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BEST MENSWEAR The Webster 1220 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, 33139 305-674-7899 thewebster.com Both a fine source for sophisticated clothes and a superb example of adaptive reuse, this upscale fashion boutique opened in the for- mer Webster Hotel (a classic of Miami Art Deco architecture) in 2009 and expanded na- tionally. Though it offers men’s and women’s clothing, its menswear selection runs the gamut from resort wear to upscale basics and elevated streetwear, pulling from a thought- ful edit of designer brands. This is the place to go if you want to blend in with the well- heeled hoi polloi on South Beach. BEST SHOPPING Little River home.littleriver.miami Shopping in Miami is always in style, but one neighborhood is quickly becoming a top des- tination. Little River is home to a wide range of shops that cater to every fashionista. Ex- plore vintage stores Reserved MIA and Casa de Barcelona, where you can get your hands on some of the greatest finds, or shop known designers Simon Miller and “local” Eliou, whose work can be found on high-end fash- ion sites. More stores keep opening, so you can always find something new in the 305’s hippest and trendiest neighborhood. BEST STREETWEAR HŸP 851 NE First Ave., Ste. D120 Miami, 33132 786-422-5086 900 S. Miami Ave., Ste. 182 Miami, 33132 786-422-5086 hypmiami.com Forget the big luxury brands. If you want to look like you have more money than you know what to do with, hit up HŸP. Its primo selection of clothes, sneakers and accessories from brands including Chrome Hearts, Rhude and Supreme will have you mogging and looksmaxxing like a Bitcoin billionaire with an OnlyFans model girlfriend that just won a Polymarket parlay. Originally located in Coconut Grove before moving to Brickell, the shop wears its Miami pride on its literal sleeves and even celebrated the opening of its Miami Worldcenter location with a Scarface- inspired capsule collection. BEST SWIMWEAR Nadjea zez.am/nadjeaonline Nadjea’s swimwear is as Miami as an orange and purple sunset. They’re also sultry, sum- mery and sustainably made. The Miami- based luxury brand was created by Nadjhla Gracia with a focus on slow fashion. These sexy bathing suits are sometimes simple but always bold. They fit all bodies and, in the best way possible, leave nothing to the imagi- nation. Her latest Miami Swim Week looks were straight up flattering with thoughtful flourishes, making it clear that Nadjea’s is the way to go to make a solid summer statement. BEST THRIFT CLOTHING STORE Out of the Closet 2900 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, 33137 305-764-3773 outofthecloset.org Most thrift stores ask only that you walk through their doors and browse. Out of the Closet asks for a little more – and gives a lot more back. Founded in 1990 as the retail arm of the AIDS Health- care Founda- tion, Out of the Closet operates on the simple and radical premise of putting 96 cents of every dollar spent di- rectly towards HIV pre- vention and treatment services. The Edgewater location on Biscayne Bou- levard is a landmark desti- nation in its own right, with a rotating selection of brand- name clothing, West Elm furniture sets, books, DVDs and collectibles at prices that won’t make you flinch — but the real dif- ferentiator is what’s happening beyond the rack. Free HIV and STI testing is available on- site, no appointment needed, through an AHF Wellness Center. Plus, if you donate your old clothes and furniture upon grabbing a trea- sure or two, you’ll leave knowing your Satur- day afternoon errand just funded lifesaving care for someone else in your community. In a city with some of the highest HIV infection rates in the country, that’s not a small thing. BEST THRIFT SHOP This N’ That 3155 Commodore Plaza Miami, 33133 305-448-2114 instagram.com/thisnthatshop A Coconut Grove institution for nearly seven decades, This N’ That was founded in 1957 by the Women’s Fellowship of Plymouth Con- gregational Church back when the Miami population was fewer than 300,000 resi- dents. This friendly, magical shop is not only as determinedly eclectic as the city where it resides, but also a real force for good. This N’ That’s net earnings are channeled to worthy community service organizations to the tune of $200,000 annually. The packed shelves re- ward multiple visits, too, with new books, vi- nyl, trinkets, all-ages clothing, jewelry, toys, seasonal decorations, comics and more. Ex- pect the unexpected, and find out why what endures, endures. BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE Reserved MIA 7200 NW Second Ave. Miami, 33150 305-846-2727 reservedmia.com Since debuting in December 2024, Reserved MIA has been about that vintage life. Set up like a 1970s haberdashery, the clothing store takes pride in promoting a sustainable exis- tence while looking stylish via second-hand clothes. You’ll find rare pieces of authentically vintage pop-culture tees, college sweatshirts, bowling shirts, sports jerseys and vintage Levi’s jeans, as well as standard thrift store pieces for less than $20 in Reserved MIA’s bargain bins. The store also offers a superbly curated records section that leans on 1960s and 1970s funk and punk greats, and hip-hop and reggae classics from the 1980s and 1990s. The decor is an ode to the Magic City, its main wall lined with framed black-and- white photos of Miami celebrities, a pair of Luke Re- cords jackets on an- other wall and Miami sports memorabilia throughout the store. It’s always a vibe on weekends when Reserved MIA hosts mu- sic events, from DJ LeSpam spinning old school reggae to salsa sessions honoring legends like Willie Colon. BEST WOMENSWEAR Shop Vara 210 NW Eighth Ave. Miami, 33128 shop-vara.com Miami may be a fashion mecca for swimwear that graces the hard, tanned bods laying beside softly rippling hotel pools, but it’s never been well-regarded for its clothing that actually covers those bods. That’s why Shop Vara is a blessing to the city that barely dresses. The cu- rated vintage boutique provides women and those who love women’s clothing with the op- portunity to sartorially elevate the Magic City. The duds may not be new, but when’s the last time you went shopping? Fabric these days feels like it was made for a Barbie doll, not a human that can feel — and thanks to tariffs, ev- erything is overpriced. Go with what’s golden, and head downtown to Vara to flex your style muscle and pump a lewk that’s all you. Shºpping & Services
