Dolce Vita is expanding its retail footprint once again with the opening of its first-ever mall store in the U.S.

Located inside the Aventura Mall in Miami, Fla., the 802-sq.-ft. store officially opened its doors in November and marks the footwear brand’s debut in Florida. The new shop offers Dolce Vita’s full range of footwear and accessories.

Designed by Aine Naughton, the company noted that the new Aventura store reflects Dolce Vita’s “less is more” approach, with architecture that features organic curves, neutral tones, and layered textures.

“We’re excited to introduce our brand to a vibrant new community in one of the region’s most iconic destinations,” Kerry Norlin, president of Dolce Vita, told FN. “The Aventura store is a natural extension of our retail identity, creating a luxe, curated experience tailored to South Florida’s energy and lifestyle.”

The Steve Madden-owned label added that this opening is a key milestone in Dolce Vita’s national expansion. Last year, the brand unveiled its first flagship store in New York City. Set on the corner of Broadway and Broome St. in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood, the flagship featured an open, single-level space in hues of brown and cream –  similar to the new Aventura location. The moment marked its second retail location in the U.S. at the time, following Dolce Vita’s first store that opened in Los Angeles’ Melrose Place in 2006.

Other openings have since taken place in Austin, Texas and Washington, D.C., as well as in Quebec, Canada.

This new store comes as parent company Steve Madden raised its full-year outlook last month after reporting sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2024. Revenues in the period were $624.7 million, up 13 percent compared to the same quarter in 2023.

Chairman and chief executive officer Edward Rosenfeld said in a statement in November that accessories and apparel sales, including strong performance in Steve Madden handbags, helped drive the solid results in the quarter. Contributions from the newly acquired Almost Famous brand, which Steve Madden snapped up in October for $52 million, continued to bolster the apparel business.

Rosenfeld also cited “robust top line gains in international markets and direct-to-consumer channels.”

Autry took a trip to Miami this week to showcase its new sneaker collaboration with American artist Rob Pruitt.

Coinciding with Art Basel Miami, the footwear brand transformed a gas station, customizing it for the occasion into the “Autry Art Station.” The company said in a release that the conceptual space was inspired by Pruitt’s acclaimed chrome artworks including tire sculptures.

The collaborative Rob Pruitt x Autry sneakers update the footwear brand’s Medalist Low shoe model in a mirror-effect chrome leather and feature puffy silver laces, echoing the artist’s “chromed project” series of works. Pruitt’s signature is also prominently displayed on the shoe side and outsole.

Pruitt said in a statement that he is drawn to outsider materials like tape, sprayed paint, glitter, and found objects.

“My language is direct, simple, minimal, and universal while tackling topics ranging from the light-hearted to the controversial,” the artist said. “There is nothing more beautiful and excellent than the classic Autry sneaker, which floods me with the impulse to chrome it, to put it on a pedestal, to celebrate its nostalgia and envision it moving into the future. The ephemeral reflective effect of the mirror finished leather turns every expectation around.”

Only 2,500 pairs will be made available for the release and come in transparent dust bags and a plexiglass box decorated with the artist’s signature smiley, Autry added.

Autry is no stranger to big events like this new project in Miami. In September, the footwear company staged a 1960s inspired drive-in experience in the Marais district of Paris where attendees enjoyed an open-air cinema, vintage cars, and classic American fare like burgers and milkshakes.

The event marked the global debut of the Autry Windspin sneakers, a flat style crafted from soft and destressed suede. Its tapered silhouette is a nod to the trainers that were popular in 1960s and will be available in 30 variations.

The new Autry Art Station and exclusive sneaker collaboration debuts tonight during Art Basel at an event located at 331 23rd St. in Miami Beach from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Rob Pruitt x Autry sneakers, which retail for $380, are now available exclusively online at autry-usa.com.

It was only a matter of time before Jordan Barrocas started making his own shoes.

A third generation shoe maker — and first generation American — Barrocas spent his childhood and early adulthood in the industry. He always wanted to start his own shoe brand, but it wasn’t until the summer of 2022 when the stars aligned and the white space opportunity in the market became clear.

“I didn’t see anything in the market that filled that gap of versatile and comfortable at the right price,” Barrocas told FN in an interview. “So that’s what we wanted to achieve.”

Along with his two partners, Alex Stancioff and Eric Elliott, Barrocas spent the next 18 months creating what would eventually become If/Then, his new sneaker brand that soft launched in October of 2023 with one silhouette, the Callisto, in 10 colorways.

The slip-on sneaker, which sells for $99, is constructed with a knit upper, memory foam insole and flexible EVA outsole meant to maximize comfort. The brand gets it name from the well-known conditional statement structure used in deductive reasoning. According to Barrocas, the name speaks to the brand’s logical approach to shoemaking that blends comfort and versatility.

“I found partners that are amazing and helped make the whole thing work,” Barrocas said. “We started working on the idea of putting together a shoe that fit the needs of guys like me: a little bit more entrepreneurial and less corporate.”

Getting Started

While If/Then is Barrocas’ first shoe brand, the Florida-based entrepreneur is no a stranger to shoemaking. As a kid, Barrocas spent a lot of time in his family’s shoe factory in Florida, which his grandfather opened after moving to Miami from Cuba in 1960.

“As a kid I was going into the factory with my dad on the weekends and hanging out in the sample room, walking the stitching lines,” Barrocas said. “My first job was loading trucks in the shoe factory. So I really grew up in a shoe family. I didn’t know it was going to pull me back in right after going to college.”

After graduating with his an MBA from the University of Miami in 2011, Barrocas worked at several shoe companies, including BBC International, and eventually started working with a factory in Asia managing private label shoe businesses for retailers in the U.S. Along the way, Barrocas cofounded a beef jerky business, Three Jerks Jerky, that was featured on Shark Tank in 2015, where he delved deeper into the creative side of building a brand. When he started working on If/Then, Barrocas utilized his background in the shoe industry as well as his existing factory connections to help with manufacturing.

While If/Then has only been live for a year, Barrocas said the brand is on pace to do between $2.5 and $3.5 million in annual sales by the end of next year. He also noted that 25 percent of sales currently come from existing customers, which he sees as a testament to the brand’s positive reception. If/Then is currently preparing for a seed stage funding round after previously closing a friends and family round in July 2024.

Looking ahead, If/Then is already working on a second sneaker style with a thicker sole that will launch on Kickstarter later this year. If/Then will also come out with variations of its original Callisto as well as with a sneaker for women and has plans to launch apparel and accessories in the future. In the next year, Barrocas will also consider potential wholesale partnerships and pop-up opportunities where additive.

“It’s just a really exciting time and super fulfilling to have created this from nothing and have it be working so well, so quickly,” Barrocas said.

In a way, the brand’s name is also a reflection of the very mindset that brought it to life in the first place.

“Outcomes are a reflection of action,” Barrocas said. “So if we want something to happen, then we need to do something about it.”

Ahead of the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, M.Gemi and Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% — the Italian beer company’s premium alcohol-free line — are partnering on a driving loafer. And it’s inspired by the “adrenaline-fueled world of racing.” 

This marks the second collaboration between the pair following a sneaker tie-up in 2021. 

The duo’s shared Italian heritage and admiration for traditional craftsmanship have brought the brands together again — this time for a collector’s item for race and fashion enthusiasts alike.  

“Embracing our shared Italian heritage and core brand values, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Peroni,” said Maria Gangemi, founder of M.Gemi. “Together we celebrate Italy’s exquisite craftsmanship and storied history through our collaboration in crafting a limited-edition driving moccasin in our small Italian workshop.” 

The Felize, M.Gemi’s best-selling suede loafer, has been given a modern twist and upgraded to feature a custom sock with Peroni’s Chequeroni race flag design and signature Peroni tag. While the loafer maintains its traditional moccasin craftsmanship, the new design pays tribute to the Tifosi, Ferrari’s die-hard and passionate race fans — Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% is the official sponsor of the iconic Italian racing team. 

The shoes are available for both men and women in “Peroni Red” and “Peroni Blue.” They are available for purchase beginning April 29 on M.Gemi’s website for $228 — while the limited-edition quantities last. To further promote the collab, the brand is offering new customers a 50-dollar discount when they use the code “PERONI50”. 

The brands are also hosting a pop-up event to celebrate the partnership on May 3 at the Arlo Hotel in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Customers can customize their pair of driving loafers while sipping on the alcohol-free beer. 

“The combination of M.Gemi’s premium craftsmanship and shared heritage is integral to the experience we hope to give consumers,” said Courtney Benedict, vice president of market of above premium beer at Molson Coors Beverage Company. “This second iteration of the partnership delivers a fresh take on a classic driving loafer that is a perfect combination of premium style and function for the racing fans on and off the track.” 

Anitta was recently spotted in strappy black shoes in Miami on Wednesday when she was celebrating her 31st birthday.

A fan of the multi-strap silhouette, this is not the first time the “Envolver” singer has been seen sporting a similar pair of shoes. In October 2023, Anitta was seen wearing a pair of Majesty sandal heels from Public Desire to Casadonna’s opening ceremony. Crafted from a glossy tan Patent leather, the stiletto heels featured a pointed-to silhouette and several thin straps adorned with small gold buckles.

Anitta was in Miami to celebrate her 31st birthday among friends. Several celebrity guests were in attendance, including model Candice Swanepoel and musician Machine Gun Kelly.

About the Shoes

The star’s shoes, crafted with an estimated 4-inch stiletto heel, featured five layers of straps all adorned with small silver buckles. Additionally, the heels featured an open-toe silhouette and rounded front shape. The sandals were also constructed with a flat footbed and back zipper detail.

Recently, a number of other stars have been seen sporting similar styles of strappy heels. Using bright colorways and differing heel heights to stand out, the elevated sandal silhouette is becoming a modern staple for attending high-profile events.

Strappy Sandals

With the trend gaining momentum in the late nineties and early 2000s, many designers have referenced the strappy heeled silhouette in recent shoes to offer consumers a footwear option that reflects a nostalgic style. Brands like Jimmy Choo have implemented a strappy sandal into their spring 2024 collection for this very reason. With styles like the Azia 95 and Ottilia 90, the use of fun adornements and playful heel silhouettes have been used to give the strappy heel a new look and modern feel.

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After a blockbuster year filled with milestones, Birkenstock is moving full steam ahead with the opening of its fifth store in the U.S.

Located at 111 NE 40th St. in Miami’s Design District, the German brand’s latest company-owned retail store features Birkenstock’s growing range of products for men, women and kids, including sandals, clogs, sneakers, shoes, boots and socks.

Design features of Birkenstock Miami — the company’s first store in the southeastern U.S. — include travertine stone floors and concrete planters that blend with signature brand materials such as cork and leather, all underneath a large-scale living plant wall celebrating local flora of South Florida.  

Oliver Reichert, CEO of Birkenstock, called the new store a “pivotal moment” for the company. “[This opening] represents merging our brand’s enduring dedication to quality, tradition and heritage with the creative spirit and global community of Miami,” Reichert said in a statement. “Deepening our retail footprint is an important pillar of our long-term growth strategy. We currently have 47 shops around the world. In the U.S., for example, we have some 6,600 doors, but run only five own stores. So there’s obviously a huge upside potential.” 

The store, which officially opens on Friday, will be celebrated with a limited-edition capsule collection with footwear and streetwear retailer Concepts. For their latest drop, the duo have teamed up on a colorful range of long-haired cowhide Arizona sandals that honor the bright Art Deco buildings of Miami.

Additionally, as part of the opening week festivities, Birkenstock is taking part in Design Miami for the first time. For its Art Basel activation, the German brand will take over a sprawling space within the fair environment, where it has created a nature-laden serene space for respite within the busy environment of the fair. The space offers foot massages, seating areas and various interactive displays, including a showcase of the work of Californian-based timber sculptor Vince Skelly.

Birkenstock’s new Miami Design District store joins the footwear label’s other company-owned stores in Brooklyn, N.Y.; SoHo, N.Y.; Venice Beach, Calif. and Larkspur, Calif.

This year has been a truly action-packed year for the nearly 250-year-old shoe brand. After months of speculation, Birkenstock’s big moment came in October when it emerged onto the New York Stock Exchange with an $8.6 billion valuation, pricing its IPO at $46 a share. As of this publication, Birkenstock’s current share price is $47.05.

Birkenstock also had an eventful summer, thanks to its inclusion in the blockbuster hit movie “Barbie” – the most successful film of 2023 worldwide with box office sales of over $1.38 billion. In the film, Kate McKinnon’s “Weird Barbie” character explains to Margot Robbie’s “Stereotypical Barbie” she must choose between Barbieland-appropriate sparkly high-heeled pumps and a pair of Birkenstock sandals. The latter are the footwear chosen to represent the real world, where Barbie must venture to remedy her existential crisis — and her suddenly flattened feet. The cameo sparked a 110 percent increase on searches for Birkenstock Arizonas following the film’s release, according to Lyst.

And in March, the company touted that it was “near completion” on its brand-new factory in Pasewalk, Germany. The project, which broke ground last year at the Berlin-Szczecin Industrial Park, located about an hour north of Berlin, was estimated to cost $127 million. At the time, Birkenstock said it was scheduled to open the 387,500-sq.-ft. facility in the third quarter of 2023.

The influence of motorsport, and Formula 1 in particular, on sports and streetwear culture has significantly increased in recent years. In fact, Formula 1 has seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years, with its fanbase becoming younger and more diverse. Cumulative TV audiences have also grown to reach 1.5 billion viewers, according to ESPN, and race attendance also reached record levels in 2022, with the sport continuing to grow on social media.

Below, discover the brands that are celebrating the upcoming Formula 1 race in Miami this weekend and beyond.

APL x Oracle Red Bull Racing

Athletic Propulsions Labs (APL) has inked a new partnership deal with Formula One team Oracle Red Bull Racing. The partnership will see APL join the charge as the team’s athletic footwear partner as it fires up for its 2023 defense of both the Formula 1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.

What’s more, Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, grand prix- winning team-mate Sergio “Checo” Perez, as well as trackside team personnel debuted exclusive APL x Oracle Red Bull Racing footwear at the Bahrain GP in March.

“Over the seasons to come we will debut multiple shoes with the team that are built in a collaborative manner to fit the needs of the F1 season and deliver the fans an amazing on-foot experience,” Adam and Ryan Goldston, co-founders of APL, said in a joint statement. “In addition to in-line official team shoes, we will also have exciting limited releases around key moments, races, and victories. This partner- ship was a natural fit because both brands have so many synergies, starting with the desire to always push the limits of what’s possible, and that’s exactly what we will do together over the years to come.”

K-Swiss x McLaren Racing

K-Swiss and McLaren Racing — after announcing a multiyear partnership in July 2022 — will release three collaborative collections throughout the year, with the first dropping earlier this week.

The well-known Tubes technology in the form of the Tubes Sport shoe is the highlight of the collection, which K-Swiss explained was included due to its “comfort, cushioning and performance qualities.” This was a necessity, K-Swiss said, for the team of race car engineers who are on their feet for 12-plus hours a day and was executed with insights from McLaren Racing in order to meet the team’s specific needs. Because of this, Tubes have become the official 2023 team footwear for all McLaren Racing mechanics, engineers and VIP staffing.

Aside from Tubes, K-Swiss and McLaren Racing worked on heritage and lifestyle looks, which was meant to offer fans a little of everything when paired with the performance styles. These include the SI-18 Ultrashot, the Classic VN and more.

Pacsun

Pacsun has released a new 12-piece summer collection just in time for the first U.S.-based Formula 1 race of the season.

In its third Formula 1 drop, Pacsun is offering new F1 branded tees, shorts, hoodie, jersey, crewneck sweatshirt, and zip up shirt. All remaining items will be available Friday, May 5. Along with classic neutrals, Pacsun is introducing brighter hues with select pieces of the line in seafoam green and an ombre blue to lime green pattern.

What’s more, Pacsun is also offering fans a chance to win two tickets to Miami Grand Prix. Enter online now at http://www.Pacsun.com until noon PT on Thursday, May 4. Winners will be contacted directly that afternoon.

Palm Angels x MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

Palm Angels is welcoming F1 season with the launch of two collections born from the propulsive encounter with the world of racing. The partnership with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, recently announced in Abu Dhabi, inspired a dual creation under the name of Palm Angels Racing and Palm Angels x MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.

The collab debuts alongside the Miami race offering a selection of garments including a signature monogrammed gothic graphic T-shirt, the black tracksuit with Palm Angels and the signature Haas roundel and starry side ribbon, or the Paddock Vest, a garment with a sleek allure to fuel up any look.

The Palm Angels and Haas collections will be officially celebrated in Miami with a takeover of the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team hospitality suites and garage alongside an exclusive event on Saturday, May 6.

Puma

Puma and Formula 1 have signed an agreement which will make the athletic brand the official supplier at Formula 1 races, granting the brand the right to produce F1 branded apparel, footwear and accessories. Puma will also equip Formula 1 staff at track and create Formula 1 fanwear that targets the sport’s different audiences with lifestyle and motorsport collections. The contract includes exclusive rights to sell F1 fanwear and fanwear of all ten teams around the race circuit.

Puma’s subsidiary stichd, a company for licensed fanwear as well as legwear, bodywear and swimwear, will exclusively operate the fan retail stores during race weekends. These shops will sell Formula 1 licensed products as well as replica teamwear, fanwear, and special edition collections from all ten teams on the Formula 1 grid and F1 legends.

The first Puma x Formula 1 products will be available at PUMA stores worldwide and Puma.com, starting February 2024.

Tommy Hilfiger x Awake NY

Tommy Hilfiger and F1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas have teamed up with streetwear brand Awake NY on a new capsule.

The collab blends Hilfiger’s penchant for prep with the graphic design and color palettes of Awake NY founder Angelo Baque’s streetwear-focused line, all through the lens of the motorsport aesthetic.

The collab’s campaign features both Mercedes-AMG Petronas drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, sporting graphic pieces that include “Tommy” baseball jerseys, Hilfiger’s rugby shirts, Miami-specific t-shirts (featuring the drivers’ racing numbers, 44 and 63, respectively), all done with the designer’s signature red, white and blue color blocking and infused with Baque’s graphic design.

Among the footwear and athletic retailers scheduled to open at the mall in 2023 are JD Sports and Dr Martens. According to Aventura, Dr Martens will open this summer on the upper level marking its third South Florida location. As for JD Sports, a fellow UK-based brand, is scheduled to open this spring on the upper level.

Other fashion retailers coming to the mall this year include Vuori this fall along with Alo Yoga and Pinko this winter.

As for some more recent openings at Avenutra, Maison Margiela unveiled a new pop-up featuring the label’s haute couture, women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, the contemporary MM6 line, accessories, fine jewelry and fragrances; Celine opened a new pop-up; and Mango, Garage and Ba&sh all opened stores.

Anchored by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s, the shopping center is highlighted by a mix of over 300 stores, from luxury brands to shopper favorites, including the largest Apple store in Florida, Aritzia, Adidas, Valentino, Hermès, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren.

In November, Nike opened the doors to the first U.S. location of its Rise concept store inside Avenutra Mall. The company said at the time that this latest opening signaled the next stage of Nike’s retail expansion in North America, but also served as its “best expression” of sport performance for the full family, carrying men’s, women’s, kids as well as Jordan products.

“We are opening Nike Aventura, our first Rise store in North America, because of the community’s diversity, creativity, and love of sport,” David Kelsay, VP of North America stores at Nike, said in a statement at the time. “With Nike Aventura, our local stores like Nike by Brickell, our marketplace partners, and our digital ecosystem of apps, we are delivering sport to the Miami community wherever our consumers play and shop.”

These openings come as the Miami area is seeing a rise in new retail development. After years of pandemic-fueled tourism and population increases, retailers — many new to the city — are following their wealthy customers to the South Florida hot spot in droves.

And with this influx of new money, retailers have followed suit and planted roots in Miami. According to CBRE’s most recent regional data, total retail property sales in the South Florida metroplex (Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach) grew 7% year-over-year in 2021 to a record $9 billion. The market’s strong performance has attracted more investors, who completed $3.4 billion worth of retail property acquisitions in 2021 — the highest annual volume since 2015.

After years of pandemic-fueled tourism and population increases, retailers — many new to the city — are following their wealthy customers to the South Florida hot spot in droves.

In fact, recent openings like Kith in the Design District and Nike’s new Rise concept shop in Aventura mall, as well as a new Snipes store with DJ Khaled on Collins Avenue and an upcoming Ecco pop-up on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach have only reinforced the notion that footwear companies are bullish on Magic City.

So, what caused this retail boom in the first place? Many experts believe it was the rapid economic bounce from the early lifting of COVID restrictions. When the pandemic forced closures around the country in March 2020, Florida was one of the first states to ease restrictions to accommodate its lucrative spring break season. By the end of 2020, most of the state’s COVID-related policies were repealed, and by May 2021, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all remaining restrictions.

Those policies, coupled with Florida’s warm climate, the wide adoption of remote work and a favorable tax code led many wealthy Americans to flock to Miami, leading to job and population growth in the region.

“South Florida took advantage of the pandemic, due to the political environment,” Drew Schaul, EVP of CBRE’s advisory and transaction services, told FN. “Retailers were able to open for business, which wasn’t the case in many different parts of the country, especially in the Northeast. So, we had this ‘great migration’ to South Florida, and specifically Miami. Because of that, certain submarkets benefited that I would say were far from reaching their potential prior to the pandemic.”

This great migration has led to annual job growth in Miami of 5.4% in 2022, which exceeded the 4.1% seen nationally, according to data from global commercial real estate firm Newmark. Those gains were led by restaurants, retail trade and ambulatory health care, the company said.

Additionally, Miami’s GDP also rose 5.1% in 2022, compared with 2% nationally, according to Newmark. GDP growth was led by real estate and professional and technical services, the company stated.

And with this influx of new money, retailers have followed suit and planted roots in Miami. According to CBRE’s most recent regional data, total retail property sales in the South Florida metroplex (Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach) grew 7% year-over-year in 2021 to a record $9 billion. The market’s strong performance has attracted more investors, who completed $3.4 billion worth of retail property acquisitions in 2021 — the highest annual volume since 2015.

Retail rents are also up. John Ellis, senior managing director of Newmark’s Miami office, said Miami experienced “intense” increases between 2020 and 2021 of 8.5%, followed by 6.9% rent growth between 2021 and 2022.

“We are back down to 3 to 4% rent growth, which is more in line with expectations,” Ellis noted. “Our vacancy rate is extremely low, though, at 3.3%, with about 140.8 million square feet of retail space available in the region.”

Ellis went on to note that the average retail rent in Miami is sitting at $44.29 per square foot, but some outliers, like the highly trafficked Design District and Lincoln Road, are seeing prices at over $200 per square foot.

Even with these high lease costs, retailers are still opening shop. In February, New York based-retailer Kith unveiled its second outpost in the city. Located at 69 NE 41st St., the new store includes a Kith for Sadelle’s restaurant and a standalone Kith Treats store directly across the street. “Evolving and expanding our spaces with tact is as challenging as it is motivating,” Fieg said in a statement at the time.

Further up the coast at Aventura Mall, Nike unveiled the first U.S. location of its Rise concept store in November. The company said at the time that this latest opening signaled the next stage of Nike’s retail expansion in North America, but also served as its “best expression” of sport performance for the full family.

Meanwhile, Danish footwear brand Ecco, is opting to open a Miami pop-up shop this spring. The company announced last month that it would host a two-month residency on Lincoln Road, inside a 3,000-square-foot space during May and June. “The goal of this pop-up is to drive a younger audience in-store to learn about the brand and our leather goods line, as well as sell product to desired audience and gather learnings to duplicate pop-ups in other key cities,” the company said in a statement.

All this activity is welcome news for other retailers with more established roots in the region, like local independent retailer UNKNWN. The co-founders said they’ve felt the change happening for years and believe the growth has been beneficial for the city and its business.

“Miami has definitely been in a state of growth in the past few years,” UNKNWN co-founder Jaron Kanfer told FN. “As far as fashion and retail, the city has seen natural growth from the benefits of being a warm destination, which attracts a lot of tourists. And even though Miami is a transient city, fashion is very relevant here.”

The store, which Kanfer co-founded in 2011 with childhood friends Frankie Walker Jr. and basketball star LeBron James, was originally located in Aventura Mall until relocating to the Wynwood neighborhood at the end of 2019. “Being a part of a mall, we were restricted in what we wanted to do in terms of experiences,” said Kanfer. “Now we have a courtyard space at the shop and hold weekly workouts including HIIT training and run clubs. It allows us to be more part of a community, which is what we wanted.”

Walker Jr. added, “The growth we are seeing in the city has helped us grow our own business along with building our UNKNWN community. In fact, the success we are having at our Wynwood store helped fund the second location we opened last year in Akron, Ohio.”

But is all this growth sustainable? Newmark’s Ellis told FN, “With inflation being a concern, we have seen some stabilization in the market.”

But he added there is still new development happening, with 3.5 million-square-feet of pre-lease inventory. “And tenants remain willing to pay premium rents in Brickell, Aventura, Coconut Grove, Wynwood and the Design District, even though rent growth has subsided this year [and should revert] to a more historical normal rate by 2025.”

The former “Baywatch“ star was outfitted in a taupe spring-ready suit. Her ensemble was comprised of an oversized blazer with a boxy silhouette worn overtop what appeared to be a matching sheer crew neck sweater. On bottom, Anderson wore matching taupe slacks featuring a slouchy fit.

The star wore what looked to be a skinny taupe scarf around her neck and wore her iconic blond hair back and out of her face, situated in a messy updo.

On her feet, Anderson trudged down the runway in a sharp pair of matt tan pointed-toe pumps that created a cohesive appearance when paired with her neutral-toned ensemble. The pair featured thin heels, around 3 to 4 inches, square toes and a sturdy construction. The footwear is commonplace in many celebrities’ wardrobes, Anderson included.

When it comes to shoes, Anderson is renowned for her penchant for high heels — especially the stiletto and platform-soled styles she frequently wore in the ’80s and ’90s. Anderson regularly wears pointed-toe and platform pumps and heeled sandals in a range of textures and colors from brands including Christian Louboutin, Saint Laurent and Mink — even Balenciaga’s controversial “Croc Madame” heels. Anderson’s love for shoes has also extended to design, as she launched a shoe collection with Amélie Pichard in 2015.

Boss showed its spring 2023 collection in Miami before a crowd of over 500 guests. The coveted German designer brand enlisted the help of some serious star power, making models of Pamela Anderson, superstar stylist Law Roach, Precious Lee, DJ Khaled and competitive Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini. Models, athletes and entertainers alike stormed down a catwalk made to look like water, evoking themes of transparency. The collection took inspiration from the city it was held in, focusing on duality and individuality in an ever-changing world.

PHOTOS: See all of the celebrity’s sat front row at Boss’ spring 2023 show in Miami.