68 June 22-28, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 3 nary model Jake DuPree on its Instagram wear- ing a three-piece red lingerie set, the company released a statement vowing to “continue to use our voice to empower and support the LGBTQ+ community, women, and anyone who wants to feel fabulous in our lingerie.” B E S T S W I M W E A R Azulu Aventura Mall 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1181 Miami, 33180 305-934-5515 and Brickell City Centre 701 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 111 Miami, 33130 305-632-8644 azulu.com Alex Srour and Maya Memovic make a great team — not just as husband and wife but as CEO and creative director of their modern Colom- bian swimwear brand, Azulu. With stores in Cartagena and Bogota, the duo opened their first flagship store in the United States at Aven- tura Mall in 2021 and expanded with their sec- ond stateside store only 17 miles away at Brickell City Centre in 2022. The brand is known for its flirty silhouettes with subtle “Latin flair” (think delicate bows, scalloped edges, and fringe details) that will turn heads whether you’re jetting off for summer or stay- ing local at the Standard. B E S T M OT H E R - DA U G H T E R PA R T N E R S H I P Tighemi Concept 140 NE 39th Street, #204 Miami, 33137 786-536-7005 tighemi.com For more than 20 years, Lisa Walsh has been traveling to Morocco; more recently, her daughter, Lauren, has joined her. After develop- ing relationships with some of the talented cre- atives in the North African nation, the mother-daughter duo opened Tighemi Con- cept to bring authentic Moroccan linens, tunics, kaftans, and accessories to their Design District shop. In 2021, the pair expanded into a neigh- boring storefront to offer furniture and house- wares imported from Morocco. Now they also offer appointments at a showroom at Ironside in Little River. Be sure to pop in frequently — new shipments arrive seasonally. B E S T V I N TAG E C LOT H I N G S TO R E Rebel 7648 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, 33138 305-793-4104 Rebel displays some of the hippest vintage and designer clothes you’ll find, and does so from an unassuming single-story building on the Upper East Side cooled by AC wall units and ringed with wrought-iron window bars. The shop opened in the midst of the pandemic in 2021 and survived owing to curated offerings of new and consignment pieces like ’60s and ’70s band T-shirts, flowy boho-inspired apparel, and vin- tage designer clothes. B E S T WO M E N S W E A R At Ease on Sunset 5844 Sunset Drive South Miami, 33143 305-662-1022 ateaseonsunset.com Staying far from tacky seasonal trends, At Ease on Sunset curates a timeless, classic sports- wear capsule. Less is more at this South Miami boutique, which features remarkably simple dresses by Xirena, sweatpants by Nili Lotan, and basic T-shirts by Enza Costa. While you’re acquainting yourself with brands like the Row and Rosetta Getty, a white couch in the shop doubles as a Freudian chaise for meaningful conversations with staff — about the clothes or life in general. Stay tuned for trunk shows fea- turing popular jewelry designers. B E S T M E N S W E A R MRKT 3824 NE Second Avenue Miami, 33137 305-603-9682 shop-mrkt.com @mrktdeux (Instagram) Owing to our hot and humid weather, men’s style in Miami has evolved a bit differently from other locales, with an emphasis on flashy, spendy streetwear. Case in point: The all-white MRKT showroom in the Design District sells $300 sweatshirts with zero irony. The shop carries brands like Vetements, Martine Rose, RHUDE, and 1017 ALYX 9SM that will earn the approval of the most discerning hype- beasts. Follow the shop’s Instagram account to stay informed about drops of limited-release Shopping & Services
