Local Boutiques and Designers in South Florida Where You Can Embrace Your Inner Fashionista

By Tina Walsh

Photographs Courtesy Of Tina Walsh

Looking for a tropical wardrobe refresh? Look no further than South Florida. From Jupiter to South Miami, there are thousands of shops to indulge in retail therapy. Listed here are local designers and boutiques that offer the unique and the extraordinary, all with a distinctly South Florida flair.

West Palm Beach And Palm Beach County

Sea Lustre

Founded by Brooke Hartman, Sea Lustre is perfect for anyone who loves a tropical vibe. Her shop is full of “beachy chic” women’s apparel, home décor and fine pearl jewellery. Inspired by beauty in the natural world, you will find colourful, soft flowing fabrics, and natural elements including leather, wood, and rattan in Hartman’s designs. Not only will you find her designs in her Tequesta boutique, but you will also find them in many of the boutiques listed here. Sea Lustre is located at 140 Bridge Rd, Tequesta, FL 33469.

Lilly Pulitzer

No fashionista’s visit to South Florida is complete without stopping to one of the oldest Florida designers, Lilly Pulitzer. For over 60 years, Lilly has been creating colourful, fun “Florida wear”. What started as a simple dress, designed to hide stains from her juice business, has grown into a vibrant brand that epitomizes the Florida spirit through apparel for men, women, and children. You can find Lilly Pulitzer stores throughout South Florida. A visit to the flagship store at 240 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach is extra special because you can order customized Lilly creations.

Delray Beach Kollective

Kollective is where you can shop multiple artisans and designers all in one place. These co-op-style boutiques offer a wide range of locally created pieces in three locations throughout South Florida. Whether you are looking for jewellery, apparel, wall art or home décor, you will find something locally created from the heart of Florida artists and designers. There are three Kollectives offering affordable, handcrafted goods: the Delray Beach Kollective at 424 East Atlantic Avenue, the Sistrun Kollective 115 NW 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale’s Art District, and the Wyndwood Kollective 2719 NW 2nd Avenue in Miami’s Wyndwood Arts District.

Fort Lauderdale And Broward County

Montce

Wanting to give your swimwear a South Florida upgrade? Visit the creations of Alexandra Grief at Montce. Grief started creating swimwear out of her Fort

Lauderdale apartment for family and friends in 2009. It has quickly grown into an international brand that locals and celebrities covet for its exceptional fit. In 2013, Grief opened the first Montce store in Fort Lauderdale. There is also a Montce store in the Miami Design District. Montce remains focused on creating flattering swimwear with exceptional fit and style. Shop at Montce Fort Lauderdale, at 530 NE 13th Street; Montce Miami, 3810 NE 1st Avenue.

Theme Dresser

Are you a hat lover? Theme Dresser specializes in one-of-a-kind hand-painted hats, designed in house. These beauties are created predominately on white, brown, or black hats allowing the designs to take centre stage. The hats are designed in Miami and manufactured in Mexico. In their boutique, you will find a large selection of hats as well as a curated collection of women’s resort wear and special occasion pieces from emerging designers, largely from Mexico. Their boutique is located at 4848 SW 72nd Ave, Miami.

The Wander Shop

The Wander Shop is the brainchild of Marisa Folz, an energetic force in fashion. She started with an airstream trailer converted into a boho chic women’s clothing boutique. Her success was so great that she moved into a brick-and-mortar shop in Oakland Park. She has recently expanded into the neighbouring storefront and added children’s wear and home décor, gifts, and stationery products. Visit her “good vibes only” shop at 3548 NE 12th Avenue Oakland Park, just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

MIAMI DADE COUNTY Capo Couture

Capo Couture brings high-end luxury fashion to Sunny Isles Beach in north Miami Dade County. Partners and sisters-in-laws Rosangela Capobianco and Joanna Amado source luxury contemporary labels from Brazilian designers as well as a few from South American and the United States. Located in an unassuming strip shopping centre, you are wowed by the designs and selection within their stunning boutique. 18200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach.

Gaucho

Gaucho is a Buenos Aires luxury brand specializing in leather goods and cultivating Argentinian designers. Their offerings include apparel for men and women, accessories, and home goods. They are committed to craftsmanship, integrity, and attention to detail in all their designs. Gaucho designs reflect the spirit and tastes of Argentina. Both its artisan tradition and equestrian culture is woven into the pieces they produce. Look for their first ever jewellery collection by Creative Director Lautaro Garcia de la Peña. It is a mix-and-match approach with minimalist, unisex pieces that can be layered depending on your mood, occasion, and outfit. Gaucho’s U.S. flagship store is in the Miami Design District at 112 NE 41st Street.

Flight Club

Do you consider yourself a sneakerhead (someone who collects rare athletic footwear)? Flight Club carries exclusive, collectable sneakers for men, women, and children. Established in New York City 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail by creating a consignment store for rare shoes. Their selection is vast, carrying exclusive editions of Air Jordans, Nike Dunks, Panda Shoes, Bad Bunny x Adidas, Pink Dunks, Jordon Cool Grey Shoes, and Fastest to You Shoes. Flight Club is in the Miami Design District at 3910 NE 1st Avenue. UA