Inside Miami Art Week: Where Luxury Houses and Creative Visionaries Defined the Season

Last week, Miami Art Week and Art Basel 2025 once again reaffirmed the city’s status as a global stage for luxury brands, cultural tastemakers, and visionary creatives.

From intimate fashion soirées and high-jewelry unveilings to immersive brand activations across the Miami Design District and South Beach, the week united designers, celebrities, executives, and international collectors for a whirlwind of art, style, and innovation.

Leading houses such as Ferragamo and Cartier, alongside luxury groups like LVMH and iconic design names including Manolo Blahnik, hosted elevated experiences that fused craftsmanship, storytelling, and refined glamour, offering guests a rare insider view into the intersection of contemporary luxury, haute design, and Miami’s dynamic artistic pulse.

Ferragamo set the tone for Miami Art Week with an intimate late-night soirée hosted by Creative Director Maximilian Davis (pictured above, middle) at the stylish Andaz Miami Beach.

The gathering drew an effortlessly chic crowd, with Benji B curating the soundtrack and notable guests including Amber Valletta, Justine Skye, Jessie Andrews, Quenlin Blackwell, and Tyriq Withers. The evening unfolded as a sleek, insider celebration of contemporary style and the brand’s refined creative direction: a modern Ferragamo moment that blended fashion, music, and Miami’s nocturnal glamour.

Cartier captivated Miami Art Week audiences with Into the Wild, an immersive exhibition in the Design District that traced the Maison’s century-long love affair with its iconic panther. The experience guided visitors through five artful spaces, blending high jewelry, cinematic storytelling, archival pieces, and bespoke installation work.

Guests explored rare historic creations alongside contemporary interpretations, observed demonstrations of Cartier’s extraordinary savoir-faire across sculpture, glyptics, and fur-setting techniques, and wandered through a fantastical botanical installation by artist Clare Celeste. At the heart of the narrative was Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s visionary Creative Director in the 1930s, whose fierce elegance and artistic sensibility transformed the Panthère into a symbol of feminine power and mystique.

The exhibition offered an imaginative journey into Cartier’s wild universe, where craft, heritage, and precious storytelling reigned supreme.

During Miami Art Week, LVMH returned to the Miami Design District with its fifth edition of LVMH The Studio Miami, a five-day cultural pop-up at the Palm Court Event Space. The immersive gallery experience showcased works by a diverse roster of artists while hosting dynamic conversations led by innovators, entrepreneurs, cultural figures, and senior leaders from across the luxury group. The Studio continued its mission of fostering community and amplifying underrepresented creative voices through curated dialogue on artistry, business, inclusion, and brand storytelling.

Participating Maisons included Moët Hennessy USA, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and Make Up For Ever, with executives from Christian Dior Couture, Fendi, and Rimowa appearing in programming throughout the week. Highlights ranged from public gallery hours and panels on entrepreneurship and legal literacy for creatives, to a CEO fireside chat and a pro-bono legal clinic offered in partnership with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.

The activation culminated in a closing reception presented by BMI and Moët Hennessy USA, gathering tastemakers, artists, and industry leaders in celebration of inclusivity, cultural expression, and the luxury group’s ongoing commitment to creative excellence.

Lastly, renowned Rome-based architect and designer Achille Salvagni (pictured above, left) partnered with Manolo Blahnik to host a refined cocktail reception honoring craftsmanship and beauty. Held at the Lobby Bar of The Miami Beach EDITION, the soirée welcomed guests for a sophisticated evening of conversation, design, and aesthetic appreciation. The gathering reflected both brands’ dedication to artistry and elegance, offering a polished, intimate moment amid the city’s whirlwind of Art Week celebrations.

With momentum building year after year, Miami continues to evolve as a premier hub for high-end experiential storytelling, ensuring that future Miami Art Weeks will only grow more captivating, glamorous, and creatively charged.

From imaginative exhibits that make fine jewelry the star of the show to stylish soirées that attract tastemakers and trendsetters, it’s no wonder that Miami is fulfilling its mission to make its famed walkways your ultimate runway.