June
17
2010
By
Michael Macko
of Valet.

Weekend
In Miami

After All, Where Better to Get a Little Color?

Summertime is no time to be afraid of a little color. Our editor at large, Michael Macko, headed down to Miami to document some of the season's brightest new pieces. Even in a city known for its vibrant Art Deco buildings and anything-goes style, these witty classics give just enough punch to get you noticed.

Bottega Veneta scarf, $390

"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, $15; Persol 714 folding sunglasses, $292; Nomadic Trading Co. towel, $90

Rogues Gallery necklace, $348

Vintage beaded leather belt, $120, available at Jack Spade, 56 Greene St., New York

David Yurman red coral bracelet, $250

Hermès printed beach towels,
$530 each

Birkenstock for Tomas Maier sandals, $190, available at Tomas Maier, 170 NE 40th St., Miami; Mister Freedom vintage ikat scarf, $180 at Mister Freedom, 7161 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles

Beach Life by Rex T-shirt, $38; Burkman Bros. shorts, $170; Havaianas flip-flops, $18

Reyn Spooner shirt, $98.
Similar styles available at Reyn Spooner.

FYI

Miami beach is a man-made island that was once a coconut grove plantation.

Miansai fish hook bracelet, $60; Burkman Bros. friendship bracelets, $2 each at Ron Herman, 8100 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles

Missoni X Converse "Premium Chuck Hi Missoni", $190 available at Jeffrey, 449 West 14th St., New York

Burkman Bros. shorts, $180; Keiko Men bathing suit, $90; Timex for J.Crew watch, $150 and orange ribbon band, $20; Keith Haring Journals, $14

Y-3 floral print jacket, $479 at Y-3, 92 Greene St., New York

G-Shock watch, $89

Michael Kors splatter shorts, $101

Birdwell Beach Britches, $42.50; Steven Alan single needle shirt, $128

Keiko Men custom tie-dye swimsuit, $90

Photography and styling: Michael Macko. Model: John Boalt. Special thanks: Percy Steinhart and Cory Crayn.

 

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