Though it was famously home to Gianni Versace—and the winter nesting place for plenty of New York City designers over the years—Miami never became a fashion capital the way L.A. has. But that's not to say it doesn't have style. “Miami is flashy, and we like that about it,” says GQ fashion director Mobolaji Dawodu. “The idea is to show off.” The beach, trap music, Scarface. “Miami is America's guilty pleasure. And the thing is, in Miami you can always have a good time.” With that in mind, Dawodu and photographer Lou Escobar flew to Miami Beach and hit the streets and clubs in search of subjects for our shoot. “I was looking for people who seemed comfortable with themselves,” Dawodu explains. “It wasn't about style, it was more about their aura.” Some of the people he found are bartenders, some work at the Design District skate shop Andrew; all were down to wear the kind of fashion you want to be seen in. The resulting portfolio tells the story of a single day—and a long, vibrant night—in one of America's most electric cities.
On Re'chard (left): Jacket, socks, hat, and necklace, his own / Tank top, $148, by Boss / Swim trunks, $180, by Kenzo / His own sneakers, by Nike | On Ksenia (right): Swimsuit, by Dolce & Gabbana / Shoes, by Clergerie / Bracelets, by Alexis Bittar / Ring, by Dinosaur Designs
Re'chard Applewhite (left) Age: 28 Occupation: Model
Sweater, $1,750, by Balenciaga / Sunglasses, $230, by Retrosuperfuture
Daniel Perez Age: 23 Occupation: Artist
Blazer, (price upon request), by Dolce & Gabbana / Necklace, stylist’s own
Armando Olivencia Age: 34 Occupation: Tattoo artist
On Ksenia: Top, by Zimmerman / Sunglasses, by Retrosuperfuture / Earrings, by Sonia Rykiel
On Armando: Jacket, $2,995, Missoni, sweater, $690, pants, $1,190, by Salvatore Ferragamo / Belt, $125, by Maximum Henry / Shoes, $1,450, by Jimmy Choo / Sunglasses, $410, by Moscot / Jewelry, his own
Turtleneck, $690, shorts, $980, sneakers, (price upon request) ,by Prada / Socks, $29, by Pantherella / Necklace, his own
Bikini top, by Dolce & Gabbana / Sunglasses, by Pierre Hardy / Watch, and ring, by Cartier / Necklace, stylist’s own / Bracelet, by Erickson Beamon
Centhia Sneed Age: 22 Occupation: College student
Cardigan, by The Elder Statesman / Bikini top, by Ashish / Pants, by Browns / Necklace, by Carolee / Earrings, by Dinosaur Designs
Serena Rubin Age: 22 Occupation: Art director and illustrator
Shirt, $990, by Saint Laurent / Jewelry, his own
Hayward Martinez Age: 15 Occupation: Student
On Fellahboy (left): Coat $1,095 by Boss / Shirt, $2,275, by Missoni / Sunglasses, $310, by Moscot | On Quik (right): Shirt, $745, by Dolce & Gabbana / Kufi, his own / Watch, $7,900, by Zenith
Fellahboy (left) Age: 29 Occupation: Partner, Andrew skate shop
Quik (right) Age: 33 Occupation: Recording artist
Jewelry, her own
On Khari (left): Jacket, $2,850, pants, $1,040, loafers, $560, by Balmain / Tank, top, $148, by Boss / Necklace, his own | On Odessa (right): Dress, by Dolce & Gabbana / Shoes, by Manolo Blahnik / Ring, by Cartier
Odessa Lewis (right) Age: 23 Occupation: Dancer, student, and bartender
On Odessa (far left): Dress, by Dolce & Gabbana | On Serena (center): Shirt, and pants, by Acne Studios / Bikini top, by Ashish / Necklace, by Carolee / Earrings, by Dinosaur Designs | On Veronica (far right): Bathing suit, by Jade Swim / Pants, by Kenzo / Shoes, by Salvatore Ferragamo / Watch, by Cartier / Necklaces, her own
Veronica Perez (far right) Age 22 Occupation Fashion student
Sweater, $830, by Issey Miyake Men / Pants, $795, by Prabal Gurung | Loafers, $550, by Church’s / Beanie, his own / Sunglasses, $460, by Cutler and Gross / Necklace, his own
Kenneth Braley Age: 29 Occupation: Rapper and live streamer
Fellahboy (far left): Coat, $1,095, by Boss / Shirt, $2,275, by Missoni / Pants, $450, by E. Tautz / Belt, $248, by Boss / Loafers, $775, by Jimmy Choo / Sunglasses, $310, by Moscot / Watch, $23,500, by Hublot | On Quik (center): Shirt, $745, by Dolce & Gabbana / Kufi, his own | On Elijah (far right): Shirt, $1,490, by Salvatore Ferragamo / Pants, $554, by Kolor / Sandals, $500, by Church’s / Sunglasses, his own / Watch, $7,900, by Zenith / Bracelet, stylist’s own
A version of this story appears in the Spring 2019 issue of GQ Style with the title “19 Hours In Miami.”
PRODUCTION CREDITS: Photographs by Lou Escobar Styled by Mobolaji Dawodu Hair and makeup by Taryll Atkins using Make Up For Ever Produced by Jeremy Badian for GE Miami
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