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98 BAL HARBOUR TANYA TAYLOR FASHION DESIGNER BY EMILY RAMSHAW The signature bright colors and hand-painted prints of Tanya Taylor—the size-inclusive designer who's dressed a range of inspiring women, from Michelle Obama to Gillian Jacobs—are the kind of springtime investment that should be made every year, and even more so this collection (available at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour), as it was inspired by Miami's most captivating resident: Biba designer and artist Barbara Hulanicki. It's no surprise then that Taylor makes the trip from her atelier in New York City to South Florida often. Herein, she gets to the truth of her inspiration, whether that's jumping on a sofa with her son at Four Seasons Surfside, or getting dressed up every day, no matter what's on her agenda. You're known for your artistic prints. What are you painting right now? "I am painting really detailed fl orals and then cutting them apart and collaging them. This creates a three-dimensional layered print that feels like a mosaic and brings our designs to life in a new way." What's on your Miami hit list? "I love having a shopping day with my mom at Neiman Marcus and then people-watching at Carpaccio at Bal Harbour Shops. If I'm in need of a party dress or want a fun fashion moment, you can't beat The Webster. I love visiting the Pérez and The Bass museums and some of the private art collections around town. I always have a drink at Le Sirenuse and dinner at the Four Seasons at the Surf Club—it's my favorite hotel in the city, and you immediately feel like you are in a golden age with Hemingway by your side. In the mornings, I love to wake up with my son, have breakfast on the balcony, jump on the sofa (because he is obsessed with jumping!) and then head to the beach to make a sandcastle." When it comes to accessories, what do you have your eye on for Spring? "I am loving Bottega Veneta's new shoe silhouettes, Wandler's color-blocked heels and Georgian brand Zarqua's earrings and bags." What are you listening to right now? "I am really into the Happy Not Perfect app for mental health. I use it as a creative outlet and a journal. My favorite podcasts are 'How I Built This,' 'One Quick Thing' and 'Bad On Paper'—I get so many great book recommendations from hosts Grace and Becca. While I'm at work, I love listening to Monocle Radio, reggae pop and Maggie Rogers." When you have a long day of creating in your studio, what do you usually wear? "I always dress up—it makes me feel my best. Nowadays, I am in a colorful, cozy knit sweater, either pegged vegan leather pants or a jacquard printed midi skirt and square-toed, color-blocked ankle boots with a chunky heel. I like mixing sporty with feminine, so I will layer a Letterman jacket and have a graphic handbag that makes things punchy. I wear little palm tree earrings or big hoops." COURTESY THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART; TANYA TAYLOR; BOTTEGA VENETA