Miami Art Week was aglow with festivities under the stars, from the Cartier Trinity 100 immersive experience” in the Miami Design District to Gucci‘s unveiling of a holiday art installation with a lively soirée and dinner at Mother Wolf. Here, Whitewall brings you inside the best parties hosted by Pucci, Maison Margiela, Casablanca, and more.
Cartier Trinity 100 is an Immersive Experience in the Miami Design District
Janelle Monáe at Cartier; Courtesy of Cartier.
On Tuesday in the vibrant Miami Design District, the Cartier Trinity 100 Immersive Experience opened, enveloping all within a shimmering pop-up realm. International stars such as Janelle Monáe, Nicholas Chavez, Jonathan Daviss, Cindy Mello, Kevin and Kate Love, and many more were treated to a private preview of the decadent space which served as a platform for the must-have, limited collection of Trinity novelty jewelry. The ravishing gems were unveiled exclusively in the U.S. this week, and the Miami pop-up rejoices in being the fourth and last edition of Cartier’s “Trinity 100 Immersive Experience.” Past iterations in the dynamic cities of Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo fully embraced the 100th anniversary of Trinity with five comprehensive areas in order to impart the illustrious Cartier Trinity tale. The luxurious Trinity 100 shop is currently open through December 8 at 23 NE 41st St Miami, FL.
Gucci Unveils a Holiday Art Installation with a Lively Soirée and Dinner at Mother Wolf
Mickalene Thomas; Gucci Celebrates the Festive Season With Cocktails and a DJ Set by Carlita at the House’s Immersive Installation in Miami; Courtesy of Gucci.
Miami was aglow on Tuesday evening, as Gucci brought together esteemed guests in lively celebration of the iconic house’s mesmeric installation within Sweet Bird North Plaza in the Design District. During momentous Art Basel festivities and the commencement of the holiday season, Gucci was deeply energized by the enduring wonder of snow globes. The fantastical creation intermingles the brand’s far-reaching history and forever dedication to the “Art of Travel” mantra, currently on view through January 7 for all ages to enjoy. Cultural leaders such as Gucci Deputy CEO Stefano Cantino, Alessandra Ambrosio, Mickalene Thomas, Kennedy Yanko, and Venus Williams delighted in the maison’s partnership with artist Corydon Cowansage, which culminated in a parade of Art Wall murals cascading from the square to the Gucci women’s boutique. The private soirée included thrilling DJ sets by Tiffy Vera and Carlita, as well as a bountiful dinner at the masterful Mother Wolf.
Pucci Presents an Electric “Fun Fair” at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
Pucci in Miami for Art Basel; Photo by SINNA NASSERI, Courtesy of Pucci.
That same night, Pucci sparked an hypnotic “Fun Fair” at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, further uplifting the effervescent Art Basel atmosphere. The globally revered Florentine fashion house and Artistic Director Camille Miceli welcomed notable friends like Gunna, Saint Jhn, Diana Widmaier Picasso, Cindy Prado, Fernando Liz, and Bruna Lirio into a radiant festival of “Puccified” activities and treats. Delicious gelato was served at whimsical stands, fortune tellers and magicians captivated all, while a pulsating disco party with Disco Bambino set the night soaring. The unforgettable evening was curated by the visionary Miceli, which made way for the legendary Pucci prints which wash across the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, and even the sidewalks for all to appreciate.
Maison Margiela’s Cocktail Celebrates a Capsule Collection with Tattoo Artist Kozo
Maison Margiela x Kozo Collaboration Celebration at Miami Art Week; Courtesy of Maison Margiela.
The following evening, pioneering Maison Margiela linked friends of the house from near and far to relish in a singular capsule collection designed with Brooklyn-based tattoo artist Kozo. Within the maison’s luminous Design District boutique, where the one-of-a-kind creations will be exclusively available, a stunning array of guests including Kozo, Paloma Elsesser, Miles Greenberg, Brittany Byrd, Sami Miro, Selah Marley, and Rickey Thompson were in attendance. A scintillating cocktail party ensued, and all donned majestic Maison Margiela garments. Kozo has become widely known for his vivid tattoos which skillfully blend elements of classical art and contemporary pop culture imagery. The Miami celebration shined a light on the Margiela Signature White Icons, which were graced by the artist’s graphic artistry in sleek black and white. Through December 8 the sweeping windows of the shop display Kozo’s far-reaching creativity, and tattooed Tabi footprints lead the way like a real life yellow brick road.
Casablanca Lights up the Rainbow Room with DJs Miguelle & Tons, Marco Carola, and PAWSA
Casablanca Art Basel Miami party, photo by Nikita Chorny, Courtesy of Casablanca.
That night in the Venetian Islands, luxury fashion house Casablanca hosted a fierce party during Art Basel Miami Beach at the shining Rainbow Room. Luminaries such as Ice Spice, Bad Gyal, YG, Carlita, Booba, Chloé Caillet, James and Jon of Rüfüs du Sol, Pilar Zeta, Rickey Thompson, Alton Mason, Bloody Osiris, and Clermont Twins danced the night away with beloved DJs Miguelle & Tons, Marco Carola, and PAWSA. Masterful Creative Director Charaf Tajer rejoiced in the brand’s return to the fair since debuting in 2022—a truly memorable moment in which Casablanca unveiled a capsule collection invoking the dazzle of Miami’s Art Deco paradise. Once again the maison showcased its supreme dedication to enriching the contemporary art and culture landscape with far-reaching imagination, proficient craftsmanship and heartfelt personal connections.
