Miami & Palm Beach, Florida

Creative Director (and London transplant) Steven Giles, introduced his smart, European aesthetic by way of Base, an expertly curated concept store to the otherwise chain-store-packed Lincoln Road Mall. Since 1989 this starkly-decorated, no-frills South Beach space has been providing sartorially-savvy locals and tourists alike with an assortment of under-the-radar designer apparel, art books and conversation-starting objets d'art. For the audiophiles, the shop boasts a world class CD-collection and a state of the art listening bar. SHOP NOW >

Touted as the hands-down best vintage store in Miami, C.Madeleine's roster of brands – from Gucci, to Pucci, to Fiorucci – are often-times snatched up by the likes of Jessica Simpson and Lenny Kravitz (or their stylists). A veteran on the vintage scene, owner Madeleine Kirsh pays great detail to the items that go into the 10,000-square-foot Miami Beach boutique. With its inventory arranged by decade, Madeleine's offers everything from Civil War military jackets to gowns that have graced the red carpet during award season. Luckily, the web-shop is also meticulously organized: You can search by occasion or decade or simply drool over the section dedicated solely to Chanel. SHOP NOW >

Staying true to their trendsetting ways, Maison Martin Margiela's Miami outpost was one of the first designer names to set up shop along the gallery-lined streets of Miami's Art District. Utilizing the stark-white walls of the airy space as a blank canvas, the boutique's industrial vibe is amplified by imported architectural elements and fixtures reminiscent of the brand's Parisian flagship. Divided into several distinct areas, the mini-shops are home to Margiela's signature sculptural accessories and ready-to-wear collections. SHOP NOW >

The star power of Unknwn's Aventura Mall outpost (it's the brainchild of basketball legend LeBron James and his longtime pal Frankie Walker) is outshined only by the stellar inventory. Displayed on sleek, glass shelves style-coscious guys can find a stellar mix of establishment-approved labels and under-the-radar street-wear brands (think Warriors of Radness, Crooks & Castles, Stussy). Even if the owners were unknowns, we'd still stop here to stock our man-friends' closets. SHOP NOW >