Spanish luxury house Loewe’s latest retail space to open on the West Coast perfectly encapsulates the brand’s flair for weaving fashion, art and design together. The 1,500-square-foot boutique at South Coast Plaza showcases the breadth of the brand’s men’s and women’s ... More

Vintage-inspired stones and skull-shaped charms dangle on Meredith Kahn’s delicate gold chains to create a layered piece of jewelry with a story waiting to be told. Kahn first became known in 2004 for her jewelry brand Made Her Think, and now her eponymous brand features heirloom ... More

The second Tiffany Blue Box Café in North America has found a home at South Coast Plaza this winter. The new Tiffany & Co. store spans 12,000 square feet and immediately attracts shoppers with a hand-painted mural by artist Yoon Hyup at the entrance. To celebrate ... More

Accommodations: 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. More ... More

Sasha Plavsic created Ilia Beauty after spending much of her life embracing a clean lifestyle. Her brother became sick with asthma at a young age, which inspired her family to pivot to a healthier way of life. Plavsic recalls growing up in Vancouver with a level ... More

The O.C. is a hub for great design that really encompasses livability and a luxurious yet laid-back feel,” architect Chris Brandon says about the region where he lives and works. The Oregon native graduated from the architecture program at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and honed ... More

One bite of a decadent Lady M Confections cake and it’s easy to see why the international dessert brand has garnered a cult-like following. Made up of 20 paper-thin homemade crepes with pastry creme between each layer, the company’s signature crepe cakes come in a variety ... More

Newport Beach’s Gratitude Kitchen & Bar has transformed into plant-based Mexican hotspot Gracias Madre. With chef Alan Sánchez Lázaro at the helm, expect some of the same crowd-pleasing dishes you’d find at the original West Hollywood location alongside some of his exclusive creations just for ... More

After blessing Newport Beach’s fashion-forward set with her namesake boutique a few years ago, Elyse Walker has done it again with the debut of her latest retail concept, Towne by Elyse Walker, right next door to her main store at Lido Marina Village. While the Elyse Walker ... More

Gorjana Reidel fell in love with jewelry while working at Neiman Marcus. On a mission to create stylish and effortless pieces at a more approachable price point, she and her husband, Jason Griffin Reidel, launched her eponymous jewelry line in 2004, literally from their apartment floor ... More