Defining what, exactly, constitutes a “hipster” can be tough,
especially since that blend of retro-cool and ironically chic
has morphed into part of mainstream culture.
Miami is perfect for the modern nonconformist on the surface.
though that’s all still there—and reinvented itself as a hub for contemporary
design and art (hello, Art Basel), forward-thinking food and cocktail culture.
But there is always the inescapable curse of electronic music.
I used to dance to Devendra Banhart in my kitchen on East 88th Street in NYC
and now I get to dance with him again (second time) at the beautiful
North Beach Bandshell in Miami.
...and sweat with bombshell brunettes.
Designated driving through the ghetto—
this is the Miami I find poetic and unpretentious—
so I roll the windows down to scare my drunk [white] friends.
Just as excited as I am to visit this vacation place, I am thrilled to leave.