. Below, check out a full schedule of events (open to the public) happening this weekend, from customization workshops to Fit club training classes, all taking place at UNKNWN Wynwood.  Exclusive Accessory Design Workshop by Artist Andrea Bergart Thursday, January 30, 2020 4:00PM – 6:00PM Always a destination for limited edition fashion, UNKNWN has invited New York City based artist, designer, and basketball player Andrea Bergart (@andreabergart) to host a workshop where attendees will customize a new accessory, a football coin purse inspired by Nike and UNKNWN from footballs as keepsakes for the weekend. Bergart’s inspiration stems from her involvement in fashion and the Downtown Girls (all-women) Basketball community where she creates basketball handbags, paintings, and solar prints highlighting WNBA players and basketball culture. Bergart’s basketball bags continue to garner praise from WNBA players, NBA and NFL wives, celebrities, stylists, influencers and confident consumers from New York to Tokyo. This Thursday guest will enjoy this a hands-on design workshop with Bergart where self expression will be the only necessary skill required.  Sign up to attend here: unknwn.com/calendar UNKNWN Fit Club Hit Session Featuring Elise Caldwell of DBC Fitness Friday, January 31, 2020 10:00AM – 12:00PM Through the support of co-founder LeBron James’ sports nutrition company, Ladder, the inaugural team of instructors for UNKNWN FIT CLUB will be a group of inspiring women from the Miami well known fitness scene. Powered by Nike, UNKNWN FIT CLUB will kick-off the morning with a football inspired class on the new exclusive UNKNWN 6000 sq. ft football mural in the courtyard painted by artist Jessy Nite. Beginning this kick-off will be a workout class from Elise Caldwell of Wynwood’s DBC Fitness (@elise_dbcfit). Sign up to attend here: unknwn.com/calendar Exclusive Floral Design Workshop With Bodega Rose Friday, January 31, 2020 2:00PM – 3:30PM & 4:30PM – 6:00PM Happening for two time slots, UNKNWN has invited artist, designer, and landscape architecture of Bodega Rose, Olivia Rose (@bodega.rose) who will work with attendees on customization for planters inspired by Nike, UNKNWN, and the NFL. Rose’s work is informed by natural plant life, introducing horticulture to art, fashion, and performance. Sign up to attend here: unknwn.com/calendar Vinyasa Yoga Flow Session Featuring Cristina Ortega Saturday, February 1, 2020 10:00AM – 12:00PM Following Elise’s Friday class, attendees will then enjoy a Saturday UNKNWN FIT CLUB session with yoga instructor Cristina Ortega (@highonyoga) who fell in love with yoga in 2012. She’s been able to use yoga a way to heal herself through her practice, whether it be a “heartbreak” or just “life,” she has understood the meaning and importance of the need to heal. Ortega’s hope is to inspire others to try yoga and implement it as a way of living. Her message to the world is: “You are capable, you are strong, you are love, you are everything you need to be and more. You are enough.” Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, you are in for a mindful Vinyasa class with power yoga fusion. Sign up to attend here: unknwn.com/calendar  

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Rachael Russell

MIAMI’S RESIDENTIAL IT GIRL AND GO-TO WARDROBE STYLIST TALKS FASHION AND PHILANTHROPY. By Katie Jackson Photographed by Imani Ogden Hair & Makeup by Tamia Everett for TamiaStyles Location: MSM Studios Wardrobe stylist Rachael Russell certainly has an impressive résumé. Over the past few years, Russell has quickly become the go-to stylist for celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Gabrielle Union, Chayanne, and Kathy Lee Gifford. Russell has also styled for national commercial shoots and campaigns, including the recent launch of Anheuser-Busch’s latest creation Oculto and worldwide footwear and apparel brand Nike. In addition to her styling projects, Russell is a creative consultant for Miansai, the popular Miami-based handmade accessories brand. But perhaps Russell’s greatest achievement has been the launch of her non-profi t organization Style Saves, a charity that provides underprivileged children with back-to-school clothing. Within the last five years, Style Saves has expanded from Miami to cities across the globe, making Russell the leader of an organization that is truly making an enormous impact. Growing up in Providence, Rhode Island, Russell’s love affair with styling started at a very young age. “The first time I remember picking out my own outfi t was my fiJorst day of Kindergarten,” said Russell. “I’d say it all started then.” After earning her B.A. in marketing from Johnson & Wales University, Russell moved to Miami to study fashion merchandising at Miami International University of Art & Design. At MIU, Russell had the opportunity to study fashion styling abroad in Milan at the prestigious Domus Academy, where some of her acclaimed professors included editors from Vanity Fair and stylists from Grazia magazine. After graduating from MIU, Russell landed a coveted assistant stylist position with Vogue magazine before moving back to Miami where she styled independently. Russell is now represented by Ford Models as a Talent Artist. While she has always had a passion for styling, Russell also had the desire to become involved with philanthropy. “I was always interested in giving back but never really felt connected with a cause,” said Russell. After visiting her family in Rhode Island and taking her two younger brothers back-to-school shopping, Russell realized that she wanted to combine fashion and philanthropy in a way that positively benefi ted children. “After taking my brothers back-to-school shopping, I saw how excited they got, and then reminisced about my own experiences and how fun it was to put together outfi ts for back-to-school,” said Russell. “I realized that not every student is afforded this opportunity, and I was inspired to create something that gives them a chance to have the clothing necessities for school.” Russell created Style Saves in 2010, and has since provided thousands of in-need children with back-to-school essentials by raising funds through fashion-focused events. In collaboration with different brands and other Miami philanthropists, Russell hosts events where portions of the proceeds go to Style Saves. “Some of the events we’ve done recently have been in store events with 7 For All Mankind, Vince, and InStyle magazine at Longchamp,” said Russell. “Additional events include our arsa Pippen Basel Brunch at Fendi Château Residences and Art Heist in Wynwood.” But perhaps the biggest event is the annual Style Saves Swim Fashion Show Fundraiser at the Soho Beach House in July. “This year will be our 5th annual swim show production,” said Russell. “We bring together a mix of upcoming and well-established designers for a night of fashion for philanthropy. We also work with other amazing sponsors like Redbull, Moët, and Perrier, to name a few.” Though she finds her styling work rewarding, Russell admits that there is no greater feeling than helping others. “I really love to give stuff away and live for those Oprah moments of ‘you get clothing, you get eyewear,’” said Russell. “It feels so good to make other people happy.” To volunteer, make a donation, or for more information about Style Saves, visit www.stylesaves.org For more information on Rachael Russell, please visit www.Stylerr.com Click here to view this post in the July/August digital issue. Click here to view our online issue.

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Serena Williams Ultimate RUN South Beach

Photography by Augustus Laurencin To kick-off the event, The Ultimate Evening with Serena Williams which took place on Friday, December 12th, served as a fabulous opener for what this event is all about – helping those in need. This event included attendees who placed bids on exclusive live and silent auction items benefitting The Serena Williams Fund. The fund “provides assistance to families affected by violent crimes and provides underprivileged youth around the world with the highest quality of education available to them.”     The first annual Serena Williams Ultimate RUN South Beach was held this past Sunday, December 14th on Ocean Drive. More than two thousand runners participated of all ages and abilities to support the Serena Williams Fund. Registrants received a premium Nike tech gender-specific Serena Williams Ultimate Run t-shirt and a custom finisher medal with chip-timed result as a prize for participating. Also in attendance for the run, Venus Williams, joined her sister in post-race celebrations which included singing karaoke jams for their audience. “Today’s run was so enjoyable and the spirit of everyone who came out was so passionate which helped me to build the energy I needed for my first quarter marathon. I’ve never ran that far before, so I had to pace myself, but I was pleased with my finish time. I’d like to thank all the sponsors and everyone who participated in the run to help raise money for underprivileged youth around the world,” said Serena.  

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