Design District Magazine Celebrates 20th Issue with J Balvin at Nami Nori's Miami Debut

Caroline Dalal

Design District Magazine celebrated the release of their milestone 20th issue, featuring global music icon J Balvin, with an unforgettable evening at Nami Nori, the highly anticipated temaki bar opening in the Miami Design District this December.

Valentina Ferrer & J Balvin | Richard Alvarez

Hosted by Miami Design District Founder Craig Robins and J Balvin, the event gathered Miami’s most influential tastemakers for an elegant celebration of art, culture, and luxury.

Craig Robins | Richard Alvarez

The intimate seated dinner seamlessly transitioned into a lively cocktail party and takeover of Jade Alley, where DJ Juliana Mejia’s live performance set the tone for an electrifying celebration.

Juliana Mejia | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

Guests enjoyed curated bites by Nami Nori, perfectly paired with cocktails by Casa Lotos and non-alcoholic spirits from Little Saints

Little Saints | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

The exclusive affair exemplified Design District Magazine and Miami Design District’s commitment to fostering creativity, sophistication, and cultural exchanges.

Nadime Castellano, Tina Stuck | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

Design District Magazine is a print and digital publication at the crossroads of art, design, culture, food, and fashion.

Valentina Ferrer & J Balvin with Guests | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

Each issue spotlights the most influential tastemakers, visionary artists, iconic brands, and culinary trail blazers shaping creative spaces worldwide.

Dinner at Nami Nori | Richard Alvarez

Other VIP attendees included: Alicia Pettit, Alteronce Gumby, Chrstine King, Ed Tang, Francois Sarkozy, Francis Suarez, Hassan Pierre, and Valentina Ferrer, among others.

Ignacio Galarraga, Natalia Giannangeli | Deonté Lee/BFA.com
Nami Nori | Richard Alvarez

Design District Magazine celebrated the release of their milestone 20th issue, featuring global music icon J Balvin, with an unforgettable evening at Nami Nori, the highly anticipated temaki bar opening in the Miami Design District this December.

Valentina Ferrer & J Balvin | Richard Alvarez

Hosted by Miami Design District Founder Craig Robins and J Balvin, the event gathered Miami’s most influential tastemakers for an elegant celebration of art, culture, and luxury.

Craig Robins | Richard Alvarez

The intimate seated dinner seamlessly transitioned into a lively cocktail party and takeover of Jade Alley, where DJ Juliana Mejia’s live performance set the tone for an electrifying celebration.

Juliana Mejia | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

Guests enjoyed curated bites by Nami Nori, perfectly paired with cocktails by Casa Lotos and non-alcoholic spirits from Little Saints

Little Saints | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

The exclusive affair exemplified Design District Magazine and Miami Design District’s commitment to fostering creativity, sophistication, and cultural exchanges.

Nadime Castellano, Tina Stuck | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

Design District Magazine is a print and digital publication at the crossroads of art, design, culture, food, and fashion.

Valentina Ferrer & J Balvin with Guests | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

Each issue spotlights the most influential tastemakers, visionary artists, iconic brands, and culinary trail blazers shaping creative spaces worldwide.

Dinner at Nami Nori | Richard Alvarez

Other VIP attendees included: Alicia Pettit, Alteronce Gumby, Chrstine King, Ed Tang, Francois Sarkozy, Francis Suarez, Hassan Pierre, and Valentina Ferrer, among others.

Ignacio Galarraga, Natalia Giannangeli | Deonté Lee/BFA.com

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Nami Nori | Richard Alvarez