Miami Chic Finds Creative Fashionistas

By Annie Vazquez anniecvazquez@gmail.com8/27/2011

Every second Saturday of the month Miami’s art scene heats up in the Wynwood District as several art galleries showcase their latest works on display. The monthly event draws not only art connoisseurs, but some of Miami’s stylish scenesters. Miami Chic was there in search of fashion savvy personalities who were rocking the latest trends and making their own. Here’s who made our list (from left to right).

[Photos by Tomas Lowey]

Name: Katia Bechara

Age: 29

Occupation: no comment

Neighborhood: Miami Beach

Why Miami Chic: Fashion can be functional and she proves this by rocking sunshine toned rainboots with a strawberry hued embroidered skirt that evokes girly charm. 

Label Love: vintage and thrift finds.

Inspiration: “I thought it was going to rain.”

Name: Ashley Liemer and Joshua Liemer

Age: 26 & 28

Occupation: Designers and owners of Noble Experiment at The Workshop

Neighorhood: Midtown

Why Miami Chic: Wearing matching socks with your significant other can be a fashion faux pas, but this adorable couple knows how to wardrobe counterbalance.

Label Love: Paul Smith socks, Noble Experiment blazers. 

Inspiration: "People remember us by our socks. If we were action heroes we would come with great socks."

Name: Corey Sokolow

Age: 32

Occupation: student

Neighborhood: Aventura

Why Miami Chic: He’s donning Miami Dolphin team colors and he’s tapping into the color blocking trend. Plus, he’s sporting a local brand of footwear.

Label Love: Urban Outfitters tee, J.Lindeberg pants, Calvin Klein belt, Donald Pliner shoes

Inspiration: “Being different”