Bal Harbour

Summer 2026

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G U T T E R C R E D I T T E E K AY Bal Harbour Shops presents its first-ever collab with British resortwear brand Orlebar Brown. OB's signature Bulldog and Russell swim shorts now feature an original hand-painted print by artist Sebastian Marc Graham, depicting a lush, dreamlike vision of palms, orchids, and koi fish dancing in the water. Sound familiar? The visual captures the very essence of Bal Harbour Shops. Available in both men's and children's sizing, the shorts are as ready for gifting as they are personally collectible. Find the collab exclusively at Orlebar Brown's Bal Harbour boutique and on BalHarbourShops.com. But move quickly; strictly limited quantities mean this one won't last. —N . R. P H OTO BY A N D R É S OY U E L A (O R L E B A R B R O W N ) ; W O R L D R E D E Y E ; S TA R R R E S TAU R A N T S ; P H OTO BY 1 2 P E N TAG O N S , C O U R T E S Y B A L H A R B O U R V I L L AG E As World Cup fever grips the Magic City, BHS is set to enjoy its own cultural moment in the zeitgeist. Through June 28, British artist Jon-Paul Wheatley transforms the Center Courtyard with an immersive installation "Badly Drawn Ball" by 12 Pentagons, including a monumental sculpture of a soccer ball inspired by his Badly Drawn Ball series of imperfect, crowd-sourced sketches of soccer balls. Digitally sketch your own, shop exclusive collectibles on BalHarbourShops.com, and follow along as the installation travels to Bal Harbour Village Beach July 1—27. —N . R. MADE IN THE SHADE ARTISTIC GOALS The limited-release swim shorts are available in men's and children's sizing. SLIM'S, the swanky new steakhouse from restaurateur Stephen Starr is a nostalgic dreamscape that pays homage to many bygone eras at once, with cinematic décor by New York designers John and Christine Gachot. There's a groovy soundtrack from the Swinging '60s. The white-jacketed waitstaff slinging olive-brined Dirty Slims and Dean Martinis have a '50s Rat-Pack vibe. A hostess in a vintage black sequined dress might have stepped off a '30s film set, complementing the deco murals by artist Christoph Niemann and the black-and-white checkered marble floors. The restaurant's namesake was a sultry femme fatale portrayed by 19-year-old Lauren Bacall in her 1944 screen debut opposite Humphrey Bogart in To Have and Have Not. As restaurant names go, it rolls off the tongue. Despite the popularity of his BHS flagship Makoto, which this year celebrated its 15th anniversary, Starr says steakhouses are his bread and butter—and among his most popular spots because "everyone loves a steakhouse." At Slim's, he's brought winning touches from across his portfolio to the expansive menu of steakhouse classics. Just-baked biscuits slathered in honey butter make a good start, followed by a little gem Caesar salad and an overstuffed seafood tower. To accompany your beautifully burnished 18-ounce ribeye with Béarnaise sauce and creamed spinach, you'll choose your own steak knife from a selection of French, German, and Japanese blades. For dessert, there's a sky-high coconut chiffon cake and old-fashioned Bananas Foster, flambéed at the table for a theatrical end to the meal. —JAY CHESHES LET THEM EAT STEAK Art Deco-inspired murals by Christoph Niemann set the tone at Slim's. China Grill is Back! Bal Harbour Shops welcomes home the legendary restaurant in a big way. "China Grill was always about creating a shared experience," says Jeffrey Chodorow, owner and founder of China Grill Management, "something to be remembered long after the meal ended." While there are some new menu additions, devotees will delight in the return of the Peking duck salad, lobster pancakes, Drunken chicken, and spicy beef dumplings, among other hero dishes. NEW TO THE SHOPS A N D R É S OY U E L A (O R L E B A R B R O W N ) ; W O R L D R E D E Y E ; S TA R R R E S TAU R A N T S ; P E N TAG O N S , C O U R T E S Y B A L H A R B O U R V I L L AG E fever grips BHS is set cultural zeitgeist. 28, Jon-Paul transforms Courtyard immersive "Badly Drawn Pentagons, monumental soccer ball inspired Drawn Ball series crowd-sourced sketches of soccer balls. GOALS BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M

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