Pop in at any of these stores for holiday presents with pizzazz.
1. Acqua di Parma
There is no lack of fragrance stores at Brickell City Centre, but the stellar presentation that the Acqua di Parma staff delivers when it comes to gifts (everything from colognes to home fragrances) is above par. We’re talking hat boxes, cushion pillows and even engraving! Look out for the Emilio Pucci holiday 2021 collection. 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 786.220.8840, acquadiparma.com
2. Baccarat Boutique B Bar & Lounge
Charm is easy to find at this Design District outpost of everything Baccarat—and we mean everything. The shop offers a variety of the brand’s crystal accessories and collector must-haves. 140 NE 39th St., Miami, 786.870.5808, baccarat.com
3. Base
This Wynwood retailer has come a long way from its early days on Lincoln Road, but it still retains its independent spirit. On shelves is an edited collection of clothing, scents, candles, accessories and one-of-a-kind pieces. 2215 NW Second Ave., Miami, 305.531.4982, baseworld.com
4. The Bazaar Project
Proprietor Yeliz Titiz’s Coconut Grove shop is a reflection of her chic personality. And the inventory is as cheeky as it gets with all sorts of home decor, jewelry, gifts for kids and babies, coffee-table books and so much more. 2990 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, 786.703.6154, thebazaarproject.com
5. Carolina K
In addition to boho-chic garments for women, Carolina Kleinman’s shop in Little River features a solid array of home goods, including wallpapers, custom furniture, ceramics, handloomed blankets and rugs, and eye-catching art. 7924 NE Second Ave., Miami, 347.525.1809, carolinak.com
6. Chocolatier Café & Chocolat
For the gourmand on your list, this level-three boutique at Bal Harbour Shops offers truffles, bonbons, gourmet pastries, and special coffees and teas that are what the holiday season is all about: sweet caloric excess. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 786.216.7115
7. En Avance
Owner Karen Quinones is a Miami retail pioneer whose love of fashion (as evidenced by her Instagram account) is contagious. At her Design District shop, customers can find a variety of women’s garments, accessories, books, beauty and home goods. 151 NE 41st St., Miami, 305.576.0056, enavance.net
8. Michael Aram
Located on the third floor of Bal Harbour Shops, Michael Aram is the true definition of a gift shop with an inventory that includes palm candle holders, heart photo frames, Champagne buckets, chess sets and more. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305.763.8340, michaelaram.com
9. Showfields Miami Beach When you dub yourself “the most interesting store in the world,” expectations are bound to be high. Showfields lives up to them with an irreverent inventory of goods that includes Camilo Rojas jewelry, Muxe T-shirts, Harlem candles, Bespoke Paws hoodies, Otis sunglasses and offerings from brands we bet you’ve never heard of. 530 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, showfields.com
10. The Wardrobe & More At this Coconut Grove shop from proprietor Natalie Pons, the selections run the gamut from comestibles to artworks by local creatives. The easy vibe of the place is hard to beat. 3098 Fuller St., Coconut Grove, 305.763.8662, thewardrobeandmore.com
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