Luxury brands active on Art Basel

Would you like a designer tie with that painting, a collage on your new Mercedes? Or how about an art iPad app to complement your stock tips?

Art Basel Miami Beach often makes for unlikely pairings as luxury brands capitalize on the prestigious art fair to promote their goods in the ultimate fusion of art, music, fashion, real estate and commerce.

From alcohol to architects, low-end brands like Club Monaco to luxury luggage makers, companies are pitching to deep-pocketed art consumers and partygoers who come from around the globe. And there's usually a little celebrity star power to help grease the wheels.