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ULTIMATE LUXURY: OUR 2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

From one-of-a-kind jewels to limited-edition handbags and the softest cashmere, superlative style can be found in these perfect presents

 

Audemars Piguet

Wow moments are effortless at South Coast Plaza, where we’ve curated an exceptional selection of the world’s most celebrated brands. That’s true of the gifts we’ve gathered for the holiday season, a collection that highlights the beauty of craftsmanship while also honoring the heritage of designer houses. If you’re seeking something truly special, a spectacular gift that will be forever treasured, explore these limited edition or one-of-a-kind ideas, many exclusively available at South Coast Plaza.

Valentino

Cartier

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.540.8231

The latest high-jewelry collection from Cartier is Sixième Sens, or “Sixth Sense,” and alludes to the power of a diamond or gemstone to enchant and mesmerize. Among the collection’s one-of-a-kind pieces is the Embruns necklace. French for spray, Embruns describes the movement inherent in this unique piece, featuring square- and brilliant-cut diamonds and sapphire beads, all set in 18-karat white gold.

Audemars Piguet

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
949.265.7832

Rendered in 18-karat pink gold, the 38.5-millimeter case and open-worked dial of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon is embellished with 208 baguette-cut sapphires in varying shades of blue to create an ombré effect. Pink-gold hands and a flying tourbillon at the 6 o’clock position add to the artistry and precision of this status timepiece.

Dolce&Gabbana

Level 2, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing
714.668.9142

Few evening bags convey a note of instant luxe like the Dolce Box by Dolce&Gabbana. This Italian-crafted limited-edition minaudière is embellished with opulent details, including multicolored stones amid gold-tone metal, studs around the bag’s perimeter, a padlock closure and detachable strap.

Valentino

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.751.3300

Make an unforgettable entrance in this one-shoulder dress of sequined stripes, from the Valentino Resort collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli. “I wanted to make what is ordinary more imaginative and fantastical,” Piccioli said at the collection’s debut. This glamorous minidress sums up that idea perfectly, from the one-shoulder silhouette that’s a signature of the brand to the modernity of the glittering, hand-sequined stripes.

Baccarat

Level 3, Penthouse
714.435.9600

A highlight of Baccarat’s current collection is the Médicis Vase, a reissue of a historic piece created in 1909 for the International Exhibition of Eastern France. Numbered and limited to just 18 pieces, the cut-crystal vase is produced by Baccarat’s master craftsmen and stands 35 inches tall, which includes its bronze base with lions’ claws.

Tiffany & Co.

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.540.5330

One of the world’s most famous jewelry is Tiffany & Co.’s Bird on a Rock, which debuted as a design by the legendary Jean Schlumberger in 1956. Over the years, Tiffany & Co. has interpreted the design to highlight gemstones in a variety of hues for the centerpiece of this clip. Here, the whimsical bird, created with 2.53 carats of white brilliant diamonds and pink sapphire eyes, all set in 18-karat gold, sits atop an exquisite 63.91-carat emerald-cut kunzite.

 

Gucci

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.557.9600

Playful is a word that aptly describes Gucci these days, and that’s especially true of the Geometric G-print backgammon set, among the brand’s exclusive gifts for the season. This piece is inspired by designs from Gucci’s archives and highlights a vintage graphic design in blue, red and white.  Among the modern updates: It’s made entirely of animal-free, sustainable materials. The set includes a backgammon board and case, chips, five dice and dice shaker. 

Alexander McQueen

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
657.205.4477

The harness is a signature element of the Alexander McQueen aesthetic, and for the holiday season, the London-based brand highlights the beauty of this detail in a limited edition of the Curve mini bag. A flurry of silver crystals in multiple sizes embellish this black calfskin bag, which features a magnetic double-flap closure and a debossed signature on the adjustable leather strap.

Van Cleef & Arpels

Level 1, Jewel Court
714.545.9500

Sous les Etoiles (Under the Stars) is the name of the latest high-jewelry collection from Van Cleef & Arpels, designed to showcase the beauty of diamonds like stars in the night sky. This Rayons Blancs (White Rays) necklace encapsulates that idea as a brilliant diamond masterpiece set in 18-karat white gold. This necklace comes with a celebrity pedigree: Alicia Keys wore this stunning one-of-a-kind design at September’s Met Gala.

Chopard

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.432.0963

L’Heure du Diamant is the latest timepiece collection from Chopard and was conceptualized to showcase the marriage of diamonds and fine watchmaking. Chopard at South Coast Plaza is the only boutique in the U.S. to receive this exclusive style, which highlights 2.08 carats of pear-shaped rubies and 3.45 carats of pear-shaped white diamonds on an oval case measuring 36 millimeters. A mother-of-pearl dial is adorned with 12 diamond hour markers, while the bracelet – embossed with Chopard’s signature tree bark motif – and the case are crafted in 18-karat ethical white gold, in keeping with the house’s commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Montblanc

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.424.5270

For the Sherlock Holmes fan in your life, an exquisite pen from Montblanc: The limited-edition Sir Arthur Conan Doyle LE97 Fountain Pen is crafted in 18-karat white gold, with a skeletonized pattern to reveal layers of hand-applied lacquer beneath. The resulting motif evokes a London map. The famed author’s face adorns the solid-gold nib, while hidden behind the clip, the user will find a movable magnifying glass.

Hermès

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.437.1725

You can see the heritage of Hermès as a saddle maker in this clever magazine rack, among the exclusives from the legendary French brand’s 2021 gift collection. Part of the Équilibre d’Hermes collection of decorative objects, this conversation piece is crafted by hand from solid maple, natural wicker, brass hardware and fawn-hued calfskin.

Bvlgari

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.751.7833

For Serpenti fans, Bvlgari is offering a stunning exclusive this holiday season: This Serpenti Forever top-handle bag is available only in a limited edition of 10 pieces. This shimmering gold Galuchat bag is handcrafted in Florence, Italy, and requires hundreds of hours to complete, with details that include the hand-setting of the malachite eyes on the gold Serpenti closure. For a finishing touch, Bvlgari also designed a custom box to preserve the shape of the top handle.

Chanel Fine Jewelry

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.754.7295

A ceramic watch icon that is equally sporty and elegant, Chanel’s J12 recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and introduced a new self-winding mechanical movement, the Caliber 12.2. Limited to 555 pieces, the J12 Caliber 12.2 Edition features highly resistant white ceramic for its bracelet and case, which measures 33 millimeters and is accented with a steel fixed bezel embellished with baguette-cut sapphires and a crown set with one brilliant-cut diamond. 

Ermenegildo Zegna

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.444.1534

The softest cashmere and silk are blended to create Ermenegildo Zegna’s Knitted Night Robe in elegant tones of camel and charcoal. Luxurious to the senses, this roomy robe conveys understated but lush style while staying in on chilly nights; details include a shawl collar, ribbed wrist cuffs, and a self-tie belt.

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]]> 20 Must-Have Logo Gifts for the Holiday Season https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/11/20-must-have-logo-gifts-for-the-holiday-season/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:04:00 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=63394

20 MUST-HAVE LOGO GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

From Balenciaga bags to Jimmy Choo boots, branding is big for the fall/winter and beyond

 

Chanel

Rarely have designer logos looked more fearless and fun than in the latest collections. Lately, designers are playing with brand symbols in more mischievous and adventurous ways. From graffiti-inspired or graphic statements from Alexander McQueen and Valentino to the “hacks” created by Gucci’s Alessandro Michele and Balenciaga’s Demna Gvasalia, brands are embracing what they always advise their own clients: to have fun with fashion. 
Whether you’re looking for something playful and contemporary or classic with a more traditional vibe for gift-giving or self-gifting, view our roundup of the latest logo-inspired looks – one of the top fall 2021 fashion trends that’s continuing into spring 2022:

Valentino

Alexander McQueen

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
657.205.4477

In July Alexander McQueen debuted a collection that not only puts the name of its founder front and center, but also celebrates his bold, in-your-face spirit. The McQueen Graffiti collection showcases the name in a graffiti style across both ready to wear and accessories, including this Jeweled Satchel in black quilted nappa leather, with a four-ring embellishment that features another icon of the house: the skull.

Balenciaga

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.668.0557

Among the most talked-about collaborations of 2021 has been the simple fun that’s emerged from Alessandro Michele and Demna Gvasalia “hacking” of the other’s brand codes. Michele’s “hack lab” has produced sought-after pieces that honor everyone from Dapper Dan to The North Face, but he put that idea on steroids when he employed the codes of Balenciaga in Gucci’s “Aria” collection.

In response, Gvasalia created his own tongue-in-cheek response for Balenciaga’s upcoming spring collection (which arrives at South Coast Plaza in November). Instead of the double-Gs you might expect to see on these pieces, double-Bs are instead included on accessories in these coated-canvas designs with the red and green stripes any Gucci fan knows too well. Indeed, on Balenciaga’s Classic Pouch, you might find yourself doing a double-take – and for the two designers swapping their house’s signature, that’s part of the creative humor.

Moynat

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.708.1310

The Art Deco influence of Moynat’s monogram, designed by painter Henri Rapin in the 1920s, is celebrated in the Wheel BB, a mini-bag that takes its cue from a 1907 case originally conceived to hold a spare tire in a car trunk. The graphic M print, known as the Toile 1920 monogram, has been updated to create a 3D effect on this chic minaudiere in carbon and bronze hues, with small studs adorning the face of the bag. The decorative strap and metal clasp are inspired by the details of the brand’s vintage trunks.

Loewe

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.464.7420

The Anagram, a quadruple-L insignia introduced to Loewe collections by artist Vicente Vela in 1970, underwent an update in recent years, coinciding with the arrival of Creative Director Jonathan Anderson. For fall/winter, this elegant logo is emblazoned on the Small Hammock Bag. Like many Loewe pieces, this multifunctional bag in calfskin and canvas plays with notions of structure, with side panels that can be released to change the bag’s shape. The Spanish-made bag includes top handles, a removable strap and an outside zipper.

Chanel

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.754.7455

For the Chanel cruise collection, creative director Virginie Viard says she was inspired by Jean Cocteau’s 1960 film The Testament of Orpheus, which stars the writer, artist and filmmaker (who also counted Coco Chanel among his closest friends) as an 18th-century poet on a quest for wisdom. While the black-and-white film inspired Viard’s color palette for the collection, she also looked to Cocteau’s illustrations as the jumping-off point for a graphic print employed for ready-to-wear and handbags, featuring Chanel codes that include pearls, chains and, of course, the famed double Cs.

Christian Louboutin

Level 3, Penthouse
714.754.9200

The latest in Christian Louboutin’s hugely popular Cabata tote bag is also among the first to celebrate two of the designer’s logo treatments: his elegantly scripted last name and his equally stylish “CL,” both embellishing a monogram-like print on black calfskin leather. Other signatures on this chic carryall include the spikes that adorn the handles and the flat bottom in Louboutin’s iconic red hue, also emblazoned with his name.

 

Dolce & Gabbana

Level 2, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing
714.668.9142

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana maintain a deep well of inspirations for their collections, from florals and religious iconography to the beauty of an Italian woman. But for their latest jewelry designs, it’s all about the name. The pair has conceptualized a collection of Logo necklaces, all crafted in 18-karat gold and sometimes adorned with colorless sapphires or pearls. Fold in the trend of bold chains seen on recent runways, and “statement necklace” takes new meaning.

Jimmy Choo

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.327.0644

Jimmy Choo adopts a decidedly subtle approach with its JC monogram, seen in embossed black leather on the label’s Kix/Z 65 ankle boots. The allover repeat print is offset with a sharp pointed toe in black patent leather, all on a 65mm heel.

Bally

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.557.1914

Bally’s history can be traced back to 1851, when the house got its start as a Swiss shoemaker. The “Bally 1851” logo adorns many of its latest pieces, such as the Logo Stripe Scarf in navy virgin wool. The design also seems to pay tribute to the label’s heritage – particularly the family-run ribbon factory, hence that chicly simple detail above and below the logo (which also happens to be rendered in the colors of the Swiss flag).

Longchamp

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.436.1963

Longchamp’s LGP logo has been a huge hit since it debuted in 2019, and for fall, artistic director Sophie Delafontaine has further elevated this graphic, energetic treatment by pairing it with the woven jacquard LGP canvas in taupe and black with a detail of crocodile-embossed calfskin on the all-purpose Roseau top-handle bag. The bamboo clasp, another signature of the house, is rendered in metal.

Marni

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.380.3155

Creative director Francesco Risso has created one of the best look-at-me logos of the season with his bicolored take on the brand name for Milan-based house Marni. Among the pieces featuring this treatment is this men’s merino wool sweater for fall, crafted in Italy of 100-percent virgin wool and featuring a boxy fit.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.979.7654

The Gancini symbol ranks high among the signatures of Salvatore Ferragamo — roughly translated, Gancini means “small hook” and takes its cue from the iron gates of Palazzo Spini Ferroni in Florence, headquarters of the Italian label, as well as the hooks used for attaching a horse’s holsters to its bridle. Ferragamo is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Gancini symbol with a variety of designs, including the Gancini loafer for fall, crafted in a printed coated canvas in an allover Gancini print and accented with a Gancini ornament in an antique gold finish.

Tod’s

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.556.0239

For ultra-classic styling, Tod’s has emblazoned its traditional men’s PVC rain boot with a leather oval stamped with the Milan-based label’s logo. Available in unisex sizing, other details include the house’s rubber pebble accent on the heel and a lugged rubber outsole.

Valentino

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.751.3300

Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s mostly black and white collection for fall, dubbed “Act,” was the ideal palette to show off V-logo treatments. Some were interpreted as harlequin prints on coats and accessories, while a terrific cape evoked thoughts of graduated V shapes, creating a graphic treatment that only implied Valentino branding, yet in wholly dramatic fashion.

Versace

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.380.3237

The House of Versace has interpreted the Greek key motif in designs for more than 40 years, and for fall, Donatella Versace has created a geometric take featuring sharp angles and clean lines in a sophisticated color palette. Among the pieces in the La Greca collection is this belted flared jacket in red and black silk jacquard with a splash of bright blue, which can be paired with a matching dress or miniskirt.

More Logo Looks

Furla

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.617.9629

In 2019 Furla introduced its “Arch” logo, so named because its inspiration comes from the arch at the entrance of Fondazione Furla in Bologna, Italy. The brand was founded in 1927, and that decade’s Art Deco influences can be felt in the logo design, which is used in an allover print on Furla’s new collection of “Opportunity” bags, including this shopping-bag style in blue denim jacquard.

Coach

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.979.1771

Stuart Vevers has done a masterful job at Coach since taking the reins as creative director in 2013, balancing edgy, youthful collaborations with a sincere respect for the more traditional silhouettes and signatures that over the years have spawned such a dedicated fanbase. The Rogue 25 top-handle bag from the Coach Forever Collection is a perfect example, blending a two-tone glove-tanned leather and suede treatment with the label’s signature double-C textile jacquard.

Maje

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.557.2842

Founder Judith Milgrom named Maje using the initials of the first names of her loved ones, while her M for Maje logo is a creative take that puts the M monogram on center stage in a graphic treatment. That’s especially true of this mid-length dress with an allover logo print, featuring a wrapped V-neckline, asymmetric scarf-style skirt and smocked waist.

Tory Burch

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.689.0450

Bucket bags are trending, and Tory Burch’s take on the classic highlights the designer’s T monogram, a pattern inspired by traditional Pennsylvania Dutch quilting. The woven jacquard is paired with hazelnut-hued leather and brass-finish hardware, while a removable strap allows the bag to be worn crossbody style.

Ganni

Level 1, Bloomingdale’s Wing
949.612.9300

The Copenhagen-based Ganni is only 21 years old, but you’d never know it from the 20th-century references and the frenzy among clients for new pieces. That includes this Checkerboard Knit Logo Vest for fall, crafted in cotton rope knit and finished with a woven graphic Ganni logo and a trio of faux-leather buttons on one shoulder. Followers of cult brand Ganni, can announce their fandom in unabashed fashion.

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]]> In Her Own Words: Monique Lhuillier https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/10/in-her-own-words-monique-lhuillier/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:23:57 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=62179

IN HER OWN WORDS: MONIQUE LHUILLIER

The designer marks 25 years with her Spring ’22 Bridal Collection

 

A mong Monique Lhuillier’s bridal collections in recent history, Spring ’22 is personally significant, marking 25 years since she designed the first bridal gown that launched what would become a successful career and business. This collection, “reflects my current state of mind — full of optimism, joy and gratitude, embracing the opening up of the world,” Lhuillier says. 

Here, Monique Lhuillier share highlights from her Spring’22 Bridal Collection:

“

Life is so precious, it should be celebrated to the fullest! This sentiment brings me back to why I got into Bridal – the hope, promise, love and traditions that life is all about.

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MONIQUE LHUILLIER

SPRING ’22 BRIDAL COLLECTION

  • “Buttercup, a vibrant, yellow open weave silk gazar with cascading flowers.”

  • “Dahlia, a new botanical print with all my favorite florals — Queen Anne’s Lace and pink Dahlias.”

 

  • “Rose, an ombre satin with hand tufted bustles and hand rolled rosettes.”

 

  • “Poetic sleeves, detachable for versatility, three dimensional embroideries and flowers, all signatures reworked to celebrate our 25th year in the bridal business.”

The Spring ’22 collection is available to view at the Monique Lhuillier bridal salon at South Coast Plaza. More details.

Monique Lhuillier

LEVEL 1, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.241.4432

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]]> Seven Bold Blues for the Fall https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/10/seven-bold-blues-for-the-fall/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:04:44 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=62058

SEVEN BOLD BLUES FOR THE FALL

Highlights of Fall’s Must-Have Color

Johannes Vermeer understood the power of a singular stroke of blue in clothing. In his famous oil painting The Girl with the Pearl Earring, he used ultramarine, derived from grinding lapis lazuli into powder, for the subject’s striking turban, effectively drawing an observer’s attention. 

Thomas Gainsborough may have inadvertently made a case for dressing (almost) head to toe in icy blue in his masterpiece, The Blue Boy.

The same could be said for the riveting effect of blue in South Coast Plaza’s fall luxury ready-to-wear and handbag collections. From cerulean and azure to teal and of-the-moment YInMn Blue, the electric appeal of this cool hue is irresistible.

Stella McCartney

7 BLUES FOR FALL 2021

  • 1 A single-breasted corduroy coat from Prada features a diagonal pattern inspired by upholstery fabrics of the 1960s, but made modern in traffic-stopping azure.

  • 2 The sky-blue Diana medium tote by Gucci bears signature bamboo handles and Double G hardware and is updated with neon leather accents, Alessandro Michele’s playful homage to the functional bands that once came with the original bag to maintain the shape of the handles.

  • 3 The Courrèges Réédition vinyl jacket in lapis lazuli at The Webster was inspired by the house’s emblematic 1971 style.

  • 4 Salvatore Ferragamo has an unforgettable name for the color of its nappa leather jacket and shorts with matching pumps: Footballer Blue.

  • 5 Stella McCartney goes for three shades of blue: aqua with wine for the Maisie dress, teal for the Frayme clutch and “blue lagoon” for the Groove boots.

  • 6 A single pop of azure on one shoulder brightens an abtract-patterned Intarsia turtleneck wool sweater from Loewe.

  • 7 A bright turquoise stripe across the shoulders of a mixed jacquard sweater from Dolce&Gabbana.

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]]> In His Own Words: Supermodel Alton Mason on Style https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/10/in-his-own-words-supermodel-alton-mason-on-style-2/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:26:57 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=62035

IN HIS OWN WORDS:

SUPERMODEL ALTON MASON ON STYLE

 

If you don’t recognize his name yet, you might very soon.  Alton Mason, dubbed by GQ as the hottest male model in the world and a supernova in the fashion universe, is the star of South Coast Plaza’s new fall men’s lookbook. No stranger to the European and American runways and campaigns of fashion powerhouses, Mason, a dancer/ singer/ songwriter/ filmmaker, brings his own brand of grace and dynamic movement to the latest looks from South Coast Plaza’s major luxury menswear boutiques, including Thom Browne, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Dior Men, Fendi, Versace, Berluti, Dolce&Gabbana, Zegna, Canali and Boss.

Modeling may take up most of his days at the moment but he’s heading for the biggest pop culture spotlight of them all – Hollywood. Earlier this year, director Baz Luhrmann cast Mason to play Little Richard in an “Elvis” biopic. Before preparing to inhabit his first big film role, the Los Angeles-based multi-hyphenate shared musings on style with us:

Thom Browne (Cover Image: Versace)

 

ALTON MASON ON HIS PERSONAL STYLE

  • Dolce&Gabbana

    “I really like to dress the way I feel and I can be different from Monday to Tuesday to Wednesday, Thursday”

  • Dior Men

    “My personal style is reflective of how I feel on the inside.”

  • Dior Men

    “Clothes that are comfortable, clothes that are fly silhouettes, clothes that represent past, present and future. That’s what I look for.”

  • Balenciaga

    “The way clothes fit definitely influences my mood, my energy.”

  • Fendi

    “Something really flowy, sometimes I feel flowy and loose and easy.”

 

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