SIGNATURE BRIDE Celebrates Design at Wonder Woman Initiative’s Art Basel Gala

Model in high-end fashion at Wonder Woman Initiative's Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience at the Kimpton Anglers Hotel South Beach Miami

SIGNATURE BRIDE had the pleasure of being a media sponsor of Wonder Woman Initiative’s “Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience” held on December 7, 2024. 

The multi-sensory journey celebrated the power of design and highlighted the innovators across the arts. Guests enjoyed a wine tasting experience with Plinth Wine, a live performance by musician Chris Hendricks and a screening of Designed on Purpose, a docuseries created by the Wonder Woman Initiative.

During the Art Basel event, which was held at the Kimpton Angler’s Hotel in South Beach, models showcased wedding fashions and artistic designs embodying innovation and change.

Models wearing wedding dresses designed by Tayo Ishola, founder of Wonder Woman Initiative.

Models at the "Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience" held on the rooftop terrace of the Kimpton Anglers Hotel in South Beach, showcasing artistic designs that embodied the spirit of innovation and change.

Founder Tayo Ishola (center) with guests at the Wonder Woman Initiative Art Basel 2024 event held at the Kimpton Angler's Hotel in South Beach, Miami.
Founder Tayo Ishola (center) with guests at the Wonder Woman Initiative Art Basel 2024 event

VIP guests enjoyed a buffet dinner and received gift bags featuring offerings from prestigious brands, including Loft81 Home (@Loft81Home), Aluminate Life (@AluminateLiferx), überlube (@UberLube), Dax Hair Care (@DAXHairCare), Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils (@AuntJackiesCurlsandCoils), Burst Oral Care (@BurstOralCare), Spry (@Sprysmile), British M (@BritishM_USA), True Serenity Tea (@TrueSerenityTea), Plant Fusion (@PlantFusion), The Owls Brew (@theOwlsBrew), Yacht Life Vodka (@YachtLifeBrands), Lita by Ciara (@litabyciara) and Viking Beauty Secrets (@vikingbeautysecrets).

VIP seating for Wonder Woman Initiative's "Designed on Purpose" Art Basel 2024 Gala showcases gifts from Loft 81 Home and True Serenity Tea.

Gifting table featuring the gift bag goodies for VIP guests at Wonder Woman Initiative’s “Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience” held on December 7, 2024 in South Beach, Miami.

Guests enjoying cocktails during Art Basel 2024 at the Kimpton Angler's Hotel event hosted by Wonder Woman Initiative on December 7, 2024.

A guest at the Wonder Woman Initiative’s “Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience” held on December 7, 2024, at Kimpton Angler's Hotel in South Beach made a fashion statement with pearls.

SIGNATURE BRIDE magazine was a media sponsor of Wonder Woman Initiative’s “Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience” held on December 7, 2024 in South Beach, Miami.

Panel discussion on the screening of "Designed on Purpose," a docuseries created by the Wonder Woman Initiative at the “Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience” held on December 7, 2024.

Sponsors for the evening included Plinth Wine, Kendra Scott, I Am Eido and Leovard.

The Wonder Woman Initiative is reshaping the perception of art and artists, breaking boundaries to cultivate a comprehensive appreciation of creativity and innovation. Committed to empowering women, the organization builds a vibrant community of changemakers through the realms of fashion and the arts.

“There’s an artist in everyone, and our goal is to bring attention to the artist as the designer of quality, understanding that when the artist’s intention behind creation, invention or design is known, its meaning translates even more powerfully to ignite positive change,” says founder Tayo Ishola.