Miami, FL – December 4, 2024 – Celebrating Italian luxury and design, Founder and Creative Director Elisabetta Franchi, alongside investor and Executive President Marco Bizzarri, hosted an exclusive cocktail event, Sotto le Stelle, during Miami Art Basel. The elegant gathering took place at the stunning Sky Penthouse at 1 Hotel South Beach, marking the grand opening of the Elisabetta Franchi boutique in Bal Harbour and the brand’s expansion into the Americas.
With panoramic ocean views and the Miami skyline setting the scene, the event brought together Miami’s fashion elite, industry insiders, and tastemakers. The vibrant atmosphere was amplified by a live DJ set from internationally renowned producer BLOND:ISH, adding a dynamic soundtrack to the city’s glamorous nightlife.
Rachell Vallori, Claudia Vergara, Eva Garzon
Guests arrived showcasing looks from Elisabetta Franchi’s Spring/Summer 2025 “Femme Paradox” collection. Known for its sartorial excellence and red-carpet-worthy eveningwear, the brand debuted in the Americas with the November 2024 opening of its first boutique in Bal Harbour Shops. This location is also the first globally to feature early releases from the Spring/Summer 2025 collection.
WHO: Taylor Hill, Model; Elisabetta Franchi, Founder & Creative Director; Marco Bizzarri, Business Executive; Gabriele Maggio, CEO; Alessandra Ambrosio, Model; Maria Borges, Model; Claire Holt, Actress; Cindy Prado, Model; Devon Windsor, Model; Adriana Paniagua, Tastemaker; Angie Landaburu, Model; Brittany Peltz, Entrepreneur; Brooke Wise, Artist; Elizabeth Minett, Entrepreneur; Eva Hughes, Entrepreneur; Farah Vargas, Influencer; Katarina Zarutskie, Influencer; Monroe Steele, Influencer; Olivia Elliott, Athlete; Paige Lorenze, Influencer; Rachael Russell Saiger, Philanthropist.
WHERE: Sky Penthouse, 1 Hotel South Beach
WHEN: Wednesday, December 4th
ABOUT ELISABETTA FRANCHI
Founded in the late 1990s in Bologna, ELISABETTA FRANCHI is an Italian fashion brand known for its modern femininity, sophistication, and desireability. The brand reflects the strength, independence, and elegance of contemporary women through ready-to-wear, accessories, and footwear. Blending Italian craftsmanship with creativity, ELISABETTA FRANCHI brings high fashion to women around the world. Headquartered in Bologna with a showroom in Milan, the brand presents its collections during Milan Fashion Week and is available in 78 countries with 93 flagship stores. ELISABETTA FRANCHI is poised for further global growth, with a focus on expanding in the Americas.
