The Dior Pop-up at South Coast Plaza

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Los Angeles–based fine jewelry and lifestyle brand Hoorsenbuhs is the newest addition to retailer Elyse Walker’s Newport Beach space. The seaside shop-in-shop sells weighty rose gold cuffs and platinum pavé chains, all featuring the brand’s signature tri-link motif woven into the design. To honor that symbol, the space showcases an oversize open-link chain pendant hanging from the ceiling. “I was obsessed with Hoorsenbuhs long before we carried the collection in our stores,” says Elyse Walker. “It has such a strong brand identity and distinct point of view.”

The Hoorsenbuhs boutique

Audemars Piguet

Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet has found a new home at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Plaza. The 1,200-square-foot store offers a wide selection of men’s and women’s timepieces, including the newest Royal Oak Offshore models and women’s novelties like the Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding in 34mm, available for the first time with a light blue tapisserie dial. Born in the Jura Mountains, Audemars Piguet brought a taste of home to its Southern California outpost with a warm design featuring photographs of alpine trees, curated sculptures and a serene, contemporary aesthetic.

The Audemars Piguet boutique

Canada Goose

High-performing luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose is opening a new boutique in South Coast Plaza that will house the brand’s first-ever Snow Room in the United States. The Snow Room uses innovative technology to simulate a freezing cold snowstorm with temperatures as low as -10 degrees so customers can put the brand’s functionality to the test. Although located in sunny Orange County, this store’s Snow Room was inspired by the climate of Churchill, Manitoba, otherwise known as the polar bear capital of the world. Along with the ultimate warm outerwear, Canada Goose offers lightweight down jackets, rain jackets, hoodies and more pieces fit for the West Coast lifestyle. “In opening our doors in California, we’ve designed a space to discover and experience the breadth and versatility of our Canada Goose collection, with pieces for every adventure, no matter the season. This store is our quintessential invitation to live in the open,” says the brand’s North American president, Carrie Baker.

Canada Goose

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Before putting down roots in Seal Beach, O’Brien was inspired by her world travels to launch the eco-friendly, community-driven fashion and accessories brand Cleobella. The brand launched in 2006 with its signature Mexicana clutch after O’Brien and her husband left their jobs to travel across Asia, Africa and Australia. Since then, Cleobella has become known for woodblock-printed dresses, including the best-selling Magdalena, eyelet dresses like the Emmy and the newest, the Farlow. “With every new design, we start with global inspiration and our Cleobella woman as our muse,” says O’Brien. “My love for one-of-a-kind sustainable textiles was born and has grown into the foundation of what Cleobella is today. We now use 100 percent organic or natural fibers for all of our collections and are implementing zero-waste projects into our curations.”

Cleobella founder Angela O’Brien

While creating stylish designs that speak to Cleobella’s customers is a priority, O’Brien has a big-picture strategy that focuses on building a community, fostering relationships with local artisans around the globe and working to create a better world for her family. “Our strategy is to never compromise and to create timeless designs,” she says. With sustainable textiles, recyclable packaging, long-lasting relationships with artisans in India and Bali and a promise to donate 1 percent of proceeds to organizations supporting the environment, women’s empowerment, child education and artisan freedom, this ethical brand is giving back to families all over the world far beyond fashion and accessories. “I felt like there was a huge missing piece to the puzzle in connecting the artisan industry to the consumer,” says the entrepreneur. Next, Cleobella will launch an exclusive collaboration with Molly Sims and has plans for jewelry, accessories and home collections.

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Caliray mascara and eyeliner pencil

The high-performance formulas are made to last, whether you’re lounging with friends during golden hour or partaking in a SoCal beach volleyball game. From the pastel-colored packaging and cheeky shade names like Secret Spot to the clean ingredients and sustainability mission, Caliray is a California daydream brought to life.

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Comedor, a vibrant new tapas experience in Laguna Beach, combines traditional Spanish cuisine with modern twists courtesy of Top Chef finalist Marcel Vigneron. Located within the recently renovated La Casa del Camino hotel, the restaurant boasts stylish 1930s design accents and an elevated tapas selection. Guests can come together over small plates of jamon serrano, fresh housemade tortilla and sautéed shrimp. Must-have main dishes include the rossejat de fideos, a Paella-style vermicelli with lobster, shrimp and calamari, as well as a decadent molten chocolate cake.

Comedor in Laguna Beach

Saturdays NYC

Fashion and lifestyle brand Saturdays NYC recently opened the doors of a new 1,200-square-foot boutique at the famed Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach. The new store serves as a homecoming for Saturdays co-founder Morgan Collett, who has always found inspiration for his brand in his hometown of Newport Beach. “As a kid growing up in Newport surrounded by the surf industry, it gave me the opportunity, inspiration and foundation that set me on my path to New York, which inevitably led to Colin Tunstall and I creating Saturdays,” Collett says. The space’s interior reflects the DNA of Saturdays with raw, natural elements such as JUDD plywood application and smooth concrete flooring. The minimalist, laid-back design allows the full range of seasonal and core products to shine among subtle surf-inspired art and decor.

Saturdays NYC at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach

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After meeting at college in Arizona and bonding over their shared love of cooking, entertaining and hosting dinners, the duo decided to launch Argaux in Costa Mesa, California. “There is an evolving food scene and beautiful farmers markets with the freshest produce here,” says Montgomery. “Our community is active and healthy and they are starting to ask questions about their wine like, ‘Why do I get headaches when I drink red wine?’ and ‘What is natural wine and is it better for me?’”

Argaux co-founders Margaux Reaume and Arden Montgomery

From carefully curated virtual tastings to the newly launched at-home Blind Tasting Kit, there is a thoughtful blend of learning and sipping with every activation. “Argaux is providing Orange County and beyond with the best small-production, family-owned and responsibly farmed wines in the world,” says Montgomery. “We felt like Orange County needed more diversity when it comes to where and how they access these types of wines.” Working with other women winemakers, sommeliers and entrepreneurs has also been rewarding for the pair. “It’s inspiring to be a part of the industry at this time,” Montgomery explains. “There has always been an incredible community of women in this industry and we’re honored to be included and working alongside them.” While Argaux continues to evolve with new seasonal launches and celebratory packs of wine, the company remains rooted in its original focus on consumer experience, human connection and good wine.

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Aviara Arnold Palmer Suite

While several dining experiences were added to the resort during the transformation, the newest restaurant just recently made its debut. The signature restaurant, Ember & Rye, was created in collaboration with celebrated chef Richard Blais. Ember & Rye embraces its natural lighting and colorful views by incorporating vibrant furnishings and brass and black accents, creating a cool juxtaposition between modern and vintage. From the comprehensive whiskey library offerings for a post-golf drink to the creative menu featuring regional ingredients from local farmers, fishermen and foragers, Ember & Rye is a versatile addition to the resort’s dining options.

Ember & Rye restaurant

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Hyperice founder Anthony Katz

“It was clear that if the products were pro athlete-approved, anyone could benefit.” The company chose Southern California for its headquarters because the community is so active and health conscious. The brand is in global expansion mode, and its partnerships with the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers have broadened the brand’s reach in Asia and Europe. In March 2020, Hyperice acquired Normatec, innovators of cutting-edge dynamic compression systems, and in December 2020 acquired RecoverX, pioneers of intelligent thermal technologies, to deliver world-class performance and wellness solutions. “Over the past few years, we’ve worked to move the technology from the locker room onto the field and now into the consumer’s homes,” says the brand’s CEO, Jim Huether.

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Facial Lounge skincare products

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Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer is debuting a new boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa this summer. The store’s interiors mirror its coastal surroundings with beachy decor like surfboards and a SoCal-inspired color palette of soft blues and cool whites. With vibrant portraits of global brand ambassador professional surfer Kai Lenny lining the walls, there is an invigorating energy throughout the space. The Tag Heuer store will offer the brand’s signature racing-inspired timepieces, along with the new Carrera Chronograph collection and other limited-edition watches.

Tag Heuer South Coast Plaza boutique

Minnow

Colorful children’s swimwear brand Minnow has teamed up with chic and stylish accessories brand Stoney Clover Lane for a limited-edition swimwear line for both women and children. The vibrant collection features a tropical color palette and playful patterns such as gingham prints in lavender and watermelon. Minnow has also recently opened a boutique at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach to showcase this collection and its main line offerings. The new store is the perfect shopping destination for the most adorable children’s swimwear this summer.

Minnow boutique at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach

Mulberry

Mulberry’s exclusive new concept store at South Coast Plaza immerses shoppers in the brand’s British heritage through distinct design details as well as the newly launched Icon Editions collection created in honor of Mulberry’s 50th anniversary. The limited-edition release features collectable, miniature versions of some of the line’s most sought-after silhouettes, such as the Alexa and the Amberley. Along with this limited-edition collection, the Mulberry outpost at South Coast Plaza will offer the brand’s full range of luxury leather handbags, accessories, womenswear and travel collections.

The new Mulberry store at South Coast Plaza

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The Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano, an Autograph Collection property, offers guests four sprawling acres of lush land to explore surrounded by the historic ruins of Mission San Juan Capistrano and the Great Stone Church. With 125 hacienda-style guest rooms, seven luxury suites and three residential-style villas to choose from, this hotel envelopes guests in the rich culture of California. Spanish cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients is on offer at Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge and La Colombe craft coffee at El Café Real. Designed by Los Angeles design firm Kay Lang + Associates, the property celebrates the architecture of old Spain while also offering guests modern and luxurious amenities.

Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

For an unforgettable and highly personalized hotel experience, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a must-visit coastal retreat. The newly transformed beachfront property boasts a laid-back Southern California vibe with unbeatable views of the Pacific Ocean, a calming ocean-inspired color palette and access to a private beach club, Monarch Bay Beach Club. With seven dining options across the property, you can opt for elegant coastal cuisine served with dazzling ocean views at AVEO Table + Bar, classic cocktails and American dishes overlooking the first tee of Monarch Beach Golf Links at Club 19 or anything in between. This luxury hotel offers guests effortless sophistication paired with a relaxing SoCal aesthetic.

The pool at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

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Lifestyle brand Stoney Clover Lane is rooted in whimsy and self-expression, making it a welcome addition to Newport Beach. From Palm Beach to East Hampton, the brand’s co-founders, Kendall and Libby Glazer, always design their boutiques to mirror the location’s identity. Stoney Clover Lane’s first West Coast brick-and-mortar at the Lido Marina Village flawlessly captures the essence of the area’s laid-back beach culture. The 1,200-square-foot boutique showcases a dreamy pink-and-white color palette, rattan furniture and light fixtures and surfboards hanging on the wall. Customers can shop exclusive merchandise and work with the in-store customization specialist and seamstress to design their dream products.

Stoney Clover Lane at Lido Marina Village

Fendi’s new men’s boutique at South Coast Plaza boasts natural, tropical design elements like leaf-patterned wallpaper and rattan wall coverings. The 600-square-foot retail space is splashed with pops of bright green and yellow with gold metal accents and striped carpet. Fendi’s Roman heritage is distinctly represented through the brand’s iconic logo on the latest menswear, shoes, bags and leather accessories.

Fendi’s new men’s boutique at South Coast Plaza

Italian linen wear brand 120% Lino has opened at South Coast Plaza just in time for the warmer months. The fashion label makes clothes fabricated from natural linen and has stores in cities from Nantucket to Palm Beach. With whitewashed wood, white metal furniture and linen accents, the boutiques are truly a reflection of the natural, breathable fabrics they showcase. The boutique sells clothing for men and women as well as a new line of chic accessories from the brand’s collaboration with Italian accessories line Rosantica.

120% Lino at South Coast Plaza

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The Diamond Love Twist ring by Meredith Kahn

With Kahn’s new fine and semiprecious jewelry collection, Meredith Kahn Jewelry, she is able to marry the cool, eclectic vibes of New York City with the coastal charm of Orange County. Her new collection features solid brass pieces with gold-filled chains and semiprecious stones that clients can use to tell their own stories. “As a passionate collector, I rarely part with things,” she says. “They just become the layers of the things I am building. People have been responding so positively, returning and adding on more charms or introducing another chain to layer in. I love watching how each of them grow.”

Designer Meredith Kahn

Some of the most beloved pieces from Meredith Kahn Jewelry include the Hook Catch Necklace, the Hook and Loop Necklace and the dagger and stone charms. DuJour recently featured the Infinity Nova necklace in our Zachary Quinto photo shoot.

This year, Kahn has created a collection of diaphanous silk Autumn Duster robes in four sexy shades to be worn outside and in, produced in small batches just outside of New York City to help support local business.

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Tiffany’s new Blue Box Café at South Coast Plaza

With a midcentury modern design aesthetic and smart sportswear displayed throughout, the new Thom Browne store at South Coast Plaza is pointedly on brand for the American fashion label. The 2,500-square-foot space boasts chic white Calcutta and Carrara marble floors, banker gray Bardiglio and Carrara marble walls and minimalist furniture by the likes of Knoll and Jacques Adnet. Along with tailored clothing and accessories, the store has dedicated areas for eyewear and fragrances, making it one of the best places to shop in Orange County for menswear.

The Thom Browne boutique at South Coast Plaza

The new LoveShackFancy boutique at Lido Marina Village is a coastal oasis ornamented with romantic Parisian décor, a raw white ceiling and textured, feminine wallpaper. The ethereal Newport Beach store welcomes shoppers with a vintage 1940s bow-adorned iron bench out front and houses the brand’s whimsical clothing, knits, linens and other home accessories alongside enchanting vintage finds.

Celine’s Medium 16 bag

Step into the new Celine boutique at South Coast Plaza and explore the refined architectural concept designed by creative director Hedi Slimane. From the natural ginger and cream-veined black granite walls and Roman lava stone floor to the sculptural furniture and contemporary artwork, the store effortlessly juxtaposes materials to create a stunning outpost to shop in Orange County. Peruse Celine’s newest ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses and accessory collections at the new Costa Mesa locale.

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The sun-soaked Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, California, has fully embraced its luxurious surroundings and stunning ocean views by expanding the resort’s outdoor programming. In an effort to meet physical distancing standards and cater to guests’ needs, the property looked outward.

The golf course at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

More than 50 outdoor fitness classes are now available weekly, guests can enjoy outdoor dining as well as take-out service from all on-property restaurants, and the oceanfront golf links introduced a touchless arrival system with carts disinfected regularly. You can explore all of the resort’s 175-acre grounds safely, including the lavish Monarch Bay Beach Club.

Beach yoga at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Shopping:

With celebrity fans such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon, Monique Lhuillier has designed empowering and beautiful collections ranging from ready-to-wear to bridal since 1996. With the fashion house’s 25th anniversary approaching, the brand has opened its largest store in the United States at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

Monique Lhuillier

London-based mega brand Burberry will unveil a series of pop-ups across the globe this fall. Since landing at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Plaza in October, the in-person pop-up has become a digital pop-up experience as well. In honor of Burberry’s history of incorporating stylish animal prints and motifs into its designs, the brand’s chief creative officer, Riccardo Tisci, has chosen to reinvigorate the animal kingdom code. Each pop-up will showcase large-scale sculptures of gorillas, monkeys and stunning birds of paradise on which to display its Pocket and TB bag styles.

Burberry

Fitness:

After a banner year for the fitness product brand, Peloton has introduced its new Bike+ and you can test it out at their Fashion Island storefront. Thoughtfully designed to create an even more immersive workout, the new Bike+  features a screen that rotates 180 degrees in both directions, a four-speaker system to provide better quality sound and new tech pairing for your Apple Watch to keep your metrics in sync.

Peloton

“Our goal is to be the go-to at-home fitness solution for as many people as possible, and with these new product launches, we’ll be able to offer access to Peloton’s best-in-class fitness content at various price points, depending on what consumers are looking for, especially in a world where people are increasingly working out at home,” says the brand’s CEO and co-founder John Foley.

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With encouragement from her mother, Plavsic set out to recreate her favorite tinted lip balm using nontoxic ingredients. “In 2011, Ilia launched with a version of that product, known as our Tinted Lip Conditioner,” she says. “[It’s] a hybrid balm-meets-lipstick with buildable, wearable shades that really nourish the lips.”

Since then, the brand’s identity has not wavered, and the hits just keep on coming. Bestsellers include its Limitless Lash Mascara, Multi-Stick and True Skin Serum Concealer, and Rachel Brosnahan and Olivia Wilde are fans.

The brand is based in Laguna Beach, where the Serbian Plavsic lives with her husband and two daughters. Living under constant sun, Plavsic’s daily skincare routine always starts with the brand’s skincare, makeup and Super Serum Skin Tint SPF40, which is silicone-free and uses natural emulsifiers. She follows with True Skin Serum Concealer, a touch of Color Haze Multi-Use Pigment on her cheeks, and a swipe of the brand’s newest launch: Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil, which is packed with hydrating actives like hyaluronic acid and Salicornia (a sea succulent). “Now more than ever, people want to look and feel good—with less makeup,” says Plavsic.

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Whether it’s a hillside home with sweeping views of the Pacific featuring an open floor plan and cutting-edge materials, a shingle-clad beachfront home or a modern retreat in the Rocky Mountains, Brandon taps into the spirit of each place. “The region definitely plays a role in our projects, as most of our clients are located near the beach,” he explains about his Orange County clients. Maximizing indoor-outdoor flow is key, as is using materials that are both aesthetically pleasing and up to the challenges posed by coastal conditions.

A Newport Beach project of Chris Brandon’s design

In recent years, demand has grown for Brandon’s services across the country, and he is currently working on projects in L.A., Santa Barbara, Colorado and on the East Coast. Locally, Brandon Architects’ dramatic, futuristic scheme for the luxury Strand Hotel in Dana Point remains highly anticipated. Meanwhile, Brandon continually hones his contemporary sensibility by listening closely to his clients and following technological advances in the field that enhance both practical considerations and the creative process. “Our capability to share our projects with our clients through our VR resources has really changed their level of engagement and the way in which we do business,” he says. “It’s been a huge change from simply looking at drawings. This has played an integral part in getting clients excited about their new homes.”

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Ken Romaniszyn, who grew up in Orange County, is the mastermind behind the brand, which has grown from one cake boutique in New York to 47 stores around the world, including one in Irvine. Below, the cake connoisseur talks about growing up in Orange County and how they come up with these delectable confections.

Ken Romaniszyn

What are some fond memories of growing up in the OC?

Playing football at El Toro High School under the lights against Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano. Those were my glory years when I used to be able to run before I started eating too much cake. In high school, I looked like an athlete. Now I look like a baker.

How do you decide what flavors to add each year?

There is no limit to what we can make. You can take any flavor and incorporate it into crepes and make it sweet or savory. We bring in the international chef teams once a year and make like 50 or 60 different cakes. From there, we’ll pick about six to introduce for the following year. That’s the best week of the year.

Do you have a favorite cake?

It’s always strawberry shortcake. I grew up spending my summers in Japan. As soon as school was out, I’d get on a plane and go visit my grandma in Tokyo and one of the things that I always looked forward to is the strawberry shortcake. It’s so different and unique from anything you usually experience in the States. It always reminds me of my childhood.

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