If being famous is an art, then these celebrities are creating some museum-worthy moments at Art Basel Miami Beach. From Janelle Monáe’s epic DJ set at the Cartier Trinity 100 celebration to Jenny Chandler’s show-stopping Balmain ensemble at her art opening, it seems like everyone with a party invitation is ready to dress like a masterpiece. (See also: Jared Leto in a flight suit and impossible-to-find skater sweater.) Here are the most intriguing people spotted at the fashion parties, gallery openings, auction previews, sculpture installations, and other excuses to drench the shoreline in champagne.
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Rihanna
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Where: The Design Miami launch of Hommemade in collaboration with Gufram
Wearing: An MM6 Maison Margiela dress with Balenciaga tights
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A$AP Rocky
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Where: The Design Miami launch of Hommemade in collaboration with Gufram
Wearing: An oversize denim jacket over a denim button-up shirt
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Afiya Bennett
When: Dec. 5, 2024
Where: Hublot's launch party for the Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross
Hublot's Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A, as seen on designer Samuel Ross
When: Dec. 5, 2024
Where: Hublot's launch party for the Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross
Wearing: A tourbillon movement with a 60-second regulator, frosted gray carbon, titanium, satin finish, and a gleaming micro-blast finish holding space for a transparent sapphire chain.
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Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union
When: Dec. 5, 2024
Where: The launch of Miu Miu Select with Gigi Hadid
When: Dec. 4, 2024 Where: Elisabetta Franchi’s cocktail hour at 1 Hotel South Beach Wearing: A black strapless minidress and Dolce & Gabbana makeup
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Jenny Chandler
When: Dec. 4, 2024 Where: Aqua Art Miami’s opening night gallery preview Wearing: Balmain
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Jared Leto
When: Dec. 4, 2024 Where: Art Basel Miami Beach’s VIP preview Wearing: A Hellstar sweater and On running shoes
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Jordan Roth
When: Dec. 4, 2024 Where: Art Basel Miami Beach’s VIP preview Wearing: A Dries Van Noten coat and Alaïa Le Teckel bag
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Chris and Nicholas Braun
When: Dec. 3, 2024 Where: The opening of Ray’s Hometown Bar in Miami Beach Wearing: A Bode Paddock shirt (on Chris) and a custom Ray’s bowling jersey (on Nicholas)
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Paris Hilinkski
When: Dec. 3, 2024 Where: The opening of Ray’s Hometown Bar in Miami Beach Wearing: A Martine Rose T-shirt
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Janelle Monaé
When: Dec. 3, 2024 Where: Cartier’s Trinity 100 pop-up Wearing: Ralph Lauren with Cartier jewelry
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Pritika Swarup
When: Dec. 3, 2024
Where: Cartier’s Trinity 100 pop-up Wearing: Cartier jewelry and a Chloé handbag
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Vida Sofia
When: Dec. 3, 2024 Where: Pucci’s Playful Fun Fair at Art Week Miami Wearing: A Pucci Festa caftan top and matching pants
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Adot Gak
When: Dec. 3, 2024 Where: Pucci’s Playful Fun Fair at Art Week Miami Wearing: A Pucci Iride dress