Miami was the hottest destination for globetrotters and local elite from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, when the city temporarily shut down to accommodate the art rampage that seemingly blasted through every hospitality venue and open plot of land in existence. Shocking to no one, the art that traditionally stays put on a wall ranked low on the Art Basel hit list (excluding the actual art investors and high-profile admirers who make the convention itself a priority—points to you).

If you’re wondering where the likes of Kim K, Hailey Bieber, Leonardo DiCaprio and Madonna partied off-the-record, we have the intel for you right here…and it’s just as glamorous as the multiple luxury fashion parties that erupted all week long.

NYLON House at Strawberry Moon

In partnership with Groot Hospitality king David Grutman and BMW, NYLON House threw an epic poolside bash at Strawberry Moon, the rooftop deck of the pink-perfect Goodtime Hotel. Baselers flocked to the neon-lit haven for a night of immersive art, dancing to the beat of DJ sets by The Martinez Brothers, captivating AR experiences with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, a late-night glam touch-up by E.L.F. and body painting by Italian fashion label Calzedonia. A star-studded crowd made a notable cameo, ranging from Ciara, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Bella Thorne and Justine Skye to David Grutman, Isabela Rangel, Michael Chetrit, Matteo Berrettini and Floyd Mayweather.

Saint Laurent Rive Droite Presents SEX by Madonna

Villa Balmain at Superblue Miami

FENDI Casa Cocktail

Farfetch X Esteban Cortazar

Dolce & Gabanna X Emilio and Gloria Estefan

CORE Dinner Event with Sean Penn at Soho Beach House

Ocean Drive Magazine X Evan Mock ‘Art of the Party’

Tiffany & Co. Art Basel Party

W Magazine X Burberry

Wayne and Cynthia Boich Art Basel Party

nft now x Mana Common present ‘The Gateway’

Leading web3 informational hub nftnow and urban revitalization platform Mana Common partnered to launch a five-day free festival powered by MoonPay, which transformed two city blocks and 12 buildings in Downtown Miami into an immersive, digital art installation. The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis welcomed industry titans, influencers and performers from brands like Christie’s, Instagram, Porsche and more, while featuring a stacked speaker panel that included the likes of Chairman of VaynerX Gary Vaynerchuk and President of TIME Keith A. Grossman.

HUBLOT Loves Football Art Basel Party

Devon Windsor was among the A-list attendees to drop by the luxury watch brand’s Art Basel fête, joined by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and pro golfer Dustin Johnson. There was plenty to celebrate in the world of football and art this evening, with the FIFA World Cup simultaneously in full swing and honored by artist Mira Mikati’s display of 15 custom-designed soccer balls in partnership with Hublot’s football ambassadors. Guests dabbled in foosball and a cotton candy station in between mingling.

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