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Fit for a King
Words: Michelle Wallace IG @my.michelle.w
Photography: Sergey Yusin @sergey_yusin
Wardrobe: Jaxson Maximus @jaxsonmaximus
Make-up: Julia Brig @juliabrigmia
style | June 01, 2021

NAÏKA RICHARD
A Uniting Sound All that is missing is a flower in her hair to give her the perfect hippie flair; Miamibased singer Naïka Richard wants to add more color to her favorite thing in the world: Pop music.
Creative Corner
Creative Corner
Art

Westland Mall hosts BREAKINMIA
Breakdancing to make its official debut at 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games

Downtown Hollywood
The Broward County art world has always been overshadowed by its glitzier sisters in Miami and Palm
Beach.
Beach.

3 Lessons from Miami Art Week 2020
After a chill Miami Art Week void of overcrowded events and parties, there were some interesting shows and events that lessened our appetite for art.

Romero Britto: Creating Music for the Eyes
As the Miami Art week is starting we met up with the Happy, the Bright, and the Talented Romero Britto in his large, colorful, and brand new Factory of a studio!

Art Basel 2020 is Canceled
While Art Basel was technically cancelled, hotels in Miami are still celebrating art during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to survive your first canceled Art Basel: Support Local Artists!
With the cancellation of Art Basel Miami Beach, we locals won’t have the glamorous art parties and boujee art connoisseurs in town this year.

ART OUTSIDE
An interative exhinition of contemporary public art Collins Park and throughout Miami Beach

Women, Politics, and Place
“House to House: Women, Politics, and Place” examines the metaphor of
two houses
two houses

Journey of a Braid: Danié Gomez-Ortigoza
Surely, by now you're aware of Miami's iconic Journey of a Braid Danié Gomez-Ortigoza, a Mexican entrepreneur (from Mexico City) and visual storyteller who’s become quite the fashion symbol with her signature scarf braid.

Master of Skits: Tonio Skits Transformed & Misunderstood
‘Call a Dominican.’ That video just went viral and it touched all generations, especially my people, the Dominicans. Till this day most people recognize me from this video. Just today I got stopped by some guy who wanted to show his wife that particular video.

Inspiring Haitians in Miami
The Haitian American community in Miami is the largest in the United States. Its culture has grown and flourished in the Magic City since 1963 making strides in all aspects from cuisine to the arts; from designers to models; and from educators to leaders. Read on to discover some of Miami’s most inspiring Haitians.

Beyond the Beauty
Gilda Garza is much more than her gorgeous looks, but a force to be reckoned with. Her art was currently featured in Miami at Supercar Rooms Art Gallery in which all proceeds went to a charity called “Les Couleurs Charity” a non-profit helping children in Mexico and Haiti.

Nathalie Cadet-James: Event Planner
A former attorney who clerked for a Federal judge and worked at top law firms, Nathalie found her true calling as an entrepreneur in 2008 when she launched Luxe Fête, an international event planning and design studio.

Music is Life: Yanik Coen
Yanik Coen has been practicing the art of DJing for over a decade. He has traveled the world and played in some of the most exclusive venues.

Miami Raised. Cali Based: Cindy Cowan
Although Miami raised American film producer Cindy Cowan is based in Cali, her love for Miami remains strong. We had the pleasure of spending the day with Cindy and got to experience first hand what a grounded and down to earth individual she is.

For the Love of Art

Donald James

Distorted

A Change of Heart
Music

Valentine's Day Playlist with Miami Bred R&B Artists
Consider this Valentine’s Day playlist with Miami bred R&B artists.

THE WAILERS & Emilio Estefan Tag Team: THE WAILERS release new track “One World, One Prayer”
The iconic and legendary band The Wailers released their new song “One World, One Prayer” today, a powerful piece focused on unity, love and inclusion beyond cultural differences.

Mr. Chic with the Beats: Pietro Pizzorni
I create a special folder for every single one of my sets, I always prefer to over prepare that simple “winging it.” If its a venue I’ve never performed I do a little research of previous dis that have played there to get in the vibe of that specific venue.

Gianluca Vacchi
Miami is known for its warm weather and beaming sun, but once in a while there will be patches of grey. Pretty seldom does it get cold. Well, on Monday, February 12, 2019, of all the days, it was both cold and grey.

Making Strides with Musical Vibes
Shari Short (former Miss Teen Idaho) is a RIAA certified Multiplatinum selling singer/songwriter. She has worked with and written for Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson, Ariana Grande, Marshmello and many other sensations.

Music is Life: Yanik Coen
Yanik Coen has been practicing the art of DJing for over a decade. He has traveled the world and played in some of the most exclusive venues.

Sounds by Yissel
In nothing short of five-inch heels, you’ll find YISSEL spinning a unique style that has come to distinguish her from the rest.

RAQUEL SOFÍA: LATIN GRAMMY NOMINEE & INDIE PHENOMENON
Before releasing an album, she had already written and performed with some of the most popular & influential artists in the Latin market, including Shakira & Juanes.

A Return to my roots

Dj. Aloona

Medicine Music

A Uniting Sound
Photography

Jack of All Trades: Steven Rodriguez
Steven Rodriguez, aka “I Am Daze”
is an artist with numerous talents, that has a strong passion, desire and
an eye for art...
is an artist with numerous talents, that has a strong passion, desire and
an eye for art...

Beauty behind the Lens
Miami fashion photographer, Olga Karpenko (known to her friends and family as Olly), is originally from Kiev Ukraine. She has lived in the Magic City for the past twelve years, quoting “Miami stole my heart.”

Miami Mountain: A Colorful Climb
Miami is known for its beautiful beaches, but did you know we have one of the most
spectacular mountains in the country?
spectacular mountains in the country?

Sophia Clerius: Model
At the beginning of my career I was influenced by the greats: Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. While I am still very much influenced by those timeless beauties, my Instagram timeline inspires me. The Influencers, the Vloggers, the women who made a way out of no way.

Richard Lecoin: Photographer
Without a doubt, my Mother; she was my best friend. When a woman teaches you how to be a man, you become a different type of man.

Nicolas

Nick Just Chill

Finding a Story

A Natural Touch

Lens of Power
Entrepreneurs