SHOPPING

Discriminating residents of Williams Island flock to this luxurious private island in South Florida for the generously warm and sunny climate, and some of the very best shopping in North America. The same features and amenities that attract shoppers to Fifth Avenue in Manhattan have also inspired the world's most prestigious merchants to open flagship stores here with names that have become synonymous with luxury and excellence, making shopping in Miami positively addicting.

Brioni, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fende, Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren, Armani, Lalique, Piaget, Prada, Oscar De La Renta, Versace, Valentino, Bulgari, Tiffany, and many more of the world's leading designers make shopping in Miami a pinnacle experience.

This seasons chic designer fashions, trendy hand bags, Italian furniture, and European styles await residents of Williams Island. From the trendiest fashion shops in Bal Harbor and Aventura to exclusive local designer boutiques in Miami Design District; from the couturier of Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue to the specialty shops of Lincoln Road and Espanola Way; Miami is one of the greatest cities to shop in America.

For Williams Island residents, Aventura and Bal Harbor are a spring of indulgences and pleasurable concessions. In Aventura, residents of Williams Island can explore multitudinous boutiques including Barneys New York Coop, Diesel, Lacoste, Ted Baker, Betsy Johnson, and Henri Bendel. They can also bargain hunt at big department stores like Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, and Nordstroms, or grocery shop at health food stores like Whole Foods Market. In Bal Harbour, Williams Island residents can shop internationally acclaimed high-fashion boutiques such as Brioni, Bulgari, Ferragamo, Chanel, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, Zenga, Gucci, Fendi, Oscar De La Renta, Piaget, Prada, St. John, Hermes, Valentino, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent. The Shops at Bal Harbour also delights shoppers with fabulous cafes and an open tropical garden setting. The Shops at Bal Harbour are undeniably one of the most accomplished collections of sumptuous fashion houses worldwide. The shops at Bal Harbour are also a genesis for some of the most sizzling festivities, fashion shows, and fundraisers in Miami, making it a Mecca for megastars and fashionistas alike. Beyond a doubt, for Williams Island residents and other Miami A-listers, the Shops at Bal Harbour is a place to see and be seen.

In the mood for treasure-hunting? Lincoln Road marks the spot. On Lincoln Road residents may discover South Beach sophistication in its art galleries as well as unique stores that offer items not typically found in fashion boutiques. Besides shopping, Lincoln Road is the home of the elegant Miami Symphony, the New World Symphony at the chic Lincoln Theater, as well as a broad range of theatrical productions at the Colony Theater. And thanks to its design as an outdoor pedestrian mall (a street absent of any vehicles), the many outdoor cafes on Lincoln Road offer up decadent edibles along with some of the most exciting people watching in Miami.

For the totally en vogue, South Beach's Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue is where fashion is hot and always happening. The scorching boutiques of Ocean Drive sport syncopated, cool fashions, and sweet accessories that appeal to the beautiful people who occupy this sweltering fashion-locus. And just moments away, Collins Avenue Fashion District sports a incredible collection of top designers like Armani, Nicole Miller, and Versace.

Vibrant and distinctively bohemian, Espanola Way and Washington Avenue are for the free-spirited. Here residents of Williams Island can find a collection of European-style cafes and stunning art galleries when they visit Espanola Way's vibrant weekend craft market. Framed by ravishing Spanish Mediterranean buildings, Espanola Way is a fantastic place to pick up unique collectibles, clothing sui generis. Only minutes away, Washington Avenue is a favored destination for the most fashionable club wear, vintage clothing, designer jeans, and collectibles. As the shops are open late, residents can make their shopping trip a thrilling evening adventure.

For residents of Williams Island, some of the best shopping in America is only moments away from home. Style mavens delight in chic finds at the boutiques and specialty shops of Bal Harbor and Aventura. Decorators discover European furniture designs and one-of-a-kind treasures that cannot be passed up in Miami Design District. Fashionistas relish the annual fashion shows like CityStyle and Fashion Week Miami. And after their bags are filled, residents delight in the peace and tranquility that is Williams Island, unless of course, they were shopping for the perfect outfit to enjoy the gourmet cuisine, arts, culture, and non-stop nightlife that is Miami! So if you have been thinking about relocating or buying a vacation residence in South Florida and crave a sophisticated lifestyle in the sun, Williams island and the Florida Riviera is more than worthy of your consideration.

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