The Trump family of Acqualina Resort & Residences will host the 31st annual "I Have a Dream" Foundation Miami Gala on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The event takes place at The Turnberry Resort in Aventura and celebrates the Class of 2032, a group of 55 students who began the program as second graders. The gathering features a cocktail reception, a silent auction, dinner, music, and a live auction offering travel packages to the Caribbean, Italy, and Africa. All fu

Miami Carnival 2026 brings its main parade and fete to Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill on Sunday, October 11, with costumed masquerade bands, Caribbean food and live entertainment scheduled from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For first-time visitors traveling from Miami, the essential detail is the destination: this year’s Sunday celebration takes place in Broward County. Presented by the Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee, the festival connects costume

Did you know that luxury watches have become much more than instruments for telling time? I’ve always found it fascinating that something created for such a practical purpose could evolve into a form of self-expression, a symbol of status, and, in some cases, even a piece of history. And I thought you might like to know that some of the world’s most valuable watches have stories that are just as interesting, and sometimes remarkable, as their price tags. Take the famous Patek

Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. explores nature’s transformation through Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden, a high jewelry collection inspired by the botanical and animal motifs of legendary designer Jean Schlumberger. Created by Nathalie Verdeille, Senior Vice President and Chief Artistic Officer, alongside the Tiffany Design Studio, the collection reinterprets butterflies, flowers, and twisting vines through sculptural designs featuring rare diamonds and colored gemstones. White d

Halloween in Miami 2026 brings a new location for House of Horror Haunted Carnival, which has moved to Tropical Park. For anyone comparing it with The Horrorland at Jungle Island, the key question is what each ticket includes. Both offer general admission starting at around $40, but additional costs for parking, repeat entry and rides can significantly affect the total price of an evening. For those willing to drive farther north, Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairground

UR Luminous hosted its fifth annual Light Up the Night Gala on Friday, October 2, at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami. The event gathered nearly 300 guests to support early detection, breast health education, and equitable access to care, with proceeds benefiting the Luminous Advocacy Project Foundation. Honorees and Event Program During the program, The Real Housewives of Miami cast members Larsa Pippen, Kiki Barth, and Alexia Nepola received The Luminary Award and were named

Christian Dior unveiled its Summer 2027 Women’s collection in Paris, presenting a technically refined exploration of lightness in tailoring, fabrics, and show staging around the Bassin Octogonal in the Jardin des Tuileries.

Givenchy has revealed its Spring Summer 2027 womenswear collection in Paris, presenting a focused wardrobe centered on balance, clarity, and streamlined dressing.

The Miami Music Project received a 2026 Sony Music Group Global Social Justice Fund grant to advance youth development through music study and performance. The funding covers direct costs and expenses for the organization's programming and initiatives. Anna Klimala, President and CEO of the Miami Music Project, stated that the organization uses music as a tool for social transformation. She noted the nonprofit has spent 18 years offering vulnerable youth in Miami the resou

Harry Winston, the renowned “King of Diamonds,” presents the Majestic Escapes collection, a stunning showcase of high jewelry inspired by some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. This exquisite series takes wearers on a journey through dazzling landscapes, from serene beaches to snow-covered peaks, with each piece meticulously crafted to capture the essence of its natural muse. Bali at Sunrise A Journey Through Beauty The Majestic Escapes collection features suites

Living abroad brought Henri Corbin de Mangoux closer to his French roots, but Japan left a particularly lasting impression. Its sense of restraint and ability to convey emotion through simplicity shaped how he approaches both work and home. After a career spanning consulting, technology and financial services, design offered a way to bring those experiences together with a longstanding personal interest in art. Now CEO of Liaigre USA, Corbin de Mangoux is bringing that perspe

Miami Living's picks for sports events from October 7–14, featuring FIU Panthers football, Miami Heat preseason basketball, Inter Miami CF, Miami FC, Florida Panthers hockey and Miami Dolphins football. Here are the top games and sporting events to catch across Miami and South Florida this week. FIU Panthers Football FIU Panthers vs. New Mexico State Aggies — October 7 Purchase Tickets FIU opens Conference USA play at home against New Mexico State, giving the Panthers an impo

Few cars possess the enduring mystique of the Aston Martin DB5. Immortalized on the silver screen, celebrated for its unmistakably British elegance, and coveted by collectors around the world, the DB5 occupies a rare place where automotive design, craftsmanship, and popular culture meet. Now, one meticulously restored 1964 example is beginning a new chapter in South Florida. Boca Raton-based philanthropist and entrepreneur Elliott Broidy, Chairman and CEO of Broidy Capital Ho

The sustainable harvesting of the Florida stone crab is a unique tradition where only the claws are carefully removed before returning the living crustacean to the ocean. The season runs from October 15 through May 1, signaling the peak of South Florida dining and bringing intense local demand. Photo resource: Depositphotos To help you navigate where to enjoy these delicacies, Miami Living curated a definitive tiered ranking of the state's finest claw purveyors. Editor's Note

JIS Fall 2026 will bring more than 600 jewelry exhibitors together with buyers from across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond at the Miami Beach Convention Center, October 16–19. Timed for the important holiday buying season, the four-day trade event will give retailers the opportunity to purchase merchandise for immediate delivery and cash-and-carry, place future orders, or combine both approaches. Please note JIS is open to the qualified jewelry trad

Miami Fashion Week returns this October, bringing together international resort wear, sustainable design, and the high energy of a city that is already electric. The 2026 edition, which marks the event's milestone 10th anniversary, clearly shows just how much Miami has grown into a fashion destination of its own. Before we give you the full rundown of Miami Fashion Week 2026, it’s worth looking back at how fashion events in America, particularly New York Fashion Week, began.

Families exploring Downtown Miami and Watson Island can collect museum stamps for local perks through October 31, 2026. The Museum Mile Passport connects five participating attractions, with rewards available after three visits and a museum membership raffle for those who complete the full passport. The program includes Jungle Island, Freedom Tower, Miami Children’s Museum, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and Museum of Miami. Visitors can pick up a physical p

The Faena Jazz Series opens its ninth season on October 4, 2026, with British vocalist Emma Smith at Faena Theater in Miami Beach. The announced program runs through June 2027, with individual tickets starting at $80. October also includes a Latin jazz concert with Sammy Figueroa and Aymée Nuviola, followed by the theater’s Memento Mori Halloween party on October 31. Produced and curated by Rachel Faro, the 2026–2027 series features vocalists and instrumentalists working acro

Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from October 6–13, featuring live performances including comedy, music, musicals and more across the Miami metro area. Comedy Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour — October 8 Purchase Tickets Fortune Feimster brings her upbeat perspective and conversational comedy style to Fort Lauderdale as part of her Takin' Care of Biscuits tour. The comedian, actress, writer and host has built a wide-ranging career across stand-up,

Miami Living brings you the following upcoming concerts and live performances happening from October 5 through October 12, 2026 in Miami and nearby South Florida. Ricky Martin performs on October 10 He Is Legend — October 6 Purchase Tickets Churchill’s Pub hosts He Is Legend on Tuesday, October 6, giving rock and metal fans a chance to catch the North Carolina band in an intimate setting. Known for blending hard rock, metalcore and Southern-rock influences, the group should m

When Clase Azul México set out to create its newest tequila expression, Blanco Ahumado, Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco had one goal: to fuse ancestral techniques with modern craftsmanship. “We wanted to recover methods that aren’t always explored in tequila-making,” Tinoco told Miami Living, “and reimagine them with the artisanal mastery that defines Clase Azul.” This newly released tequila brings a subtle smoky elegance to the brand’s traditionally unaged Blanco category,

For more than half a century, Poliform has stood as one of the leading Italian luxury furniture design companies, celebrated for its craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless aesthetic. In this issue, we spotlight one of Poliform’s most evocative creations: the Saint-Germain sofa system by Jean-Marie Massaud. Inspired by the soft, sculptural forms of 1970s design, Saint-Germain captures a sensual harmony between comfort and art. Its enveloping curves and voluptuous proportions

WDNA 88.9FM will host its October Jazz Encounters concert on Friday, October 9, 2026, featuring Latin Grammy Award-winning violinist Daniela Padrón live in the station's Jazz Gallery. Padrón will perform alongside Omar Herrera on guitar and cuatro, and Javier Espinoza on bass. Event Details and Highlights Artist Background: Venezuelan American violinist Daniela Padrón won the 2025 Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album for Joropango with the band Kerreke, bridging classica

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is welcoming back its annual fall tradition, "Orchids in October," on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, Florida. South Florida orchid growers will gather at the garden to present a curated marketplace featuring rare, unusual, and beginner-friendly plant varieties. Beyond the weekend display, the event highlights conservation work through the Million Orchid Proj

Italian shipyard Rossinavi has officially presented M/Y HEED, a 53-meter full-custom, full-aluminum superyacht, following its initial launch earlier this year. Debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show, the vessel comes under 500 gross tons and features a fast-displacement hull engineered for spatial efficiency and a low profile. The project was developed in close collaboration with the owner, coordinated by owner's representative Matty Zadnikar of SeaNet SuperYachts, with exterior st

Tequila Ley .925 stands as a pinnacle among premium tequila brands, encapsulating the essence and heritage of Mexico. Ley Diamante, Tequila Ley .925 bottle features 4,000 diamonds totaling 18.5 carats. Crafted in the elevated terrains of Jalisco, our tequila is meticulously fashioned from 100% Blue Weber agave, handpicked at the zenith of maturation. Through a precise process of cooking, fermentation, and double distillation in traditional copper stills, we create a tequila o

Miami Living brings you the culinary talent shaping Miami’s dining scene in our special Michelin Guide. From tasting menus to innovative dining concepts, these restaurants represent some of the city’s most notable dining destinations. In the 2026 Florida Michelin Guide, Greater Miami and Miami Beach earned 15 Michelin stars across 13 restaurants, including Florida’s only two-star restaurant. The 2026 edition also marked a milestone as Mutra became the first kosher restaurant

We take a look back at one of our favorite Gucci campaigns, “We Will Always Have London,” created under the direction of Creative Director Sabato De Sarno to spotlight the Gucci Blondie bag and last year's Cruise collection. Captured by renowned photographer and filmmaker Nan Goldin, the campaign brings together cultural icons Debbie Harry and Kelsey Lu in a cinematic portrait of London, weaving together its people, places, and unmistakable energy. There is also a fun Miami c

Chanel has revealed its Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture collection, presenting a series of handcrafted looks inspired by storytelling, nature and the craftsmanship of the House’s Haute Couture ateliers. Through intricate embroidery, textured fabrics and artisanal detailing, the collection highlights the savoir-faire that continues to define Chanel’s couture tradition. The collection features floral motifs, climbing vines and decorative elements woven throughout the garments, w

The holiday season is taking a delicious turn at TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, where festive dining, vibrant flavors, skyline views, and live entertainment come together at W Miami in the heart of Brickell. This holiday season, TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant invites Miami locals and visitors to gather around the table for a lineup of special experiences designed to make Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the start of the New Year feel anything but ordinary. Loc

Perched atop a secluded shoreline where white-sand beaches and rocky coves meet mesmerizing turquoise waters on a northwest tip of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos, Amanyara delivers an enchanting island escape draped in luxurious simplicity–with personalized touchpoints at every turn. The property is set along an 18,000-acre nature reserve and borders Northwest Point Marine National Park, acclaimed for some of the world’s best wall and reef diving. Deeply rooted in the

Learning another language is a highly complex mental activity. It requires people to remember words, distinguish unfamiliar sounds, recognize patterns, work out grammatical rules and retrieve the right expression at the right moment. All of this happens while listening, interpreting and preparing a response. Age changes the way languages are learned, but adults remain capable of learning new languages throughout life. DrAfter123/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Could al

Vertical construction is progressing rapidly at Bentley Residences Miami, the world's first and only residential tower branded by Bentley Motors. Located at 18401 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, the 62-story development has reached the seventh floor, with structural assembly advancing at a rate of approximately one floor every five to six working days. The 716-foot tower is on track for completion and delivery in 2028, positioning it among the tallest oceanfront resident

A new hospitality development is taking shape along Italy’s northern Adriatic coast, bringing more than 1,250 accommodation units, a 73-room hotel, four pools and a 2,360-square-meter wellness center to the Po Delta. Delta Open Air Resort, currently under construction in Porto Garibaldi, part of the municipality of Comacchio in Emilia-Romagna, is scheduled to open in May 2027. The approximately $85 million (€73 million) project will occupy about 390,000 square meters, or 39 h

With her signature blend of effortless style, magnetic energy, and genuine authenticity, Tianna Robillard has quickly become one of the most dynamic lifestyle creators to watch. From front-row fashion moments and standout courtside-style to candid travel diaries and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her growing list of major brand collaborations, Tianna has built a loyal audience by making every moment feel both aspirational and approachable. With nearly three million followers

Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from September 29–October 6 include a Broadway musical rooted in Cuban music, stand-up and drag comedy, ballet, tango and a family stage show across the Miami metro area. Broadway Shows & Musicals Buena Vista Social Club — September 29 Purchase Tickets The musical opens its Miami engagement with a story about singer Omara Portuondo confronting her past and a chance to return to the studio. A live band carries the Cuban music at the hea

Poliform’s contemporary lifestyle takes on new forms in outdoor spaces. Soft lines, nature-inspired tones, and the tactile quality of materials blend harmoniously with the Mediterranean landscape, expanding the outdoor offering with new pieces designed to meet the new demands of outdoor living. Now in its third iteration, the brand’s first-ever outdoor collection was initially launched in Milan during Salone del Mobile 2023, before being showcased for the first time in the US

Canadian womenswear brand Joseph Ribkoff is entering a new phase of global expansion with the launch of its first global direct-to-consumer digital flagship, a renewed brand vision and a Fall 2026 campaign starring Elizabeth Hurley. The nearly 70-year-old brand is introducing the changes as part of a broader effort to expand its digital presence and connect directly with consumers. The new digital flagship is launching across key European markets and the United States, with a

As science reveals the powerful connection between UV exposure and premature skin aging, a new generation is discovering that the future of healthy skin may begin with the clothes we choose every day. Miami has always lived in relationship with the sun. It shapes the rhythm of the city, from morning walks along the coastline and afternoons on the water to outdoor dining, resort escapes, and year-round recreation. Sunshine is part of what makes South Florida one of the most

Italian fashion brand Peserico has expanded its United States retail footprint with a new boutique at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami. The 904 square foot space joins the company's existing regional locations and major market stores in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. The store design highlights the brand's focus on craftsmanship and structural design. The interior features wooden flooring, textured beige walls, and accents of white Asiago marble, oak, and satin fi

Some hotels make an impression through scale, while others draw you in through atmosphere. That is why I decided to stay at The George Hotel Hamburg, known for its sophisticated character and location beside Hamburg’s Lake Alster. Once inside, I found a hotel that delivers classic glamour, along with an atmosphere that feels stylish, social, and relaxed. Photos/The George Hotel STYLE & DESIGN The hotel takes inspiration from classic interiors and translates that aesthetic int

Miami Living's picks for sports events from September 30–October 7 feature Miami FC soccer, Colombia vs. Peru, college volleyball, Miami HEAT basketball and the Bubble Run across South Florida. Photo/Marius Christensen/Unsplash Soccer Miami FC vs. Sporting JAX — September 30 Purchase Tickets Miami FC hosts Sporting JAX at Pitbull Stadium on Wednesday, September 30. The all-Florida matchup gives home supporters a chance to catch Miami before its October 3 trip to face the Tam

Miami Living brings you the following upcoming concerts and live performances happening from September 30 through October 5, 2026 in Miami and nearby South Florida. Karol G performs on October 2 Of Monsters and Men — September 30 Purchase Tickets Icelandic indie folk band Of Monsters and Men plays The Fillmore Miami Beach on its Mouse Parade Tour. The group’s layered harmonies and expansive arrangements make this a strong opening to the week. Great White — October 1 Purchase

Riz Mirza and Oriah Mirza are renowned healers, conscious lifestyle experts, podcasters, authors, and media entrepreneurs who have spent more than two decades exploring healing, personal transformation, and what it means to live a more connected life. With a refreshingly relatable, decidedly “no woo-woo” approach, the husband-and-wife duo have built a devoted global following around curiosity, adventure, authentic connection, and the belief that transformation can be both pr

Collecting in Miami has long expanded beyond art fair week, and more and more apartments in Brickell and Miami Beach are turning into private galleries. However, moving a painting or a sculpture into a new home here is sometimes harder than buying it. In this article, we will explain how the climate, high-rise building rules, and hurricane season affect moving a collection. Image by Etkin Esmer / Unsplash Heat, Humidity, and a Very Fragile Canvas For works of art, the main en

Bal Harbour Shops will transform into "Pink Park" from October 1 through October 30 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The open-air luxury retail destination will feature a sculptural, pop-art-inspired reinterpretation of urban park life installed across the iconic Center Courtyard and extending through the property's pathways. The installation repurposes everyday park elements—including benches, café tables, and fountains—into an immersive pink landscape designed to

Ahead of Miami Art Week, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami), will open the first solo U.S. museum exhibition for Venezuelan artist Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe on November 19. Venezuelan artist Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe. Courtesy Galería ABRA, Caracas. Photo/Eloísa Arias A joint presentation with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, the survey showcases more than 25 years of Hakihiiwe’s career, capturing his visual representations of the Amazonian forest, its

Exploring Miami without a car starts with choosing a neighborhood where the sights fit together on foot. In South Beach, preserved hotels stand across from public beachside paths. Little Havana places Cuban history beside neighborhood gathering spots, while Downtown connects waterfront parks with an elevated transit system. Three self-guided walks offer a way to explore those relationships, with public transportation handling the longer journeys. Miami Beach Botanical Garden,

Negroni Week started on September 21 and continues through Sunday, September 27, 2026. Negroni Week in Miami offers several ways to explore the cocktail, including a barrel-aged recipe in the Design District, limited-time drinks in South Beach and a new Thursday event in Brickell. With the celebration already underway, these three neighborhood routes organize six stops around announced specials and established house variations. Photo/Allan Francis/Unsplash Owned and operated

Meet Jackson Koivun, a young golfer who has already made quite a name for himself—and he is only getting started. In this exclusive interview, Miami Living chatted with the young champ about his personal habits, his love for the game, and what drives his passion both on and off the course. During his time at Auburn University, Koivun racked up 11 individual victories and made college golf history by becoming the first player to win the sport’s three major national player of t