62 June 27-July 3, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 4 ers like Vera Wang, Marchesa, Monique Lhuil- lier, and Berta that were brought over from Chic Parisien (we’re talking $12,000 pieces marked down to less than $2,000). The dresses usually come and go quickly, so we recommend keeping an eye on the Find’s Instagram page. Also, be- cause the store operates on an appointment-only basis, make sure to call before you pop in. BEST CLOTHING STORE Éliou 160 NW 73rd Street Miami, 33150 eliou.com Childhood friends Duda Teizeria and Cristina Mantiall set out to build a creative agency and ac- cidentally founded a jewelry brand, Éliou, that has since evolved into a full-blown clothing store. Accident isn’t exactly the right word; Éliou, like its designs, grew organically. That growth turned exponential after a celebrity endorse- ment at the height of Harry Styles mania. Éliou, though, is beyond the hype. In fact, the key to its success is a relaxed elegance. The team’s designs are effortlessly refined, natural but artful, and handcrafted. The lifelong friends use Miami, and its proximity to water, as a guiding inspiration. Their telepathically linked design process and dedication to authenticity — they don’t make anything they don’t want to wear — have created a playful yet defined brand. Éliou’s coveted pieces are perfect for sumptuous sojourns along the Riviera or running errands in Little Havana. BEST FITTING ROOM Maison Margiela 142 NE 41st Street Miami, 33137 maisonmargiela.com/en-us The Maison Margiela space in the Design District is a standout architecturally. It’s only one of five lo- cations in the U.S. designed by Dutch abstract ar- chitect Anne Holtrop. While neutral plaster and iconoclastic façades shape the retail space, the fit- ting room is the pièce de résistance. An inverse of the rest of the store, it evokes a void with sleek, lacquered walls in the darkest possible green. Both ominous and serene, it has the energy and feel of walking into the black room of Jonathan Glazer’s chilling sci-fi film Under the Skin. The midnight-green walls, complemented by impec- cable lighting, make this the perfect space to eval- uate a decadent purchase or snap a strong selfie. BEST LINGERIE SHOP Elle’s Miami Design District 140 NE 39th Street, Suite 124 Miami, 33137 786-703-1335 ellesboutique.co Miami’s had a lack of proper sexy lingerie shops since Flash at Bal Harbour Shops in the ’90s. We’ve been jonesing for a kinky, elegant place to buy a skimpy bedtime getup. Enter Elle’s. Once this lusty brand swung open its steamy doors in the Design District, that drought ended. Founded in Austin, Texas, the Miami store is loaded with lace and silk, a selection of wearable vibrating jewelry, golden handcuffs, lubricants, and design-minded sex toys. Elle’s offers sultry items in cup sizes A to G, so it’s likely you can find your best fit. Head to this salmon-hued shop to discover the newest undergarments from fan favorites like Kiki de Montparnasse, Carine Gilson, and Fleur du Mal. You can also grab swimwear, nipple covers, and an array of delectable scents from House of Bo_. BEST SWIMWEAR Duvin Design Co. duvindesign.com Some brands just scream of Miami good vibes, and Duvin Design Co. is one company that’s lead- ing that charge. Childhood friends Austin Duvall, Garrett Watzka, and Shaun O’Meara founded the brand featuring Duvin’s playful swimwear. The line has celebrity followers, like Bad Bunny, who wore a Duvin shirt in his video for “200 MPH,” and boasts an NBA collab with the Orlando Magic. Whether it’s an op-art-inspired one-piece or swim trunks designed with a yellow and pink yin-and-yang design, it’s serving internet Gen Z energy meets surf. As cabana sets have solidified themselves on Miami beaches and for Wynwood strolls, Duvin has been on the front line of that movement, too. The brand has expanded to 100- plus retailers internationally. Locally, you can snag some swimwear at the Wander Shop in Oak- land Park and Nikki Beach Miami. BEST MENSWEAR The Bespoke Club 25 SW Ninth Street, Suite M103 Miami, 33130 786-422-0063 thebespokeclubusa.com Prepare yourself to be greeted by Simone from La Spezia, Mario from Salerno, and Marco from Milano at the Bespoke Club — these are the tai- lors who serve Marlins players and other finely dressed dudes and meet their specific, personal- ized clothing needs. No matter who takes care of you through your suiting at this menswear shop, the process will be smooth as buttah. Housed in a mid-century modern space designed by Caroline Benoudiz, this bespoke experience is by appoint- ment only. Whether you need a suit, a pair of jeans, or even a tuxedo, you select the fabric sourced from Italy, Spain, or England from swatches. The Bespoke Club imports directly from top fashion houses like Loro Piana, Drago, Holland and Sherry, and Dormeuil. They’ll take measurements while you decide if you want your item monogrammed and the color of your stitch- ing and buttons. Patience is a virtue, as a suit can take approximately four weeks to create.
