March 2011
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FIM FASHION: Night Creatures
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOMAAS/Robert Bacall Reps STYLING BY CARLTON JONES
Models: Lisette & Adam Wallace/Ford Models Makeup: Fiona Thatcher/Make Up For Ever Hair: Seiji Uehara Post Production: Elena Levenets Stylist Assistants: Kyndal Depass & Larrell Jones Photography Assistant: Kosuke Furukawa Special thanks: District 36, NYC
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FIM ART: Aki Shiroza
In case you missed the party and art show for FIM’s annual November Art + Design Issue, here are two new pieces by Aki Shiroza, whose large-scale work was originally showcased there. A graduate student and researcher at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science (who works with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Shiroza has been...
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FIM EATS: The South Beach Dinner Food Tour
Don’t know what to do this weekend? For $59 per person, the South Beach Food Tour takes foodies to five to seven restaurants in South Beach, tasting bite-sized portions of each restaurant’s signature dish along the way. A tour guide leads the way, with interesting tidbits about South Beach history all along as you move from location to location. The tour takes place on Fridays and...
MARCH 2011 ISSUE!
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RODRIGO RUIZ STYLING BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA
Model: Georgina Toms/NEXT Models Hair & Makeup: Ethian Hugo/RikRak Salon
February 2011
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FIM FASHION: Dream Sequence / March 2011
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANILO HESS STYLING BY NEWHEART OHANIAN
Model: Kim Daunais/Muse Model Management Hair: Elsa Canedo/Kerastase USA Makeup: Shintaro Teraoka/Ford Artists Styling Assistant: Maegan Delgrande
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FIM EATS: Grill & Chill at the Ritz
In true democratic fashion, the fine folks at the Ritz-Carlton want to make the feasting pleasures of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival accessible to everyone. Granted, tickets to events like the annual Burger Bash can be pricey (and sold out), so we highly recommend you check out the delectable alternatives at the Ritz, all helmed by Josh Becker (the actual Burger Bash chef and the...
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FIM FASHION: Magic Garden / March 2011
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRACY TOLER STYLING BY ANNA KATSANIS
Model: Dani/Muse Models New York Hair: Helio de Souza/Concept Salon NYC Makeup: Rebecca Casciano/Make Up For Ever Styling Assistant: Fabiola Ledesma Retouching: Linn Edwards and 12th House Digital
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FIM GETAWAY: Little Palm Island
Little Palm Island, our current favorite getaway in the Keys, is a lush five-plus acre sanctuary accessible only by boat or seaplane. It’s a popular place for weddings, but you’ll feel just as great simply getting lost in its tropical fantasy, where palm trees, mangroves and a resident great blue heron named Spencer keep you company. Pick up the February issue of FIM for more info on...
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FIM MAG: New Department!
Make sure to pick up the February issue of FIM and check out “Buzzworthy”, our new backpage department featuring some of the hottest beauty and style items on the market!
January 2011
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FIM FASHION: Look, But Don't Touch!
Miami continues to be one of the most desired locations for fashion photography — what better proof than the recent opening of Beach House at Model Lounge Miami, located at the Raleigh Hotel presented by smartwater. It’s accessible only to female models repped by top agencies, but you may still be able to catch a glimpse of Coco Racha or Karlie Kloss, if you’re lucky enough.
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FIM ARCHITECTURE: Zaha Hadid
Make sure to pick up our February issue to read an exclusive interview with famed architect Zaha Hadid, as she tells FIM about her quest to create the “ultimate fluid space” and her vision for the future.
Top: Zaha Hadid portrait by Steve Double. Above: A view of the interior of the MAXXI museum in Rome, designed by Hadid, photographed by Iwan Baan.
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FIM ICONS: Carine Roitfeld
We must give credit where credit is due. Recently retired French Vogue Editor-in-Chief Carine Roitfeld wore the designers she heralded like no other. Unlike her American counterpart, Roitfeld’s look was anything but orchestrated. Her style was often as unkempt as her unruly hair or those signature bushy eyebrows. In the end her aesthetic fiercely translated onto the runways where her...
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December 2010
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FIM HOLIDAYS: NYE at Acqualina and Gift Giveaway!
If staying in the tropics for New Year’s Eve, the idea should be to steer clear from the untamed brouhaha and find yourself a more refined location with good food, dapper gents and stylish dames, a nice view, and plenty to imbibe. For that, we recommend the Acqualina Resort & Spa on Sunny Isles Beach, where their NYE soirée includes food, live music and a DJ, drinks, dancing and...
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FIM EATS: Farm-to-Table
Terms like “organic” and “farm-to-table” have been buzzing in the South Florida culinary scene for quite some time now (see, most prominently, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in the Miami Design District), although bona fide restaurant options in these categories are still lacking. Two new places, however, are certainly promising: Market 17 in Fort Lauderdale and...
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FIM FUNNIES: People-Watching in Buenos Aires
You’ve likely seen your fair share of creative eccentrics at the Wynwood art-walk. Now, here are a couple of oddballs captured at an art-walk in Buenos Aires, courtesy of FIM friend and photographer, Ali Miranda. [Ed. Note: Please feel free to send us any compelling images to osommereyns@floridainternationalmag.com.]
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FIM ART: Jhon Charles
Port-au-Prince native Jhon Charles was precociously sentient enough to internalize images and already render them on paper as a child. Following the horrible Haiti earthquake tragedy this year, Charles recalled a multitude of children running around the shelter tents and was inspired to depict them in a positive light — playing games, mirthfully. Despite their poverty and struggles, Charles sees...
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FIM STYLE: Roberto Giordano Salon & Spa
If it isn’t already, Roberto Giordano Salon & Spa in Brickell should be on your radar. From impeccable hair styling services to facials, massages, nails, waxing and spray tans, RG is a reliable, one-stop source for all your beauty needs. Plus, you can sip on coffee or wine at the elegant bar set up right inside the salon while you wait. Call 305/400-6663 to schedule an appointment.
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FIM MUSIC: Peaches at the Moore Building
A highlight performance during Art Basel this year: the electro-magnetic Peaches (pictured, center), at the Moore Building in the Miami Design District, for the Bally Love event, mesmerizing the crowd with decadent beats, laser beams and magenta hues. Seen walking in together: hip lensman Ryan McGinley and R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe. - Omar Sommereyns / Photo courtesy of Patrick McMullan
FIM @ Art Miami: Lecture & PARTY!
Art Fair Week is almost over. Kick off the weekend with FIM at our Lecture Series, today (December 3) at 2 pm at the Art Miami Pavilion in Wynwood. Imaginist Kiran Shiva Akal will lead a discussion titled “for ever new: The Romance Between Science and Art” that will address how the “new romance” between science and art opens up a previously hidden world with unending...
FIM @ Art Miami: Opening Pics
Artist Alex Guofeng Cao playfully posing at Art Miami! What you can’t see is each picture incorporates tiny photos of well-known icons; quite a feat, and you must see it for yourself. Photography: Sarah Schossow
Models drew in quite the crowd as they showcased eco-friendly fashions.
Two onlookers make a laugh as they pass by!
FIM crew hard at work.
FIM Managing Editor Luis...
November 2010
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FIM Events: Art Fair Week Takes Off!
Ready, Set, Art, Art, Art. Forget Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Art Fair Week is here. From now through December 5, there will be hundreds of art fairs, events and parties to keep you creatively lubricated 24 hours a day. Mark your calendar for the following events for tonight’s (November 30) itinerary:
Art Miami VIP Preview. See it before everyone else does — provided you have a VIP card....
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FIM HOLIDAY: Your Own Gourmet Thanksgiving Feast
Here’s the thing: Thanksgiving can be quite burdensome if you’re cooking at home, not to mention all the cleanup headaches. So why not leave it to the epicureans at The Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove to do all the cooking? For $105 (plus tax and gratuity), you get a wonderful feast that feeds up to eight guests, with a selection that should please any true gastronome: porcini and...
FIM Party: Celebrating the November Issue!
We’re having a party and you’re invited to celebrate our November 2010 Art & Design issue in style. Join us on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 during the Second Saturdays art walk for Grey Goose cocktails, hors d’oeuvres from Fratelli Lyon, a terrific silent auction (everything from Tiffany to Dior), and a dynamic exhibition featuring the work of more than 13 South Florida artists...
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FIM ART: The Great Jonathan Meese
The incomparable, Berlin-based Jonathan Meese will be showcasing his sculptures at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami as of December 1. Don’t miss our interview with this irreverent and visionary artist in our November issue — it’ll likely be one of the most puzzling art stories you’ve read this year. Above: Der Kampfer de Large; Suzy Wong.
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WatchDespite the overwhelming Snooki look-a-likes waiting for LIV to open at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, a decidedly more fashionable event took place at the resort, away from the aforementioned flashy nightclub. The always glamorous Bal Harbour Shops brought the first ever U.S. runway show for Lanvin this past Saturday, benefiting the Project: New Born Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The...
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FIM CELEBS: Mingling with Brooke Shields
FIM Design Director Rodrigo Ruiz strikes a million-dollar smile after encountering a particularly vibrant (and really quite sinewy) Brooke Shields at the recent grand opening of the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. Adorable, those two. - Omar Sommereyns
FIM: Official Magazine of Art Miami
FLORIDA International Magazine has been named the official publication of this year’s edition of Art Miami, taking place December 1-5 in Wynwood. The fair is expected to draw thousands of collectors, dealers and art lovers from all over the world. As the official media sponsor of the event, we will host a lecture series during the run of the fair. Save the dates for: December 2 at 2pm when...
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October 2010
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FIM WEEKEND: Halloween on the Beach
Two promising events to consider this weekend (if you slack Halloweeners haven’t already made plans): Gatsby Gone Goth at the Raleigh and Nightmare on Lincoln Road at the 1111 Building. Enjoy!
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FIM EVENTS: The Webster's Fall/Winter 2010 Show
Fans of the Webster may choose their favorite fall/winter 2010 look via the boutique’s Facebook page, but our post-fashion show votes are in. A little Altuzzara and a whole lot of Trussardi 1911 is rubbing us the right way. We’re loving all that rich red velvet mixed with black leather that paraded down the runway. And the hat was a purchase we will not regret.
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FIM EVENTS: Drake's Birthday Bash
Drake, hip hop’s current wunderkind, showing off his Grey Goose Rising Icon award, at the newly-opened Arkadia in the Fontainebleau this past weekend. Other celebs in attendance included LeBron James, Edward Norton, Ashanti, and Alex Rodriguez. And for reviews on select new hip hop releases, make sure to pick up FIM’s November issue! Photography: Seth Browarnik / World Red Eye
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FIM LEGENDS: Patti Smith
One more reason to pick up our October issue: punk legend and American poet Patti Smith profiled and interviewed, previewing her appearance, with her new, National Book Award-nominated memoir, Just Kids (about her beloved times with Robert Mapplethorpe) at the Miami Book Fair International on November 19. Don’t miss it. - Omar Sommereyns / Photography: Edward Mapplethorpe
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FIM FASHION: An Education
Photography by Danny Miller | Styling by Sandra Benbaruk
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FIM EVENTS: Heart Happening
Undoubtedly looking forward to the Heart Happening event at the Margulies Art Warehouse tomorrow evening. Expect loads of creativity, running the gamut of artistic mediums. Plus, a live auction by Sotheby’s, chef tastings, and the entire 45,000-square-foot space brimming with spontaneous action. All the proceeds go to the Lotus House for women and children in need. Go here for tickets. Above:...
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FIM EATS: db Bistro Moderne in downtown Miami
Gratifying news for all epicureans: revered Franco-American chef Daniel Boulud is opening his newest db Bistro Moderne next month on the ground level of the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. Pick up the October issue of FIM to read a full profile and interview with the chef, who describes db as a “marriage between a French bistro and an American Brasserie.” And oh man, those...
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FIM FASHION: Walk On The Hide Side
Photography by Alexander Hankoff | Styling by Olivia de Ambrogio
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FIM FASHION: Can You Pull It Off?
Awesome in that mind-boggling “could I/should I” kinda of way, the debate over an embellished-sock-open-toe-shoe combination is reaching fever pitch around our style department. Daring and pretty, yet altogether impossible to get away with unless worn by a dill-thin stylista, we are drawing straws to select the first volunteer to pull this one off. - Anetta Nowosielska
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FIM DESIGN: Forward-Thinking in Tokyo
[ED. NOTE: FIM intern Hayleigh Simpson will be attending Tokyo Designers Week 2010, October 29-November 3.]
The word “beauty” is rarely used to describe something you take a tinkle in, but the first time I was graced by the otherworldly presence of the Japanese Washlet toilet, I was spellbound. Integrated bidet, heated seats, deodorizer, and a nether-region blowdryer — say what?...
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FIM ART: Jeff Pullen at Adamar Fine Arts
Just opened this weekend at Adamar Fine Arts in the Design District: New York: Illusion and Reality, featuring Jeff Pullen’s shimmering cityscapes painted onto mixed-media constructions, including anything from brick and wood to louver doors and even car-hoods. Definitely worth a visit. On view through December 1. Above: Too Much for Dreams, 2010.
FIM PREVIEW: November Art Muse Shoot
Sneak-peek into our November shoot, inspired by the great artist muses, from Dora Maar to Edie Sedgwick. Top to Bottom: Model Carley Johnston (Next); hair stylist Gustavo Berroeta (RikRak Salon) working his magic on our other model, Marie Charlotte (Next); FIM intern and stylist assistant Sarah Schossow, Johnston, and Anetta Nowosielska, FIM’s style editor; Ethian Hugo (RikRak...
September 2010
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FIM PREVIEW: John Malkovich
By now, you’ve heard all the buzz about John Malkovich’s new fashion line, Technobohemian, which turns out to be creative menswear that’s all about patterns, frills, heavenly soft fabrics, and pastels along with darker hues. The actor — quite a gentle and thoughtful being in person — was in town last week to promote it, with a private event at The Webster. We got a chance to...
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FIM FASHION: Neutral as in Nature
Photography by Brendan Burdzinski | Styling by Anna Katsanis
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FIM FASHION: Into the Woods
Photography by Eric Workum | Styling by Marissa Adele
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FIM EVENTS: Marquis Residences and Tui Lifestyle
Left to Right: Jason Atkins, CEO of Tui Lifestyle, Lori Ordover, managing director of Africa Israel USA, and Mr. Tui Pranich himself at the launch of the “myPad” apartment at the Marquis Residences in downtown Miami.
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FIM EVENTS: Van Der Bauwede Genève's First U.S....
FIM admired Van Der Bauwede Genève’s fine art of horology at the recent opening of their first U.S. flagship store at Merrick Park in Coral Gables. Dig it: a range of 15 impressive watch collections, as well as topnotch jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces and rings studded with multihued diamonds and various precious stones. Above: David Rolland, VDB’s U.S. president and CEO,...
FIM AESTHETICS: Structural View
On deadline at the FIM offices, we’ve been discussing concepts of “structure”, when our own Rod Ruiz posits an image like this, shot from the Highline in New York — a geometrically pretty dissection of the city.
FIM RECAP: New York Fashion Week
Fashion Week madness equaled endless blocks of taxi rides; slowly moving shuttles between Lincoln Center and Milk Studios, the latter a satellite venue for less established designers; lines of exhausted editors wearing the highest of heels awaiting call time; and miles and miles of runway fashions — some fantastic, some not so much. Standouts included Catherine Malandrino, who delivered a line...