Following in the footsteps of Art Basel Miami comes another exciting attraction: Limited Edition Experiences, a collection of temporary, pop-up stores and galleries created by some of the most innovative names in fashion and design.



The participating stores are selling special limited-edition merchandise for a limited time, attracting hipsters and style mavens from around the country. Limited Edition Experiences has transformed the 18-block neighborhood of Miami's Design District into a unique shopping experience that interestingly blends fashion, art, culture and design.

Participating designers include Proenza Schouler, Christian Dior Homme, Pharrell William's Billionaire Boys Club and Cynthia Rowley. Permanent retailers participating in the event include Marni, Tomas Maier, Y3 and the newly-opened Christian Louboutin. Several design showrooms are also putting on special exhibitions for the event. There's even a 14-foot former DHL truck which has been transformed Pimp-My-Ride style into a dressing room complete with lights, music and mirrors.

The temporary Gucci store recently unveiled its $540 Gucci Ronson sneaker, designed exclusively for Miami, as well as a collection of 18 limited-edition shoes. At F-Factory, another cool space where several brands have installed pop-up boutiques, shoppers can browse specialty goods from Duncan Quinn, Maison Martin Margiela, Stubbs + Wootton and Miami native Katherine Fleming. Fendi, debuting its exclusive needlepoint stitch kit, has also set up shop inside F-Factory. The multi-brand store will be open through December 24.

Stores are generally open between the hours of 11AM and 7PM daily through the holiday season, with the exception of December 20 when the shops will be closed. After the holidays, certain shops will remain open through April 2010. Even if you don't buy a single thing, just the creatively-designed shops themselves are a feast for the eyes.