By Nikki Svec

Serving style and influence, M•I•A Magazine’s “Best Dressed” of 2026 executed the Met Gala theme “Fashion is Art,” amplified by the opulent backdrop of Leonardo Miami’s on Miami Beach. Set amongst lush gold decor, medieval-inspired paintings, and grand fixtures, the photoshoot was straight out of a Renaissance dream, exuding Black royalty in each frame. More

When you’re a showstopper in style like “Best Dressed” Dr. Cassandra Arnold, work meetings and community functions become a fashion show, executed with ease and elegance. “At work, a colleague made a comment of ‘Cass, it’s like a runway for you every single day.’ Every day is a runway cause I don’t know when I’m

Known for making an entrance and leaving a lasting impression, Saun turned a penchant for fashion into a successful brand, “Fashionable Insurance,” adding his own flavor to the otherwise staid insurance scene. “My name is Saun Lightbourne, but nobody calls me Saun Lightbourne. Everyone calls me fashionable insurance,” he said. Beset in Burberry plaid and

The evolution of Erica Jones’s style represents a rebirth, taking control not only of her image but also of her narrative, finding herself in fashion. Framed in unique vintage flair, Erica combines fashion with storytelling, amplified on her platform “Story Behind the Look.” “A lot of my childhood, I didn’t own it. I accepted narratives

Armando’s style in one word? Tailored. His dapper style pays homage to the glory days of men’s suits, infusing fine tailoring with bold colors and details, learned from his late grandfather, “Sunny Joe.” “My north star is my late grandfather, Marion Payton who we called Sunny Joe. He lived his 20s and 30s in the