Much like Melrose Place in West Hollywood and SoHo in New York, the Design District in Miami is quickly establishing itself as a global shopping destination for the aesthetically-driven, design-minded, and fashion-obsessive among us. Within the last year alone, Acne Studios, Cult Gaia, and Nodaleto have all opened up their doors in the area alongside established luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci who have called the District home for nearly a decade.

While the shopping is really good, this neighborhood is hardly exclusive to fashion brands. It’s also a hub for art (the Institute for Contemporary Art museum is just steps away from the clothing stores), interior design (Fendi Casa and B&B Italia also call it home), and food (restaurants Contessa, Mandolin and Swan bring crowds of stylish diners).

On a recent trip to Florida’s cultural capital, I decided to acquaint myself with the Design District and I spent an afternoon browsing its best stores both new and old. As someone with a keen appreciation for art and design, I was mesmerized by the store design and architecture of these spaces as much as the clothing and accessories themselves. From Bottega Veneta’s dusty pink spiral staircase to the silver couch inside the Cult Gaia store, the stores I popped into were simply put, an experience.

Ahead, I’m diving into the eight best stores I checked out in Miami’s Design District and highlighting the key buys that wowed me from each of them. Bookmark these names for your next visit if you know what’s good for you.



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