Alaïa Opens New Flagship in Miami Design District, and Other News
Alaïa has launched a flagship store in Miami's Design District, featuring a design by Halleroed that incorporates pink mosaic tiles and furnishings from Martin Brûlé, Reinhard Müller, François Arnal, and Philippe Starck. The boutique showcases a circular façade adorned with plants by Patrick Blanc. For 2026, Springboard to Design has invited guest artists including Mimi Lien, Buist Bickley, Avara Hebert, Alejo Vietti, Charles LaPointe, and Rachael Geier. On July 17-18, the Smithsonian will present "Smithsonian Dreams" by Refik Anadol, utilizing AI to display visuals on the Smithsonian Castle. Giulio Bergamaschi will transition from Acqua di Parma to become Louis Vuitton's chief product officer for the men's division on September 1. The Whitney Museum collaborates with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FIFA World Cup 2026 to offer a free activity guide by Rich Tu, providing free admission until July 31.
Key facts
- Alaïa opened a new flagship boutique in Miami Design District designed with Halleroed.
- The boutique features pink mosaic tiles, curved geometries, and furniture by Martin Brûlé.
- Works by Reinhard Müller, François Arnal, and Philippe Starck are displayed.
- A circular opening with living plants by Patrick Blanc animates the façade.
- Springboard to Design added guest artists Mimi Lien, Buist Bickley, Avara Hebert, Alejo Vietti, Charles LaPointe, and Rachael Geier for 2026.
- The Smithsonian will debut Refik Anadol's 'Smithsonian Dreams' on July 17-18, 2025.
- Giulio Bergamaschi leaves Acqua di Parma to become Louis Vuitton's chief product officer for men's division on September 1.
- The Whitney Museum partners with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FIFA World Cup 2026 for a free activity guide by Rich Tu.
Entities
Artists
- Refik Anadol
- Mimi Lien
- Buist Bickley
- Avara Hebert
- Alejo Vietti
- Charles LaPointe
- Rachael Geier
- Nikiya Mathis
- Diggle
- Rich Tu
- Hew Locke
- Oscar Murillo
- Florence Pugh
- Zac Posen
- Rafael de Cárdenas
- James Turrell
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Reinhard Müller
- François Arnal
- Philippe Starck
- Patrick Blanc
- Martin Brûlé
- Clint Ramos
- David Zinn
- Giulio Bergamaschi
- Laura Burdese
- Zohran Mamdani
Institutions
- Alaïa
- Halleroed
- Springboard to Design
- Design Action
- Smithsonian
- Refik Anadol Studio
- Acqua di Parma
- Louis Vuitton
- L'Oréal
- Loro Piana
- LVMH
- Bulgari
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee
- Studio Yimu
- Skulptur Projekte Münster
- Max Mara
- Gap
- Joyride
- Snøhetta
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
- Memphis Art Museum
- Art Basel
- Brooklyn
Locations
- Miami
- United States
- Miami Design District
- Sweden
- Smithsonian Castle
- Washington, D.C.
- New York City
- Paris
- London
- Memphis
- Basel
- Brooklyn