Tony Melillo On: Art Basel Miami
You can always spot Tony Melillo by his impeccable tan and his usual v-neck uniform. The tan comes courtesy of Miami, the v-necks from his t-shirt line ATM, a favorite amongst ladies who layer. Ever since he opened a store in Miami in the Nineties, it’s been his second home — so who better to teach us how to navigate the city during Art Basel, when the international art world descends for a week of parties and openings? He knows all the best places for people watching, crowd-avoiding and finding the best Café Cubano.
Along Copacabana’s promenade, with a view of the mountains and Ipanema and Leblon beaches in the back.
An hours-long hike in Alto da Boa Vista, through the rainforest.
Tory and the team were invited to lunch at the home of the Magalhães Lins family in Alto da Boa Vista.
Ana Cecilia Nabuco Magalhães Lins Lacerda’s table epitomize’s Rio’s mix of Old World and modern: Eero Saarinen chairs, bamboo silverware, textured crystal glasses and an heirloom hand-embroidered tablecloth.
It’s summer in Brazil now, but as sunny as the day looks, the water up in the mountains is freezing.
A cheerful vantage from Copacabana beach.
Christ the Redeemer watches over the city and all the Cariocas from his perch atop Mount Corcovado. He can be seen from any point in Rio.
The beach is the real Rio: volleyball and surfing; street food; a cross-section of Cariocas who stroll with the catwalk-confidence of Gisele Bündchen; views of city, rainforest and ocean; strains of bossa nova.
