Gunna, Glam, and Global Fashion: Highlights from Art Hearts Fashion Miami Art Week
- By: Julianne Elise Beffa
Miami Art Week has a way of turning the city into a living mood board. Everywhere you look, something is happening. A pop-up becomes a party. A party turns into a runway. Someone is always late, overdressed, underdressed, or somehow both. This year, instead of trying to do everything, I followed one thing consistently. Art Hearts Fashion. And by the end of the week, it felt like I had experienced Miami Art Week exactly how it is meant to be experienced.
The week opened at Kiki on the River, which immediately set the tone. There is something about starting fashion week near water that just feels right in Miami. Mister Triple X, Diyanni Yacht Club, and Berry Beachy took over the runway, and the energy was confident, playful, and unmistakably coastal. Swimwear and statement looks blended seamlessly, and the crowd felt relaxed but tuned in. It was the kind of night where fashion did not feel stiff or overly serious. It felt alive.
From there, Art Hearts Fashion moved to Habibi Miami, and the vibe shifted in the best way. This night leaned into glamour. Giannina Azar delivered the kind of drama Miami loves, while OMG Bikinis brought a lighter, flirty energy that made the room feel like vacation mode had officially been activated. The audience was locked in. Editors, creatives, and fashion insiders packed the space, and the runway felt close enough that you could really absorb the details. It was intimate, energetic, and fun without trying too hard.
Friday night landed at Queen Miami Beach with Maxim Basel Edition, and suddenly everything felt bigger and bolder. Capristan, Merlin Castell, and Mister Triple X delivered looks that felt editorial, nightlife-ready, and unapologetically confident. The Maxim partnership added a layer of attitude that worked perfectly with Queen’s late-night atmosphere. This was one of those nights where fashion and nightlife truly blurred. People were not just watching the runway. They were part of the scene.
Saturday at 555 Studios was a full experience. This was the night where you really felt the range of what Art Hearts Fashion does best. Luxe Isle and Slay Swimwear brought sleek, island-inspired looks that felt effortless and polished. As the evening continued, Chavelis Playhouse, Hiromi Asai, and Sharnel Guy introduced individuality and experimentation into the mix. Each collection felt distinct, and the transitions between designers kept the energy moving. By the time Bad Pink, Idol Jose, and Pia Bolte closed out the night, the room was fully alive. It felt like Wynwood at its best. Creative, expressive, and buzzing with ideas.
Sunday felt like both a celebration and a reset. Back at 555 Studios, the Miami Talent Awards created space to acknowledge the people shaping the future of fashion. Mansion Ali by Alexandra Murillo stood out as a moment of recognition and intention, grounding the week in something meaningful. The final runway showcases from Divaska, Isabel Original, Carlos Pineda, and Giannina Azar brought everything full circle. There was a sense of completion in the air. Like the city was taking a breath after a long, beautiful sprint.
And then, because this is Miami, the week ended exactly how it should. With a party. The official Art Hearts Fashion after-party at LIV Miami, featuring Gunna, felt like the exhale everyone needed. Designers, models, artists, and insiders filled the room, celebrating not just the end of the week, but the energy that carried everyone through it. It was loud, glamorous, and undeniably fun. The kind of night that makes you forget how tired you are until the next morning.
What stood out to me most about following Art Hearts Fashion throughout Miami Art Week was how intentional it all felt. Each venue made sense. Each designer lineup felt thoughtfully curated. The week flowed naturally, moving from waterfront glamour to intimate runway moments to full-scale nightlife energy. It never felt random. It felt planned, but still spontaneous enough to capture the spirit of Miami.
Art Hearts Fashion understands that Miami Art Week is not just about fashion. It is about momentum. It is about where you are, who you are with, and how everything feels in the moment. This week delivered all of that. It was colorful, chaotic in the best way, stylish without being stiff, and fun without being forced.
Walking away from Miami Art Week, I realized that following Art Hearts Fashion was not just the easiest way to experience the week. It was the most satisfying. It felt like being plugged directly into the heartbeat of the city. Fashion, art, nightlife, and personality all colliding in real time. And honestly, that is exactly how Miami Art Week should feel.
Photo credits: @randramoreproductions, @markgonpoint, @by.katko
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