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art basel 2018
December 7, 2018

The Best, Most Stylish Moments at Art Basel Miami Beach

By Emilia Petrarca

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Tessa Thompson. Photo: Getty Images.

Dressing for Miami weather can be a bit of a challenge. You’ve got the heat to contend with so you don’t want to be too bundled up, but chances are you’re going to spend most of your time in extremely well air-conditioned spaces, anyway. Then there’s the humidity, which will no doubt make your hair ten times bigger and your foundation melt right off. Plus, of course, you’re going to need to stand out. In a city of bright colors and big personalities, that might be the biggest challenge of them all — especially during Art Basel, where everyone is dressed to impress.

So celebrities, artist, models, buyers, and whoever else comes to the annual art fair have their work cut out for them. And this year, they did not disappoint. On Tuesday night, artist Raúl de Nieves stole the show in his red devil Vaquera outfit, which he wore to the Bulgari x Art Production fund dinner. On Wednesday, just a day after announcing her split with Offset and entering the baby-picture phase, Cardi B arrived at the club with rainbow hair and showed everyone how it’s done. And on Thursday, Kanye West made an appearance at the Prada club in his own version of a Grateful Dead T-shirt, while Tessa Thomson appeared at a Bombay Sapphire event in yellow ruffles.

Below, a look at the best, most stylish moments from Art Basel 2018 … so far.

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Devon Windsor and Helena Christensen celebrate the 25th anniversary of What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) at the Versace Mansion. Photo: Johnny Lyn... Devon Windsor and Helena Christensen celebrate the 25th anniversary of What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) at the Versace Mansion. Photo: Johnny Lynch
Delilah Belle celebrates the 25th anniversary of What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) at the Versace Mansion. Photo: Johnny Lynch
Kanye West attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Astrid Stawiarz... Kanye West attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Prada
Marc Anthony and David Beckham attend the Adidas Originals x British Fashion Council dinner. Photo: Getty Images/BFC
Teyana Taylor attends "Diesel x Boiler Room: Another Basel Event." Photo: Sean Zanni/Getty Images for Diesel
Tessa Thompson attends the 9th annual Bombay Sapphire artisan series finale party. Photo: BFA.com.
Quavo attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Gett... Quavo attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Prada
Venus Williams attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander T... Venus Williams attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Prada
Ana Kras, Richie Shazam, Helena Christensen, and Carly Mark attend the Adidas Originals x British Fashion Council dinner. Photo: Getty Images/BFC
Emma Roberts attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander Tam... Emma Roberts attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Prada
Chloë Sevigny attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander Ta... Chloë Sevigny attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Prada
Mykki Blanco performs at "Diesel x Boiler Room: Another Basel Event." Photo: Sean Zanni/Getty Images for Diesel
Kimberly Drew attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander Ta... Kimberly Drew attends a cocktail party in honor of Theaster Gates hosted by Prada and Derek Blasberg at Prada Mode (the Freehand). Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Prada
Chloe Wise attends the 9th annual Bombay Saphire artisan series finale party. Photo: BFA.com.
Cardi B parties at E11EVEN Miami. Photo: Getty Images.
Fab Five Freddy, Naomi Campbell and Theaster Gates attends Night 2 at Prada Mode Miami at the Freehand. Photo: BFA.com.
Sasha Lane attends Night 2 at Prada Mode Miami at the Freehand. Photo: BFA.com.
Tyler Mitchell attends Night 2 at Prada Mode Miami at the Freehand. Photo: BFA.com.
Raúl de Nieves and Michèle Lamy at Bulgari's dinner with Art Production Fund at the Faena hotel. Photo: BFA.com.
Laura Harrier wears Marc Jacobs at Bulgari's dinner with Art Production Fund at the Faena hotel. Photo: BFA.com.
Poppy attends Fendi's 10th Anniversary party. Photo: BFA.com.
Aleali May, Caro Daur, and Sami Miro attend Fendi's 10th Anniversary party. Photo: BFA.com.
Sasha Lane wears Loewe at Christian Louboutin’s supper party at the Pérez Art Museum Miami hosted by Swizz Beats. Photo: BFA.com.
Chloe Sevigny at Bulgari's dinner with Art Production Fund at the Faena hotel. Photo: BFA.com.
Coco and Breezy attend day one of Prada Mode Miami at the Freehand hotel. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Prada
Sophie Morner and Leilah Weinraub at Bulgari's dinner with Art Production Fund at the Faena hotel. Photo: BFA.com.
Winnie Harlow wearing Versace at Bulgari's dinner with Art Production Fund at the Faena hotel. Photo: BFA.com.
Shiona Turini at Christian Louboutin’s supper party at the Pérez Art Museum Miami hosted by Swizz Beats. Photo: BFA.com.
Judy Chicago celebrates her solo survey show with Max Mara and ICA Miami. Photo: Chris Carter.
TK Wonder at Christian Louboutin’s supper party at the Pérez Art Museum Miami hosted by Swizz Beats. Photo: BFA.com.
Ellie Goulding attends the Chloé x The BASS dinner. Photo: BFA.com.
Ines Figaredo attends the Loewe "Chance Encounters" opening cocktail. Photo: BFA.com.
Beau Dunn at Dior's "Lady Art" event. Photo: BFA.com.
Racquel Chevremont and Mickalene Thomas at Dior's "Lady Art" event. Photo: BFA.com.
Jess Glynne at Bulgari's dinner with Art Production Fund at the Faena hotel. Photo: BFA.com.
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