The Bazaar for Good Returns to the Miami Design District May 10th

The Miami Design District is set to welcome back The Bazaar for Good on May 10th and 11th, marking its fifth consecutive year of philanthropic endeavors. Sponsored by Lancome, Schutz, Babor, MarcCain, and Stitch Lab, the event promises an exclusive shopping experience, engaging events, and a silent auction, all aimed at raising funds for various nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Founded in 2018 by Martha Graeff and Danie Gomez-Ortigoza, The Bazaar for Good is not just about shopping; it's about making a positive impact. Bringing together a diverse group of over 30 influential women with strong social media presence, the event channels their collective efforts towards meaningful change and support for underserved communities globally.

This year, The Bazaar for Good continues its partnership with Style Saves, a beloved local nonprofit organization in Miami. Together, they aim to raise funds for Style Saves' annual back-to-school event, providing uniforms and school supplies to over 10,000 students in Miami-Dade and beyond. Attendees can look forward to snagging designer brands like Veronica Beard, Illesteva, Devon Windsor, Tropic of C, a selection of luxury items from CURIO at Faena Bazaar, and more at discounted prices, with proceeds directly benefiting Style Saves and Camila Coelho's hometown health organization.

Returning to its roots at Paradise Plaza in the heart of the Miami Design District, The Bazaar for Good promises a weekend of giving back and celebration. Alongside the shopping extravaganza, guests can enjoy engaging conversations led by Valeria Lipovetsky, acoustic concerts, yoga sessions, and an online auction featuring exclusive experiences from The Standard Hotel & Spa and The Cliff Jamaica.

The network of entrepreneurial women supporting The Bazaar For Good includes Ines Andrea Minski, Angie Landaburu, Camila Canabal, Camila Coelho, Camila Straschnoy, Candice Swanepoel, Claudia Vergara, Catalina Maya, Ines Sheero, Dafne Evangelista, Danie Gomez-Ortigoza, Daniela Botero, Deborah Bello, Devon Windsor, Eglantina Zingg, Gabriela Medina, Irma Martinez, Isabela Rangel Grutman, Jenny Lopez, Karen Martinez, Martha Graeff, Nane Miller, Pam Arias, Rachael Russell Saiger, Sharon Fonseca, Valeria Lipovetsky, Vita Sidorkina, and more, all dedicated to making a difference in children's lives worldwide.

Tickets for The Bazaar for Good shopping event are available on www.thebazaarforgood.org.

Miami Design District Set To Present Seventh Annual Miami Concours - Where Auto, Art, and Fashion Intersect

Miami Concours – one of the country’s most anticipated motorized events – will return to the Miami Design District in 2024 for its seventh edition, titled “Design Driven: The Intersection of Auto, Art and Fashion”. The Miami Concours is a three-day exhibition of the world’s most significant post-war automobiles and examples of excellence in modern design and engineering, expertly placed throughout the Miami Design District. The event is the first of its kind in Miami, bringing together high design, luxury, fashion, design and architecture, all through the lens of the automotive industry. The Miami Concours will begin on Friday, February 16th, culminating on Sunday, February 18th with red-carpeted streets, each featuring distinct Concours activations.

With the Design District as its backdrop, The Miami Concours stands out against other shows in the industry, elevated from a masterfully curated car showcase to an immersive, cultural experience. The Miami Design District serves as Co-Owner, with The Concours Group and DuPont REGISTRY, of the Miami Concours 2024, continuing to evolve the event into a new breed of automotive show: a celebration of high design and culture rooted in automotive.

The seventh edition of the Miami Concours will reveal a more robust schedule of programming than seen in previous years, including a curated line-up of VIP events, panel discussions, tours and exclusive experiences throughout the Miami Design District. The availability of VIP tickets will make the 2024 edition of the Miami Concours its most impactful year yet. VIP perks include:

● Access for two to Miami’s only luxury Drive-In Movie Night and Dinner Experience in Jungle Plaza, Miami Design District on Friday, February 16th.

● Access for two to the exclusive VIP Lounge during Sunday, February 18th’s premier red-carpet event. Featuring complimentary sips & bites and immersive experiences.

● Reserved parking in the Miami Design District on Friday February 16th – Sunday February 18th.

● Access to the Styled by MDD Hospitality Suite with the Miami Design District personal shopping team.

● VIP reserved seating for two at the District Sounds Concert Under the Stars on Monday, February 19th, featuring a special artist performance. Orchestrated by the Miami Symphony Orchestra.

● Complimentary annual subscription to Design District and DuPont Registry magazines.

A showcase that spans the best of historic through contemporary automotive design, the Miami Concours will feature the most important automobiles on display against the backdrop of one of the world’s most architecturally, artistically and culturally compelling neighborhoods. The aim is to empower and engage current and future generations of automobile enthusiasts by infusing design knowledge into each Concours experience. As such, the event is primed to be an industry disruptor, attracting enthusiasts in all categories to attend.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Concours Group in a bigger way in time for the seventh edition of the Miami Concours,” says Craig Robins, President & CEO of DACRA. “As Co-Owner of Miami Concours, Miami Design District will introduce a more robust VIP program and conduct a brand refresh for the Concours, positioning the event as an industry leader in automotive.”

Led by the Miami Design District and Co-Founders of The Concours Group John Temerian Jr. of CURATED, Ronnie Vogel, and Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, the Miami Concours has carved an inimitable niche, one at the intersection of design, automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie and luxury lifestyle.

VIP ticket holders will have access to exclusive events throughout the duration of the Miami Concours. Friday’s VIP events will include cars on display, a welcome reception and a drive-in movie. Saturday’s VIP events will include master class panels, private tours, a collector’s dinner and private shopping experiences. Sunday will be Red Carpet Day, with 250+ cars on display, and include everything from master class panels, a VIP lounge and “Passports” to in-store events, fashion activations and a closing awards ceremony.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will be the sole benefactor of 2024 Miami Concours.

BAZAAR FOR GOOD ANNUAL LUXURY SHOPPING EVENT RETURNS AT MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

The Bazaar for Good is back for its 4th year in the Miami Design District on May 19, consisting of a shopping experience at great prices, and inspiring conversations led by Valeria Lipovetsky, all while supporting a great cause. Coming off of their most successful Bazaar for Good to date, raising over $420,000 at the event last year, they are partnering with one of Miami’s most beloved local nonprofit organizations, Style Saves, to raise funds for their annual back-to-school event that provides uniforms and school supplies for over 10,000 students in South Florida. On May 8 they will launch their online charity auction through BetterWorld, featuring a variety of experiences and luxury items. In addition to Style Saves, proceeds raised from the event and silent auction will benefit several other global charities including several in Brazil supported by Camila Coehlo, Goleadoras, and Unidos To Give.

The shopping event will take place in the Miami Design District (35 NE 40th Street) from 9 am -  Featured brands including Alexis, Alice & Olivia, Devon Windsor Collection, DKNY, Eugenia Fernandez, Illesteva, Lancôme, Miansai, Mola Mola, Nua Swim, Theodora & Callum, Veronica Beard, Ximena Kavalekas, a selection of luxury goods from CURIO at Faena Bazaar, and many more.  

Founded in 2018 by Martha Graeff and Danie Gomez-Ortigoza, the Bazaar For Good is a shopping experience that brings the community together to do good. Composed of more than 30 women from different disciplines and countries with a strong social media presence, they are committed to using the power of social media to create meaningful change while supporting underserved communities and organizations globally. The pair partnered with Style Saves co-founders Isabela Grutman Rangel and Rachael Russell Saiger to join forces for the largest event to date.

“Martha and I are thrilled that the Bazaar For Good continues to grow every year, and are looking forward to this partnership with Style Saves”, says Danié Gomez-Ortigoza, co-founder of Bazaar For Good. “The Bazaar For Good is the greatest braid of all and materializes the power of the collective vs the individual, and shows what an impact we can have on the community when we all come together for the greater good.”

VIP ticket Talks For Good led by Valeria Lipovetsky from 11 am - 1 pm will cover the topics such as:

• Social Media and Social Impact with Camila Coelho

• Entrepreneurship and redefining success and hustle with Kim Perell

• The Paradox of Balance and Motherhood with Martha, Danie, Rachael and Isabela

Purchase of tickets for the shopping events allows access to the talks within the timeframe of the ticket purchased. In addition to the shopping event and guided conversations, guests will get access to a beauty station by Skin Local and Lancôme, sponsored bars and cocktails from Tito’s Vodka and Casa Del Sol. 

For those unable to attend the shopping event, the silent auction through BetterWorld launches on May 8, giving people in Miami and around the world the opportunity to bid on luxury items and experiences from brands including Artesano, Major Food Group, Carillon Hotel Miami, Frost Science Museum, Jetset Pilates, Groot Hospitality, The Ritz Carlton, The Cure IV, The Standard Hotel & Spa, and many more. 

Tickets for the Bazaar For Good shopping event are available through www.stylesaves.org and the auction is live on BetterWorld and accessible through (https://dashboard.betterworld.org/).

The Bazaar for Good is made possible by sponsors including Bentley, Lancome, Dora Puig, Casa Del Sol, Miami Design District, Skin Local, BHG Financial, and Tito’s Vodka. 

Nation's Largest Women's Shelter 'Lotus House' Breaks Ground On Children's Village In Miami's Overtown Neighborhood With $1 Million Gift From Gisele Bündchen

Lotus House, the nation’s largest women’s shelter, has broken ground on their new Children’s Village that will advance the nonprofit’s mission of ending, and preventing, homelessness. Centered on the educational, wellness, and special needs of children and youth, the five-story facility will expand Lotus House’s reach into the surrounding community, complementing the organization’s 500-bed shelter, Lotus Village, located directly across the street. Features of the new building will include a preschool for children ages three to five, afterschool and summer programs, child and family therapeutic services, access to healthcare and social services, a playground, and a vast array of community resources and programming.

Development of the Children’s Village kicked-off during a groundbreaking ceremony on April 25th at the project site, located at 219 NW 14th Terrace in Miami’s historic Overtown District. Hundreds of neighbors and community stakeholders attended, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, City of Miami Commission Chair Christine King, City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes, and The Children's Trust of Miami-Dade County President & CEO James Haj.

During the event, Gisele Bündchen, a passionate philanthropist and dedicated advocate for women and children in need, announced $1 million in support for a new playground for the preschool at the Children’s Village, along with educational programming to take place within the facility upon opening.

“Lotus Village was built on the premise that a shelter centered on the acute needs of women and children, complete with trauma informed, evidence-based therapies and holistic programming, could end homelessness. We know this model works, and we know that what makes this model so successful is the generosity of our community, stepping forward time and again to make all that we do possible,” said Lotus House founder Constance Collins. “In the Children’s Village, we are calling on our ‘village’ again, to help our sheltered children and the children of our beloved Overtown community blossom into who they are meant to be. Together, we will take another step forward to end cycles of poverty and homelessness by empowering children and families with enriched educational and therapeutic supports, exciting and diverse programming for kids, and greater access to health and social services. We have launched a $25 Million capital campaign and need everyone’s help, because it takes a village – the Children’s Village.”

Building a solid community for children is so important, especially for those who are vulnerable and in need. Like everything in life, it takes a seed of an idea for something to grow, and I am honored to help Lotus House grow its impact with the creation of the Children’s Village,” said Gisele Bündchen. “Funding the playground for the Children’s Village is important to me because the benefits of play include physical fitness, social interactions, cognitive development, self-confidence, and overall well-being. All these elements build a strong foundation for growth.”

Last month, Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., the sponsor of the Children’s Village, and its nonprofit subsidiary, Lotus Village II, LLC, closed on $32 million in New Market Tax Credit Financing that will enable the ground-up development of The Children’s Village. Financing for the project was arranged by The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, US Bancorp Community Development Corporation, Florida Community Loan Fund, and Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. Construction is expected to last between 15 and 18 months with an aim to open in time for the school year in the fall of 2024.

Since opening its doors with 34 shelter beds in 2006, Lotus House has grown to serve more than 10,000 women, children, and youth. In 2018, the organization debuted the state-of-the-art Lotus Village, which has set national standards for shelter design, operation, and programming. Today, more than 80 percent of the shelter’s guests successfully exit the shelter system following their time at Lotus Village, far exceeding the national average of between 60 and 65 percent.

The Children’s Village will serve as a community hub for nonprofit providers equipped to support children sheltered at Lotus Village along with those from the surrounding community. Partners will include the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Overtown Optimist Club, Urgent Inc., Miami Mindful Kids, Alliance for LGBTQ Youth, Nana’s Restart, Girl Power Rocks, Easterseals, and Lotus Children’s Services, in addition to a coalition of health and wellness providers.

“Lotus House has proven that a holistic support model which brings together various organizations centered around a common goal can end a family’s homelessness and restore the lives and dignity of women, youth and children,” says James Haj, President & CEO of The Children's Trust of Miami-Dade County. “As a funder, we greatly value community collaboration, and the innovative collective impact model in the Children’s Village will broaden the benefits to families by promoting wellness, building confidence among our youth, and ensuring every child has the support they need to live a healthy and fulfilling life.”

The Children’s Village will be made possible by the support of Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc, a non-profit foundation that supports Lotus House and its initiatives. The development will benefit from the continued in-kind support of many volunteers, including general contractor Civic Construction; Behar-Font & Partners architects; engineers M2E Consulting, Inc.; civil engineers Avino & Associates; Savino & Miller Design Studio; Permit Me expediters; and law firm Bilzin Sumberg, where a team of attorneys including John Sumberg, Sara Barli Herald, and Javier Aviñó are spearheading all facets of land use, zoning and permitting, and tax credit financing.