Best Miami Parties This Week so Far
Miami Art Week is in full swing, and Whitewall is bringing you front and center for vibrant unveilings and star-studded soirées throughout The Magic City, including White Cube’s annual party at Soho Beach House, anOnlyChild’s Art Basel Dinner, Cartier’s “Time Unlimited” debut in the Design District, and more.
White Cube at Soho Beach House
On Tuesday, December 5, premier contemporary art gallery White Cube celebrated this year’s glittering edition of Art Basel Miami Beach with the 12th annual party at Soho Beach House Miami. Upwards of 500 prominent figures from the art, fashion, and music industries were in attendance, including White Cube founder Jay Jopling, with Aaron Cezar, Bonnie Clearwater, Noah Horowitz, Anne Pasternak, and Studio Drift. Commencing with an exquisite oceanside dinner, guests danced the night away with symphonic melodies by UK-based jazz quintet Ezra Collective, while sipping festive cocktails courtesy of Casa Dragones. White Cube artists Harland Miller and Ilana Savdie were present to launch their exhibition at Soho Beach House, revisioning the lettering of medieval monks in otherworldly works on paper.
Kristy Chen, Melissa Joseph, and Julz Goddard; courtesy of anOnlyChild.
Dinner for Melissa Joseph with anOnlyChild
That same evening, cutting-edge luxury brand anOnlyChild hosted a sumptuous dinner in honor of multi-disciplinary artist Melissa Joseph on the occasion of Art Basel. Alongside Julz Goddard, La Mar Taylor, Jane Aiello, and Surface Magazine, the spirited house brought together distinguished guests, including anOnlyChild designer Maxwell Osborne, with Joakim Noah, Kristy Chen, Victor Cruz, Benjamin Paulin, and Deb Lee. Singer Mia Gladstone set the night aglow with celestial pop beats, while friends enjoyed DeLeón Tequila and fresh, seasonal cuisine across tropical tablescapes.
Courtesy of Cartier.
Best Miami Parties: Cartier’s “Time Unlimited” Opening
On Wednesday, December 6, Cartier united a dazzling and international array of influential guests for a private preview of the “Time Unlimited” exhibition as it made its North American debut the following day at 45 NE 41at Street in the Miami Design District. Within the alluring showcase, VIPs including house ambassador Emma Chamberlain, Diplo, Lily Chee, Alix Earle, Lais Ribeiro, Jeremy Pope, and Dwayne Wade, ventured through the maison’s striking presentation of iconic, limited-edition, and rare watches in compelling categories ranging from Pioneering Spirit to Technique Serves Beauty.
Nick Hadad and Lumia Nocito; courtesy of SSENSE and MARNI.
Best Miami Parties: SSENSE and Marni Celebrate Capsule Collection
Later that evening, SSENSE, the visionary Montreal-based fashion platform, and Marni, the illustrious and avant-garde Italian luxury fashion house, invited close friends and VIP guests to rejoice in the collaborative “Once Upon a Time at Marni” capsule collection at Soho House’s Miami Pool House. Attendees including James Blake, Emma Brooks, SAINt JHN, Aurora Anthony, Miles Greenberg, and Yvesmark Chery raised a glass and danced to ethereal beats spun by Lumia Nocito and Nick Hadad. Debuting on December 11, the dramatic and surreal collection will offer rich colorways, mesmeric prints, and chic faux furs in versatile unisex styles—just in time for jubilant holiday gatherings.
Blondish with Artist Gregory Siff; courtesy of Golden Goose.
Golden Goose Collaborates with Gregory Siff
Also that night in the Design District, Italian luxury brand Golden Goose joined the Art Basel Miami Beach festivities with a memorable evening of creativity and collaboration with artist Gregory Siff. Within the brand’s recently debuted FORWARD Miami retail outpost, a visionary space with sustainability at its heart, the soulful artist fused his singular weaving of abstract expressionism and pop art into one-on-one creative encounters with guests. The international glitterati, including Blondish, Twan Kayuper, Dj Ruckus, Carmella Rose, and Shea Marie, collaborated with Siff on wearable works of art while journeying through the progressive new space.
No. 9 Hosts a Wellness Gifting Suite
With a curated roster of brands that bring to life the future of wellness, the creative agency No. 9 hosted a gifting suite, named the Vivid Suite, at the Goodtime Hotel. Over two days, the immersive experience featured an array of luxury wellness programming, featuring new products and walkthroughs by company representatives from Muse, HigherDOSE, HelloCake, Levity, and Franny’s Farmacy. Additionally, the suite featured a VIVID gallery, showcasing No. 9’s emerging artists—including the Miami-based sculptor Wacky Backy‘s work, handblown glass pieces by Los Angeles-based artist Tyler Barry, and the New York-based creator Stephanie Ketty. VIPs that visited the Vivid Suite included talent from various industries, including Rufus Du Sol, CJ Wallace, Leah McSweeney, Emma Brooks, Dale Moss, Jen Selter, Love.Watts, among others.
