Art Basel Miami Beach has always been where culture, luxury, and nightlife collide. While that energy is familiar, this year brought something entirely new. With its doors newly opened, The Living Room by Cipriani felt less like another stop on the Basel circuit and more like stepping into a film already in motion. For one night, downtown Miami dissolved, and guests found themselves swept into an alternate universe. One defined by old-world elegance, modern seduction, and the unmistakable rhythm of Cipriani after dark.
Timed impeccably with Basel’s peak, the iconic brand marked its official Miami debut with an ultra-exclusive, late-night affair that drew a rare constellation of tastemakers from fashion, film, music, sports, and the art world. The effect was immediate: the sense that you weren’t just invited to a party, but welcomed into a private world—Cipriani’s world—for the night.
Inside, the space unfolded like a set design crafted for intrigue. Italian Art Deco elements framed the room with quiet confidence. While nautical accents, an elegant homage to the brand’s storied maritime roots, mingled effortlessly with lush floral installations and warm, golden lighting. The atmosphere felt timeless yet unmistakably Miami: intimate, indulgent, and impossibly chic, offering a glamorous refuge from the frenetic pulse of Art Basel outside its doors.
The invite-only evening brought guests together alongside Maggio Cipriani and Darren Dzienciol, as DJ Rachel Winters set the tone with a disco-infused soundtrack that felt both nostalgic and alive. As the night deepened, the lounge transformed. Conversations gave way to movement, cocktails flowed, and the dance floor filled with a beautifully dressed crowd gliding between music, laughter, and connection. It was Cipriani nightlife distilled and reimagined for Miami—effortless, elegant, and magnetic.
At the heart of it all was hospitality. Guests indulged in Cipriani’s iconic cuisine while Taittinger Champagne—from Brut La Française to Prestige Rosé—sparkled well into the night. Signature cocktails punctuated the experience, from the Sweet Annie, a refined Bellini-based creation with ALB Vodka, to the Señor Masaryk, blending Maestro Dobel Tequila with fresh grapefruit, cinnamon syrup, and lime—each sip adding to the evening’s cinematic allure.
The guest list read like a snapshot of Basel’s cultural elite. Este and Alana Haim, Quavo, Kesha, Lori Harvey, Chantel Jeffries, Giancarlo Stanton, Isabela and Dave Grutman, Wisdom Kaye, Jonathan Cheban, Francesca Lavazza, Tony Shafrazi, and Gianfranco Berardinelli were among those spotted throughout the night, reinforcing the lounge’s immediate status as a nexus of influence, creativity, and style.
For one unforgettable night, Miami was invited inside The Living Room by Cipriani. An introduction that felt less like a debut and more like an insider’s welcome. What was once reserved for a select Art Basel crowd now becomes a permanent experience, as the doors officially opened to the public on December 5.
