If there is a top spot in South Beach to set up a one-of-a-kind
shop, it is surely in the prestigious environs of the Sterling Building,
a landmark property at the center of Lincoln Road Mall where the
cognoscenti can find Books & Books (shop & cafe), the home furnishings
resource Design Within Reach, and BASE—the place to go for
unique gifts, edgy new music and collectible action figures. At the
front of the store, a popular listening bar helps keep your iTunes
library up to date and offers a well-edited selection of glossy design
and shelter magazines.
At the heart of Paris' elite shopping district, a boutique called Colette
once rose to great prominence through the meticulous efforts of the
buying team who combed the globe in search of unique, limited edition,
quirky merchandise which they mixed and matched to craft a sort of
trend-setter's bazaar. Soon fashionistas flocked to the storefront,
vying to be first to decipher the upcoming signals in fashion, home
furnishings and music by snapping photos and populating blogs, magazines
and columns with their finds. Visitors to South Beach's BASE boutique
share that same enthusiasm as they scour the racks of curator Steven
Giles' treasures hoping to find that certain something that will set
their pulses to a quicker beat.
One side of the simple railing system features elegantly casual menswear
and the other women's clothing. No brand seems too familiar nor
brandishes any kind of status logo.
The BASE customer, it seems, is a confident sort who knows what looks good
and speaks to an understated elegance that requires no bling or
brashness. The color palette is largely neutral, the accessory cases
bear simple tribal embellishments hanging from weathered leather cords
and everything captures a sort of urbane flair. Within minutes it is
possible to adapt a new look, a signature scent, an edgy pair of
sneakers and a slouchy carry all in which to stash your old clothing
before hitting Lincoln Road in perfectly crafted style. If all this
sounds too good to be true - stop in to discover all BASE has to offer.
BASE Store Details
| Rating: |
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4
stars / 9
reviews across the Web |
| Address: |
939 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139 |
| Phone: |
(305) 531-4982 |
| Price: |
$$$ |
| Payment: |
Cash, Credit Card |
| Parking: |
Parking garage one block north |
| Website: |
www.baseworld.com |
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Hours: |
Mo-Th, Su 11am - 10pm
Fr-Sa 11am - 11pm |
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