We all know Dwyane Wade the Miami HEAT star and NBA Champion, but these days top tier athletes like Wade are dribbling a lot more than basketballs. From fashion to charity, Wade’s celebrity is crossing boundaries and the star recently hosted and attended three separate, back-to-back fashion-related events in Miami. Here’s a recap of Wade’s whirlwind week:
Monday, September 24
Wade hosted an intimate Versace dinner for some 50 VIPs at SLS Hotel’s Hyde Beach, co-hosted by Haute Living and attended by former Real Housewives of Miami star Alexia Echevarria and husband Herman, Manny Machado, and more.
Wednesday, September 26
The W South Beach Hotel and Residences was the chosen venue for a star-studded event celebrating the launch of Swiss timepiece manufacturer Hublot’s ‘305’ edition: a model dedicated entirely to the city of Miami. As a brand ambassador, Wade and girlfriend Gabrielle Union made guest appearances to celebrate the occasion, as did teammates Udonis Haslem, James Jones, Mario Chalmers, Juwan Howard and more.
Thursday, September 27
Marking Wade’s first-ever fashion event, emceed by Today Show fashion correspondent Jill Martin, A night on the Runwade treated local tastemakers to cocktails, dinner and a runway presentation featuring looks by Dsquared2, Versace and The Webster.