Dolce & Gabbana, the esteemed Italian fashion house, is partnering with Michael Stern’s JDS Development Group to conceive and construct an ultra-luxurious condominium tower in the heart of Miami. This collaboration signifies the latest expansion of high-end fashion brands into the realm of global real estate development.

Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled plans for two opulent residential developments, including one  JDS in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood and another in Marbella, Spain, in partnership with Sierra Blanca Estates. Furthermore, the luxury brand announced its venture into hospitality with a forthcoming hotel in the Maldives, developed alongside DarGlobal.

Dolce & Gabbana’s collaboration with Michael Stern comes after a notable change in the project’s initial partnership. Previously, the 888 Brickell project was conceived as a joint venture between JDS Development Group and Major Food Group. The 90-story tower, initially named Major, was planned to mark Major Food Group’s inaugural venture into residential real estate.

However, the partnership between the two New York-based companies dissolved, and the project was subsequently renamed to 888. According to a joint statement from Michael Stern and Major Food Group partner and co-founder Jeff Zalaznick, the decision to part ways was mutually agreed upon, allowing both parties to pursue separate endeavors.

Both groups have moved on to new partnerships with Major Food Group recently launching their new partnership with Terra and One Thousand Group which unveiled the Villa, an ultra-luxe waterfront tower in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood.

This shift in partnership dynamics has paved the way for the esteemed Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to join forces with JDS Development Group, lending their unique vision of luxury and refinement to the exclusive condominium tower at 888 Brickell Avenue. As the project continues to evolve, astute investors would be well-advised to monitor developments and evaluate the opportunities presented by this remarkable collaboration between Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Stern.

This awe-inspiring supertall, standing at an impressive 1,049 feet, has the potential to rank among Miami’s tallest structures, with other towers of similar stature also in the pipeline.

The New York-based JDS has envisioned a 90-story, 259-unit condo tower situated on the prime half-acre Brickell Avenue lot. Presently, JDS is under contract to acquire the seven-story office building occupying the site.

JDS has previously announced its intention to initiate sales of 888 Brickell in the fall and break ground within the year. Prospective prices for these exclusive condominiums were estimated to range from $1.6 million to $11 million, with penthouses being an exception.

South Florida has experienced a boom in branded residences, with luxury brands such as Porsche Design, Armani/Casa, Aston Martin, Missoni, Ritz-Carlton, and others boasting magnificent towers in Miami-Dade County. Discerning investors seeking a lavish, upscale living experience would be wise to closely monitor the Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Stern project as it unfolds.