Nicole Martinez

It's no secret the arts have a major economic impact in Miami and have directly contributed to the city's rapid growth. Yet this cultural activity inevitably triggers a speedy gentrification process that displaces locals, as well as the artists who set a neighborhood's revision in motion. While there's currently...

As a young Latina living in Miami, I am fortunate to blend right in. I move through my city without feeling terribly different from those around me. This, I recognize, is an immense privilege. I am blessed to have been born in this tiny, colorfully diverse pocket within the...

Swim Week is once again descending to the shores of Miami Beach, and along with it reported thousands of industry professionals eager to spot next year's swimwear trends. While major brands like Maaji and Agua de Coco may be stealing most of the limelight, there's a batch of homegrown...

Miami can quickly be written off as a town that's all hype and very little action. As local officials and business incubators attempt to brand the Magic City the next frontier for industries such as technology and fashion, critics argue this activity is nothing more than smoke. So who's right?

This year, aspiring fashion designers and fashionistas won't want to miss a host of runway events and educational symposiums. Here's a roundup of the top five Fashion Week events.