CHAD'S STORE VISIT - SUPPLY & ADVISE, MIAMI

It must been some 2 years ago that I met the guys from Supply & Advise in their what they called at that time the Pop-Up Store. At that time I was already blown away about how they run a store.

Last Friday I visited Supply & Advise again in their new location and it was far above my expectations. It ain'tstrange that Supply & Advise is named in the top 10 of best stores in the US by GQ.

The store is designed with a sharp eye to detail and use of materials, filled with a curated collection of US, Japanese and British brands, decorated with great props like bikes, an army truck, Buddy Lee's and Navy memorabilia. and last but not least the staff is the most friendly and well informed I ever met. Thanks guys for a great experience. Like Arnold says; " I'll be back!"

Supply & Advise

223 SE 1st ST

Miami, FL 33131

READY FOR TAKE-OFF

On my way to the Sunshine State for a little sun and fun.

see you in two weeks!

CHAD'S STORE LOCATOR: SUPPLY & ADVISE - MIAMI, FL.

As always before I plan a trip to the States, I surf the web to find some interesting stores in the area.

Travelling to Florida is a challenge of finding such stores, but I found a hidden gem in Miami.

Driving on I95 South from Boca Raton with Will Smith's song Welcome to Miami from the speakers I end up in Midtown Miami at Supply & Advise.

I had a nice chat with Kevin Beltran, one of the founders of Supply & Advise. They started some year ago with, as they call it the pop-up store filled with American Made sportswear. 

Brands like, Alden, Red Wing, York Street, Levi's Vintage, Engineerd Garments, Gant Rugger, Filson, The Hill-Side etc. displayed in a military yet urban environment. Kevin told me that they are planning to open some more locations throughout Miami. Maybe even some more in some colder area's because they love layering and that's difficult with the temperatures in Miami.

If you head to Miami Beach in the near future, make sure you make a detour.

Supply & Advise

3322 N. Miami Avenue

Miami

CHAD GOES TO MIAMI

Chad is going to Miami, no not just Miami to be honest. I'm making a road trip, The journey starts tomorrow in Orlando, Fl. and it will ends in Miami,Fl. I will stay in South Beach (Art Deco district) at the Albion Hotel. This hotel was designed by Igor Polevitsky and built in 1939. The hotel is an example of the streamline modern architecture, which was popular in 1930s, with portholes, curved front and "smokestack" like fins.

BOOK MANIA MONDAY

 

In the spirit of Miami Beach is written by David Leddick and from the same serie as In the spirit of The Hamptons from last week, also published by Assouline. Miami is an active melting pot of cultures, where Art Deco rivals with Spanish baroque, where artist mingle with atlethes and models. Where South Americans and East Europeans sit together for espressos on Ocean Drive. This book brings one of the hottest destination to colorful life. Welcome to Miami as Will Smith said.

LIFE GUARD STANDS ON SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are typical Miami Style Life guard stands which are used during the day by the cool dudes of the Miami Life Guard service and during the night by the homeless, and love couples. These stands always remind me of Summer, and I'm ready for it.