Miami’s newest magnificent skyscraper comes courtesy of Dolce&Gabbana – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

(CNN) – In Miami, a city where most of the coastal metropolis’ skyline shimmers in silver or reflects blue sky and water through glass, a fashionable newcomer is dressed in black and ivory and crowned with an ornate gold crown.

Like the bones of a luxury corset, matte black steel beams form the 90-story structure with a total height of 1,049 feet. The skyscraper reaches the maximum allowable height set by the Federal Aviation Admission for the city and will be the city’s tallest building upon completion in 2027 with other eye-catching upcoming projects including the Waldorf Astoria Miami and those of Foster+ Partner designed The Towers.

The brand behind the new residential tower and 5-star hotel is also well known, but more for its runway shows and red carpet appearances – the building, further 888 Brickell Ave in Downtown Miami marks Dolce&Gabbana’s first foray into real estate, extending the Italian label’s influence from where you shop to where you sleep.

For residents, the fashion house’s integration into their daily lives will not only be limited to the one- to four-bedroom condominiums and/or the building’s luxurious amenities, but also to a comprehensive “curation” of all elements within each and every one of them 259 houses, explained Michael Stern, CEO and founder of the developer JDS Development Group, in a telephone conversation.

“We sell completely turnkey apartments – we completely decorate and furnish them; Accessories to bathrobes and books on the bookshelf,” he explained.

The interiors, designed by Dolce&Gabbana founders Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, will be available in three color palettes: white with Bianco Striata marble, black with Nero Marquina marble and gold with Giallo Imperiale marble.

The residences feature “very ornate marble, amazing lighting fixtures … and an incredibly luxurious palette,” Stern said. “There’s a lot of flexibility for people to make good decisions.”

The renderings show lavish details, including Venetian chandeliers and freestanding bathtubs set against stunning ocean views. The materials complement the building’s dramatic façade, designed by Studio Sofield, the firm that has also worked on eye-catching projects such as New York’s razor-thin Steinway Tower.

Fashion is coming

Will Dolce&Gabbana’s fashion cachet translate into desirable U.S. real estate? The brand is certainly not the only luxury leader making similar moves in Florida: Armani is offering a private beach that residents can access from its skyscraper, and automotive brands Bentley and Porsche, both owned by the Volkswagen Group, are also building towers along the state’s coast.

Due to their established aesthetics and well-known designer names, the number of fashion companies opening branded hotels around the world has also skyrocketed in recent years, including Bulgari, Versace and Roberto Cavalli.

In April, Dolce&Gabbana officially announced its entry into the industry, planning additional residential and hospitality projects in Marbella, Spain, and the Maldives. The new buildings follow the launch two years ago of the Dolce&Gabbana Casa furniture, homewares and textile line, which will outfit each of its properties.

Alfonso Dolce, the company’s CEO, explained via email that the ultimate goal is to become “ambassadors of ‘Made in Italy’ in the world” and “expand the scope of the company’s activities with a view to a holistic lifestyle.” Experience.”

According to Stern, brand awareness through luxury labels sets a benchmark for hospitality and care.

“If you go into the Dolce&Gabbana showroom and have a fine suit or couture garment made for you, then we try to reflect the way they treat you from a service perspective in our living experience,” he said. “I think it’s just helpful for someone to understand because they have a reference to start with.”

Residents at 888 Brickell enjoy the usual amenities offered in high-end buildings, including restaurants, bars, fitness and wellness areas, as well as shared offices and meeting rooms. There is also a 4,000-square-foot pool deck with a 44-foot pool and views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach.

Condos start at around $3.5 million, with the most expensive properties costing more than $35 million.

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