Here’s what’s new in Miami (photo: Courtesy)

Body Logic: Because It’s Always Swimsuit Season in Miami

It’s no secret that Miamians take really good care of themselves and have no shame flaunting a little skin. And to get into tip-top shape, the fitness set heads to Anatomy. More than your average gym, Anatomy is a full- service health and wellness destination complete with state-of-the-art equipment and private training group fitness classes (including outdoor options). With four Miami locations, including an outpost at the 1 Hotel South Beach and a fifth one opening soon in Doral, Anatomy also offers post-workout services including infrared sauna, cold plunge pools, a eucalyptus steam room, IV vitamin recovery, and chiropractic services from USA Sports Therapy; endermologie, blowouts, and facials are also available for a complete post-workout beauty experience. To keep hair and scalp clean after a serious sweat session, we also can’t get enough of the new line from skincare expert Dr. Barbara Sturm. Much like Dr. Strum’s cult favorite beauty brand, the Molecular Hair + Scalp Collection is made with science-based ingredients; the eight new products include Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo and Conditioner, Balancing Shampoo and Scalp Serum, and a Repair Hair Mask.

Another option for those looking to get into shape is 54D, a “human transformation program” with a new location in the Design District. This results-based, nine-week training program—including high-intensity group fitness combined with custom nutrition and recovery treatments— was founded by former pro soccer player Rodrigo Garduño, who gained a following by offering virtual fitness classes with over 150,000 streamers; celeb fans include Miamians Alex Rodriguez and Adriana Lima. For those looking for more intense and targeted recovery to accompany workouts, Vitruvia is the go-to especially for Miami-based athletes and musicians. Thanks to a revolutionary, in-depth tissue analysis, Vitruvia can customize treatment that helps clients regain full movement and regain quality of life.  — CASEY BRENNAN

Best Face Forward: Magic City Spas

While it’s hard to complain about nearly 365 days of sunshine, the rays can take a serious toll on skin. When in need of a boost, there’s nothing like a luxurious facial and no one better in Miami than Melissa Fox. Located in Coral Gables, the celebrity aesthetician and her team at Flawless by Melissa Fox use both top-of-the-line products from Biologique Recherche along with the latest skincare technology to treat clients’ skin issues, including acne, fine lines, and wrinkles or to give a tune-up before a big event. “I believe in a progressive, never aggressive approach to skincare. We hyper customize all treatments and regimens to fit our guests’ needs and lifestyle.” The retail boutique at Flawless by Melissa Fox features a wide variety of Biologique Recherche products along with top sellers from MBR, iS Clinical, and Valmont.

At Sana Skin Studio in Wynwood, weary skin is treated with clean beauty products like Indie Lee and Naturopathica; a 30-minute Express Facial is perfect for those on the go, while the SuperDetox— which includes a professional grade peel, ultrasonic skin cleanse, and blue light LED—is the ultimate in self-care. “Sana is a skin studio redefining the skincare experience through goal- driven facials, real guidance, and clean skincare,” says founder Valentina Hernandez. “Our facials are meant to fit into your life, are customized to your skin needs, and are rooted in education.” — CASEY BRENNAN

Loewe’s Miami Reopening

Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson isn’t one for conventionalism when it comes to his collections, so naturally the luxury Spanish brand’s retail spaces follow suit. Walking into a Loewe flagship is like walking into a contemporary art gallery—and just as galleries change, Anderson feels a store should do the same. When looking for the fashion house’s first United States location, Anderson found a home in Miami’s Design District in 2016. Five years and four flagship openings across the country later, Anderson revamped the original location with an all-new concept perfectly timed to debut as the art crowd descends on the city for Art Basel. Step inside the space, and you’re met with the iconic conceptual work of artist Sol LeWitt. Commissioned by Paula Cooper Gallery, local Miami painters and artists painted the bold and colorful mural towering over the main floor under the LeWitt Foundation. The furniture complements the work of art in the same vibrant color palette while contrasting the walls and floors made of concrete—all making the ideal backdrop for Anderson’s line of stunning clothes. — JOSH SOKOL

The Art of Givenchy

If you feel like there’s been a lot more fashion and art crossover as of late, you’re right. Coming out of the pandemic, fashion designers are looking for new and creative ways to be innovative, but also to feature new mediums and ideas in their collections. Mixing fashion with art isn’t anything new for Givenchy’s creative director Matthew M. Williams: From his self-founded brand, 1017 ALYX 9SM, you’d notice that the intersectionality between art and fashion has always been important to the American designer.

Just this summer, Williams explored both in his Resort 2022 collection with graphic artist Chito. For the collaboration, the Mexico-based artist—known for his airbrush art, which perfectly transcends with the Givenchy DNA—reimagines signature pieces with his artistic flair. T-shirts, jackets, and accessories feature fresh spins on Givenchy emblems alongside idiosyncratic Chito characters such as his cartoon dog, a symbol of protection and loyalty, rendered in the artist’s ever-evolving aerographic style.

“Coming from creating unique pieces with airbrushed embellishments on rare objects and garments, and now being able to bring them to the world, is something special in itself,” said Chito. “Only Givenchy would be able to make that happen.” To celebrate the special collaboration, Williams’ Spring 2022 collection with Chito will be available at the Miami boutique with an unforgettable display.

An artsy new collection won’t be the only thing to see when walking into the extraordinary Design District boutique: Williams also has partnered with the acclaimed multimedia artist Ewan Macfarlane, who created a series of mannequins for select boutiques, clad in clothes and accessories from the FallWinter 2021 collection. But these aren’t your typical mannequins; the figures are brought to life showcased in humanlike positions crouching, climbing, reaching, and leaning throughout the retail space.

“I’ve long admired Ewan’s work, and these sculptures really speak to me because my process as a designer is always about finding the humanity in luxury,” says Williams. “I’m always looking at the reality of the person who will bring the clothing to life: It should feel powerful and effortless, equal and joyful. What someone wears should always portray who they are inside. I feel like the beauty of Ewan’s work helped me convey that in a powerful and poetic way.” Through these partnerships, Williams not only brings together creative minds across disciplines in a fresh creative way, but also maintains relevancy for the 69-year-old heritage brand among younger generations by injecting a fresh and forward-thinking approach. — TY GASKINS

Heaven Must Have Scent You

Celine’s first journey into fragrances was in 2019, with the launch of a perfume collection. Now creative director Hedi Slimane continues to evolve the Parisian Maison by introducing a line of candles, proving that the brand “nose” what clients really want. Much like the perfumes, Celine’s new eight-candle collection nods to Slimane’s personal experiences while at the same time staying true to the grand traditions of French perfumery, a legacy that the brand defines as “couturier parfumeur.” Each candle undergoes a meticulous process by the maison’s in-house wax maker—trained in both perfumery and wax-making— to create distinctive scents like Nightclubbing, which smells of nicotine and “the nape of a neck fragrant with vanilla,” and Palimpsest, a blend of gallica rose, pear, ivy, and moss, and Grands Lys that conjures the sentiment of familiar places. — TY GASKINS

Yacht Show Sets Sail For 2022

It goes without saying that everyone missed the Miami Yacht Show last year. But this year, the show is back on! The producers of the iconic display are preparing to launch an unparalleled 2022 event over the span of five days. Over Presidents’ Day Weekend, from February 16 to February 22, there will be displays at four distinct locations in the vibrant city of Miami: Herald Plaza, Sea Isle Marina, Island Gardens Marina, and the Miami Beach Convention Center. — JOSH SOKOL

The Hack Is Back

The Hacker Project, a two-part collaborative design series between Gucci and Balenciaga, debuted during the Spring ’22 shows for both houses. Now the Hacker Project has unveiled the much-anticipated encore. The Hacker Project allows artistic directors Alessandro Michele of Gucci and Balenciaga’s Demna Gvasalia to hack design codes and signifiers from the opposing house to create a capsule of cross-branded products. In Part One, we saw Michele explore Gucci pieces through a Balen- ciaga lens; for Part Two, Gvasalia interprets Gucci signatures through Balenciaga pieces. The insanely popular Hacker Project designs are now available at several pop-ups, including one in Miami’s Design District. Run, don’t walk. — SHELTON BOYD-GRIFFITH