Laura Vallina, Haute Residence Editor-In-Chief

Laura Vallina is Haute Residence Editor-In-Chief and Haute Living Editor who loves meeting new people and discovering exciting stories. She holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. For inquiries please email: laurav@hauteliving.com. IG: @lauravallina

Posts by Laura Vallina

Art In Every Medium: Miami’s Most Immersive Basel Yet

EVERY DECEMBER, MIAMI DOES NOT JUST HOST ART BASEL; IT SURRENDERS TO IT. For one electric week, art takes over: galleries become Miami’s hottest place to be seen, restaurants transform into exhibitions, and the streets pulse with creativity. From monumental sculptures to curated menus and soundscapes, Miami becomes a masterpiece that can be experienced in […]

Greek Glamour Arrives in Coconut Grove: Riviera Dining Group Unveils AVA MediterrAegean

The grand opening of AVA MediterrAegean in Coconut Grove on Saturday, November 22nd, means that the Riviera Dining Group (RDG) is about to introduce Miami’s tastemakers to a world where Greek heritage meets contemporary luxury. AVA MediterrAegean is the new restaurant and private members’ club that draws inspiration from the unique cultural flavors and rich Greek culture. 

Introducing The Official 2025 Haute 100 Miami List

OUR ANNUAL HAUTE 100 LIST FOR 2025 IS OFFICIALLY HERE, CELEBRATING THE MOST INFLUENTIAL NAMES IN MIAMI, INCLUDING PHILANTHROPISTS, ENTREPRENEURS, POWER COUPLES, DEVELOPERS, CREATIVES, ATHLETES, HOSPITALITY POWER PLAYERS, AND MORE. ATHLETES DAVID BECKHAM COMPANIES: DB VENTURES, AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP, STUDIO 99, INTER MIAMI CF David Beckham OBE is a football phenomenon, with a career spanning over […]

Unapologetically Dee: A Force All Her Own

From model to creative force, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger opens up about her new Lilly Pulitzer collaboration, her layered path through love and business, and the power of becoming yourself — on your own timeline. BY LAURA VALLINA       PHOTOGRAPHY DIEGO MENDOZA        STYLING CHARLIE RINCON HAIR AND MAKEUP JULIANA GONZALEZ SET DESIGN […]

A Day at The Standard Spa, Measured in Golden Hours and Zodiac Cocktails

There’s something about a day at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach that makes time move differently — slower, softer, and somehow sweeter. You start by the pool, the most iconic in the city, where sunlight glints off the bay, music drifts just softly enough to melt into the sound of lapping water, and tanned locals […]

Where Boston’s History Checks In: The Langham

In the heart of Boston’s Financial District, The Langham stands as a living narrative of the city’s evolution. Once home to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the Renaissance Revival–style building, completed in 1922, has been meticulously transformed into one of the city’s most elegant destinations. Named a Federal Landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission […]

Pauline & Little Torch Brings a New Pulse to Miami Nights at The Shelborne By Proper

Miami has a new date-night destination, and it’s serving more than just good looks. At The Shelborne By Proper, the newly reimagined oceanfront icon on South Beach, the debut of Pauline and its moody, seductive cocktail lounge Little Torch marks a new era for Miami’s culinary and social scene. Starting your night off with handcrafted […]

Miami Fashion Week 2025: A Global Celebration of Style, Sustainability & Innovation

Miami Fashion Week® 2025 concluded its dazzling run from October 20–25, transforming the city into a global stage for creativity, sustainability, and cultural exchange. With an impressive lineup of international icons, Latin American visionaries, and rising Miami talent, this year’s edition cemented Miami’s status as a bridge between continents—and a modern capital of fashion innovation. […]

Inside Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s Extraordinary Wine Legacy

A toast to timeless taste, rare vintages, and culinary excellence. At Fontainebleau Miami Beach, indulgence is more than an experience, it’s a heritage. Behind the resort’s glittering façade and storied history lies a wine program that rivals the world’s finest, anchored by a two-story master wine vault housed within Prime 54, the property’s modern take […]

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