Dear Hive,

Miami Fashion Week is here, and we're taking a fashionable stroll down memory lane. From the city's runway history to the latest happenings on Miracle Mile, there's plenty of style to celebrate this week. Speaking of style, Wild About Miami: Wild About Water is just one week away! Our annual luncheon takes place next Thursday at Coral Reef Yacht Club, and we have one very important question: What are you wearing? The dress code is ocean chic, so consider this your invitation to make a splash.

~Samantha and Team 305 Hive® 🐝

CHARMING DESIGN, SERIOUS CREDENTIALS, BOUTIQUE STUDIO

After a decade leading luxury residential and hospitality design at a top Miami firm — rising to VP and Director — Diana Liebowitz struck out on her own. Her boutique studio blends architecture and interior design to create private estates and multifamily spaces with the same polish once reserved for five-star hotels. Charming and approachable, Diana offers clients something rarer: a guided, white-glove experience from concept to completion. She also lends her senior-level eye to developers and architecture teams as a fractional design resource. Buzzworthy indeed. Discover her work.

YOUR DREAM KITCHEN STARTS WITH BJV

Ready to upgrade the space where life happens? BJV Solution Services designs and builds custom kitchens tailored to your home and how you actually live. From statement islands to sleek cabinetry and everything in between, every detail is made to fit your space and your style. Local craftsmanship, timeless results, on time and on budget. Contact them for your free consultation.

A WATERFRONT RETREAT IN BEAUTIFUL CORAL GABLES

Set along the waterfront in Coral Gables, 820 San Pedro brings together space, comfort, and the best of South Florida living. The four-bedroom, six-bath home offers 4,435 square feet, with hardwood floors, air conditioning, and a below-ground pool. A boat lift makes it easy to enjoy the surrounding waterways, while guest parking adds convenience when friends and family visit. From relaxed afternoons by the pool to evenings on the water, this home is designed for a lifestyle that feels like a getaway. Discover a distinctive address in a city known for its leafy streets, timeless character, and waterfront appeal.

ONE WEEK UNTIL WE GO WILD

We can hardly sit still. Wild About Miami: Wild About Water is next Thursday, October 22, at Coral Reef Yacht Club on Biscayne Bay. We kick off at 11:30am with a luncheon celebrating the water that makes Miami, Miami, alongside our charitable partner, The CLEO Institute. And we have news! Please welcome our newest sponsor, Revive Surgical Institute and MedSpa. We’re so grateful to have them in the Hive. We can’t wait to share this day with you. Pull out your best ocean-inspired look, and we’ll see you on the bay. Event details HERE.

MIAMI'S FASHIONABLE PAST

Before Miami Fashion Week had international designers and glamorous runway shows, it had a woman with a vision. Former model Beth Sobol launched Fashion Week of the Americas in 1999, giving Latin American and Caribbean designers a platform in the U.S. The event grew into an international fashion fixture and was relaunched in 2016 with a focus on resort collections. This year marks a decade since that reinvention, with runway shows, industry conversations, and a new shopping experience on Miracle Mile. Nearly three decades after its beginnings, Miami is still making its own fashion rules.

OUR NEXT PICK IS A KILLER

Calling all armchair detectives: our next Book Bees pick is Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley, the bestselling author of The Guest List. It's the first new Miss Marple novel in 50 years, and it's a good one. High in the Swiss Alps, a glamorous hotel fills with guests who all have something to hide: an actress, a politician, a society wife, a doctor. Then someone turns up dead, and only one unassuming woman is paying close enough attention. Read fast and trust no one. Get your TICKET, if you dare.

FASHION TAKES MIRACLE MILE

The runway isn't the only place to spot great style this week. Miami Fashion Week is bringing more than 20 international designers to 350 Miracle Mile for a special shopping pop-up, October 16–18. Expect fashion, accessories, and plenty of inspiration, all in the heart of Coral Gables.

ALL ABOARD FOR LA SPONDA

Miami is surrounded by water, yet it’s surprisingly hard to find a dinner table that actually looks out on it, but La Sponda delivers. The new coastal Italian spot on Grove Isle comes from Gioia Hospitality, the team behind Daniel’s, so expect their signature meats, plus house-made pasta, crudo, and plenty of seafood. The curved dining room sits right over Biscayne Bay, so it feels like dinner aboard a luxury cruise ship, minus the shuffleboard. Service is polished and plentiful, and the wine list is excellent. Pro tip: come early and catch the sunset.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: SHARE THE SEASON WITH MIAMI

When Miami families start planning their holidays, they turn to Holiday Happenings, our special edition with tree lightings, the best ways to celebrate in the 305, and our popular Gift Guide. Put your business right where those plans are being made. Our two holiday editions reach local subscribers and stay searchable on 305hive.com long after the lights come down. Premier and Gold sponsorships are limited, with one Premier spot per edition. Features and banners are available too. Reach out HERE to save your spot.

COSTUMES NEEDED | BY ISLAND ANGELS | REPLY​

SHARE THE BOO gives costumes and candy to 300 local kids who can't afford them. Donations needed: great-condition costumes (especially larger sizes) and individually wrapped candy, plus volunteers for sorting, basic sewing repairs, and distribution. Teens can earn service hours! Drop off at the KB Community Center, or contact me to see how you can get involved.

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