{"id":15617,"date":"2021-02-01T11:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acqualinaresort.com\/blog\/?p=15617"},"modified":"2021-03-17T12:02:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T17:02:57","slug":"the-acqualina-guide-to-bal-harbour-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acqualinaresort.com\/blog\/shopping\/the-acqualina-guide-to-bal-harbour-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"The Acqualina Guide to Bal Harbour Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami is many things to many people. It\u2019s a sun-warmed vacation destination. A gourmet\u2019s playground filled with incredible restaurants. A great place to go fishing and boating.<\/span><\/p>\n

For others, Miami has carved out its own space as a fashion capital. The combination of fantastic weather, beach culture, and vibrant nightlife means that South Florida is one of the most stylish places on Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fashionistas looking to indulge their taste will find few spots in Miami better suited to filling their closets than <\/span>Bal Harbour Shops<\/span>. First opened in 1965, open-air Bal Harbour has been a chic <\/span>Miami shopping<\/span> hot spot for the style-conscious for decades. Often compared to Madison Avenue in New York and Los Angeles\u2019 Rodeo Drive, Bal Harbour is still Florida\u2019s premier place to find the latest trends from the most exclusive luxury labels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on for an overview of what you can expect to experience when you visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Rich History<\/span><\/h3>\n

Upon Bal Harbour\u2019s debut in 1965, many retailers didn\u2019t share the vision proprietor Stanley Whitman had for the property. From the start, Whitman knew he wanted to bring high-end luxury retail to the <\/span>Florida shopping<\/span> and fashion landscape. His determined courting of regional fashion retailers like <\/span>Saks Fifth Avenue<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Nieman Marcus<\/span><\/a> enticed them to open some of their first stores away from their flagship home bases. Other big names followed. The investments proved to be shrewd ones for all parties considered. Today Bal Harbour is well known for having the highest sales per square foot of any shopping center in America, and the Whitman family still owns and manages the property.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Height of Fashion<\/span><\/h3>\n

In the decades since opening, Bal Harbour Shops\u2019 reputation for both excellence and elegance has drawn some of the world\u2019s most notable clothing brands to open locations within its confines (in fact, the shopping center\u2019s extensive waiting list has meant that the property is always at 100% capacity!) Some of the most notable include <\/span>Giorgio Armani<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Prada<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Versace<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Ralph Lauren<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Chanel<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Alexander McQueen<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Stella McCartney<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Dolce & Gabbana<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Gucci<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Valentino<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Oscar de la Renta<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Chlo\u00e9<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Saint Laurent<\/span><\/a>. Of course, the original anchors (<\/span>Saks<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Neiman Marcus<\/span><\/a>) still operate their original locations at Bal Harbour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessorize to Amaze<\/span><\/h3>\n

It goes without saying that the ideal ensemble is incomplete without incredible accessories. Bal Harbour has you more than covered on that front. Shoppers will find exquisite jewelry at <\/span>David Yurman<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Harry Winston<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>BVLGARI<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Lalique<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Tiffany & Co.<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>DeBeers<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Van Cleef & Arpels,<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Buccellati<\/span><\/a>. Superb designer handbags are on offer at <\/span>Goyard<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Miu Miu<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Balmain Paris<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Fendi<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Akris<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Tory Burch<\/span><\/a>. Exceptional men\u2019s and women\u2019s timepieces can be found at <\/span>Hublot<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>IWC Schaffhausen<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Tourneau<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Panerai<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Audemars Piguet<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Richard Mille<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Rolex<\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll even discover luxury personal-care products and sumptuous fragrances at <\/span>Le Labo<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Santa Maria Novella<\/span><\/a>, seductive lingerie from <\/span>Agent Provocateur<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>La Perla<\/span><\/a>, iconic luggage at <\/span>Rimowa<\/span><\/a>, and expressive eyewear from <\/span>Morgenthal Frederics<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fabulous Footwear\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many might consider the finest shoes an accessory. Even so, at Bal Harbour, footwear is a category all its own. Shoppers can choose from the imaginative designs of long-standing Italian titan <\/span>Ren\u00e9 Caovilla<\/span><\/a>, pan-European designs from the famed<\/span> Salvatore Ferragamo<\/span><\/a>, reimagined luxury athleisure designs courtesy of <\/span>Golden Goose<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Addict<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Alexandre Birman<\/span><\/a>\u2019s lively and color-accentuated South American styles. There\u2019s also the playful, carefree quality of <\/span>Aquazzura<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Gianvito Rossi<\/span><\/a>\u2019s artistic designs, the boundless elegance and creativity of <\/span>Giuseppe Zanotti<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Roger Vivier<\/span><\/a>\u2019s bold and fearless footwear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Decor<\/span><\/h3>\n

Discerning shoppers won\u2019t just find wearable art at Bal Harbour. Those with an eye for the distinctive, the beautiful, and the conversation-starting will also find some of Miami\u2019s best opportunities for adding interest to living spaces. Independent bookstore <\/span>Books & Books<\/span><\/a> offers a curated collection of literature, coffee-table photographic essays, and travelogues. <\/span>Assouline<\/span><\/a> is also exceptionally notable for carrying books on fashion, lifestyle, design, and other artistic expressions. The Parisian silversmiths at <\/span>Christofle<\/span><\/a> handcraft table settings, dinnerware, and other stunning objets d\u2019art. Artisan-created candles of incomparable beauty and atmospheric fragrance are available at <\/span>Diptyque<\/span><\/a>. Award-winning artist <\/span>Michael Aram<\/span><\/a> also operates an outlet at Bal Harbour, where he offers brilliantly unique decorative pieces created using a variety of media, most of which are one-of-a-kind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Delicious Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n

A day of shopping can really help one work up an appetite. Thankfully, you never have to venture too far to satisfy yourself at Bal Harbour. <\/span>Bianco Gelato<\/span><\/a> is the place to indulge in the famously rich and decadent frozen Italian confection. Continuing the continental tradition, guest-favorite <\/span>Carpaccio<\/span><\/a> has a menu full of favorites and has been cited by <\/span>Zagat<\/span><\/a> as one of Miami\u2019s best restaurants many years running. The also highly decorated <\/span>Hillstone at Bal Harbour<\/span><\/a> was called \u201cAmerica\u2019s Favorite Restaurant\u201d by no less an authority than <\/span>Bon App\u00e9tit<\/span><\/a> magazine. The most delectable French-Mediterranean fare is plated daily at <\/span>Le Zoo<\/span><\/a>, where the cocktail program is also beyond exceptional. Modern trends and timeless traditions blend into a delicious experience at sushi-centric <\/span>Makoto<\/span><\/a>. Finishing your dining tour at <\/span>Chocolatier Caf\u00e9 Au Chocolat<\/span><\/a> will present you with an exquisite array of the finest confections imaginable, from handmade macarons, truffles, and bonbons to melt-in-your-mouth pastries and complex global teas and coffees.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As one of the most established centers for luxury and fashion in all of Florida, Bal Harbour Shops truly offers something for everyone. As an added bonus, the shopping mecca is <\/span>just minutes from Acqualina<\/span><\/a>. Don\u2019t miss out on making this incredible experience a part of your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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