Haute Secrets Miami: Improvd Designer Valentino Vettori
by Daniela Rodriguez

Insider’s Guide to Miami
Valentino Vettori
The Stats: Born in Verona, Italy; Visits Miami often.
Best Aspect of Miami: “It is so mellow that time never seems to pass, which leaves more time for shopping!”
For those of you who want haute couture and are on a budget, check out Valentino Vettori’s brand, Improvd. Valentino Vettori, along with his partner, Sam Ben-Avraham, are the creators of Improvd, an approachable avant-garde and couture line that are for those fashionistas who also want to be able to enjoy high fashion without burning a hole through their pockets. Vettori used to head Diesel’s expansion in the U.S. and later opened his Scatola Sartoriale showrooms in New York, focusing on international designers with an edgy, high-fashion aesthetic.
To check out Valentino Vettori’s favorite haute spots in Miami, check out his Haute Secrets.
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