Hey, Delano⦠itās been a minute. š
Walking into the newly renovated
@delanomiamibeach āclosed for 6 yearsāfelt like stepping straight back into the heyday of South Beach in the ā90s. I still remember its original 1995 rebirth with Kelly Klein, Madonna, and Ingrid Casaresāand, of course, the opening of Liquid (but thatās a post for another time).
@ianschrager brought his signature magic to Miami Beach, and for years, the Delano reigned as the chicest hotel in town. Philippe Starckās flowy curtains were widely copied the world over. The Rose Bar was always the perfect place to startāor endāthe night.
Being back, memories came rushing in. Itās almost like the space holds onto themāyou turn a corner and suddenly youāre transported, flooded with flashes of nights that defined an era. And the pool! It feels more iconic than ever.
The new Delano is stunningāstill minimalist, but now with a refined, quiet-luxury edge. With
@benpundole and
@msvioletcamacho at the helm, and restaurants like
@mimikakushimiami and
@gigi_restaurant_roma , thereās a sense that glamour might just be making a comeback in Miami.
Dinner at Mimi Kakushi was a highlightāParisian, polished, and deeply satisfying. Still processing it allā¦more to come soon. #delanohotel #miamibeach #nightlife #mimikakushi