ccu – South Coast Plaza https://www.southcoastplaza.com Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:54:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 Fall Fashion Trends 2022 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2022/08/fall-fashion-trends-2022/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:08:08 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=80677

FALL FASHION TRENDS 2022

BY MICHELLE DALTON TYREE

Designers Doubled Down on Joy, Vibrant Hues and Sweeping Hems

 

Saint Laurent Fall 2022 Fashion Show

After a spring and summer season punctuated by miniskirts, minidresses and mini bags, Fall style has made a dramatic about-face with designers taking a decidedly more fabric-forward approach to dressing. Jackets and blazers are supersized, plush robe coats channel serious cocoon vibes and, most notably, dress and skirt hemlines have plunged and puddled straight down to the floor. 

But make no mistake: Fall’s dramatically dropped hemlines do not portend a somber fashion season. To the contrary, the mood on the runways was hopeful and bright — in fact, even fluorescent — one of fall’s hottest trends. There was a serious embrace of femininity with sensuous dresses and skirts sweeping across the floor at Saint Laurent, Dior and more. Blazers bulked up, yet tailoring remained sharp as we saw on the runways at Louis Vuitton, Valentino and Balenciaga. And designers showed fresh —  occasionally cheeky — takes on classics, from fabulously feline leopard prints to luxe tuxedo dressing and elevated equestrian looks. So, we’ve rounded up some of our own favorite pieces this season — and decided that when it comes to floor-grazing hems: We’re absolutely here for it!

Dior Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear Show

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA

THE FALL FASHION EDIT

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TO THE MAX

Fall for the drama this season with stunning floor-sweeping dresses and skirts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louis Vuitton Rugby Shirt and Chiffon Dress

Fall’s new style edict: Play with proportions.
714.662.6907

 

 

Saint Laurent Tulle Dress and Coat

Monochromatic and dramatic. Pair a floor-grazing tulle skirt with a luxe wool overcoat in fall’s de rigueur hue of rich chocolate.
714.429.0101

 

 

 

 

CH Carolina Herrera Maxi Dresses in Fuchsia and Red

Bold, bright and beautifully elegant maxi dresses make a grand entrance at any event.
714.662.0572

HIGHLIGHTER HUES

Out of the office drawer, onto the runway and into your closet!

Valentino Hot Pink Suiting

Bold, bright and designed to make a powerful entrance.
714.751.3300

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander McQueen Clutch

This is just the kind of piece that will inspire you to build an entire outfit around!
657.205.4477

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maje Bright Green Knit Dress

A body-skimming knit in one of fall’s hottest hues.
714.557.2842

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zara Neon High Heels

These ankle-strap pumps are the perfect punctuation to everything from an LBD to a pair of jeans.
646.923.9635

LUXE TUX

Elevated to the height of chic by Yves Saint Laurent when he debuted his classic “Le Smoking” tux for women in the ‘60s, this feminine suiting is having a major moment this fall.

 

 

 

 

Saint Laurent Tuxedo Dress

Bold, bright and designed. We love this fresh, feminine take on a tuxedo dress, from the fashion house that made “tuxedo dressing” an art.
714.751.3300

 

 

 

 

Giorgio Armani Velvet Tuxedo Jacket

A classic wardrobe must for fall and holiday for years to come.
714.546.9377

A|X Armani Exchange Men’s Jacket with Tuxedo Lapels

An effortless low-key way to wear this timeless look.
714.556.8842

HORSING AROUND

Designers harkened to equestrian influences with, dare we say it, unbridled delight in everything from single-breasted jackets, to riding coats and boots, hats and horse bit detailing.

 

 

 

 

Hermès Equestrian Leather Jacket

In the countryside or out in the city, this leather riding jacket sports just the right fashion pedigree.
714.437.1725

Giorgio Armani Velvet Riding Cap

The riding cap comes out of the stables and onto the street this fall.
714.546.9377

 

 

 

 

Gucci Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag

Classic equestrian details are the cornerstone of the Gucci Horsebit 1955 collection.
714.557.9600

HELLO MOTO

Biker Chic is revved up this fall in longer lengths, luxe leathers, looser styles and edgy details.

 

 

 

 

Intermix Nour Hammour Moto Jacket

All the fabulous moto detailing — from bold zippers and belt — in an of-the-moment longer length that’s perfect to wear with this season’s maxi skirts and dresses.
714.754.7895

Chloé Moto Jacket

A touch deconstructed. A touch oversize. And a lot of fabulous.
714.481.0308

Saint Laurent Moto Coat

Elegance meets edgy in this new covetable classic.
714.429.0101

LUXE LEOPARD

Fall’s leopard did, in fact, change its spots, yet still managed to remain a perennial style classic no matter what iteration designers chose.

 

 

 

 

Anthropologie Sweater with Leopard Applique

Our new favorite way to wear leopard — an actual leopard in applique form.
714.540.9001

Burberry Leopard-Print Platforms

A sleek way to bring in a bold, leopard accent.
714.556.8110

 

 

 

 

Hermès Leopard Sweater

This showstopper combines two of our favorite fall trends into one: Leopard and a look-at-me highlighter hue!
714.437.1725

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stella McCartney Leopard Dress

Get playful with a flirty, thoroughly modern leopard print in a mélange of pink and orange hues.
657.273.5727

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]]> Q&A with Chefs Ross Pangilinan and Nick Weber on Populaire https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2022/07/qa-with-chefs-ross-pangilinan-and-nick-weber-on-populaire/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:35:06 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=79812

Q&A WITH CHEFS ROSS PANGILINAN AND NICK WEBER ON POPULAIRE

The latest addition to South Coast Plaza’s dining collection

Michelin-lauded chef Ross Pangilinan has followed the success of his first South Coast Plaza restaurant, Terrace by Mix Mix, with Populaire Modern Bistro, a collaboration with longtime pal, chef Nick Weber. 

Parisian bistro dishes are interpreted by Weber with Californian ingredients in a creative, quirky menu. Located on level 2 of the Saks Fifth Avenue wing, the space is divided into three sections with indoor and outdoor patio seating and a petit dining room accented in French blue with marble-topped tables and bistro chairs.

We recently caught up with the two chefs and chatted about their new venture.

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Q&A WITH
CHEFS ROSS PANGILINAN & NICK WEBER

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Tell us about how you met and your friendship before you decided to partner.

CHEF ROSS: We met while working with Patina Restaurant Group, at Pinot Provence at the Westin South Coast Plaza. Nick was the chef de cuisine and I was the sous chef. We had a great rapport and he took me under his wing. We went to work at other restaurants but continued to stay in touch and hang out. Now, every year we vacation together with our families.  

Chefs Ross Pangilinan and Nick Weber
Photo Credit: John Pangilinan

Fromage Blanc Gnudi

What are your culinary impressions of one another? 

CHEF NICK: Ross has always had that quiet laser focus, puts his head down and gets the work done. He’s a work horse and that’s evident in what he’s accomplished the last few years with his restaurants. 

CHEF ROSS: Nick is incredibly talented and his food is beautiful and thoughtful. His intensity and passion inspire me. He’s always been able to foster a great team environment and camaraderie.  

How did the Populaire concept originate? 

CHEF ROSS: I’ve had the privilege to cater events for the Segerstrom family and I learned that there could be another opportunity—in addition to Terrace by Mix Mix– if the right concept came along. I knew I couldn’t do it by myself and wanted to propose something special. Since we had that culinary history together, Nick and I had always hoped to open a restaurant. So, when the opportunity presented itself at South Coast Plaza, we had to seize it. 

Kombu Cured Fluke

Ratatouille

Fried Chicken & Royal Ossetra Caviar

Tell us about the restaurant name, Populaire. 

CHEF NICK: I have a running list of restaurant names and concepts in my phone. When Ross asked me If I had any names, Populaire was the first one that came out of my mouth and everybody loved it.

How does Populaire reflect your preferences and style?

CHEF ROSS: I trust Nick and Populaire is his vision and his menu through and through.  We both come from fine dining, so there’s that influence but you see Nick’s sense of humor in the menu, with dishes like the Duck Confit Spliff, Royale with Cheese and Send Gnudis. We’re trying not to take ourselves too seriously and wanted to have a little fun. 

You have such great produce–do you select from the local farmers market?

CHEF NICK:  I just talk to my rep and ask what’s good at the moment from the local farms. I also have a photo folder in my phone from every week of the year at Santa Monica Farmers Market, so I refer to that a lot.

Duck Breast

Escargot Ebelskiver

Tell us about some of your favorite dishes on the menu and the backstories on them.  

CHEF NICK: I wanted to keep the menu simple on technique and heavy on seasonal ingredients. The proteins will most likely remain and the garnishes will change with the season. The escargot ebelskiver is an idea I’ve had in my head for a long time but I could never find the right pan, until I went to the Japanese market and picked up a Takoyaki pan. The dish came together pretty quickly after that, the Koji buttermilk emulsion with garlic was a great way to bring the classic flavor but make it much lighter.

For the duck confit spliff, I needed a fun way to use the duck legs. For the duck entrée, we use the whole duck and cook the breast on the bone, which we marinate in a homemade Amazake. We air dry it for four-five days and the flavor is amazing.

The Royale with Cheese is gaining quite a following, and we’ve heard commentary about the menu illustration.

CHEF NICK: Most people get the burger reference from the Pulp Fiction scene. Our managing partner Alyssa McDiarmid’s niece, Emma, did the sketch. I gave her a copy of the menu and asked her to get creative; she absolutely killed it.

Royale with Cheese

Seems to be a little Elvis in the building–commemorative plates and such—please share.

CHEF NICK: My aunts and grandma are big Elvis fans, so I was always around it growing up. I love the old Sun Records tracks. The collector plates and whiskey bottles I’ve accumulated through the years from family and antique stores..

You offer eclectic wines with some unknown gems. How has the list been curated? 

ALYSSA MCDIARMID (MANAGING PARTNER): When the boys asked me to design the wine list, I already knew what I was looking for, but thought about each dish as Nick was creating the menu–his food is so balanced and nuanced and the list had to be the same. Something for everyone, but also tailored to the food. Nick is passionate about natural wines so we included a few. Everything else falls into some of my favorite discoveries which I love sharing.  

Duck Confit Spliff

Photo Credit: Ron De Angelis

POULAIRE MODERN BISTRO

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVE WING
714.760.4555

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]]> Tableau Kitchen and Bar https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2022/02/tableau-kitchen-and-bar/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:07:56 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=70248

TABLEAU KITCHEN AND BAR

Q&A with Chef John Park and Restaurateur Ed Lee

 

The newly opened Tableau Kitchen and Bar is on its way to becoming a local favorite.  A collaboration between Chef John Park and restaurateur Ed Lee, this casual eatery in the Crate and Barrel wing is all about New American cuisine with global influences and unique twists.

For Lee, previously known for co-founding the popular Wahoo’s Fish Taco with his brothers, this eatery is the latest addition to his successful independent restaurant ventures.

Meanwhile, Park brings to Tableau a resume full of diverse experiences under the tutelage of major chefs, including stints in Los Angeles at the Michelin-starred Providence, XIV by Michael Mina, Lukshon, Father’s Office, Koi, and Water Grill.

Park’s strong pastry background shines at breakfast, with dishes ranging from mushroom toast to an Asian-inspired take on chicken and waffles. Lunch savory offerings include delicious sandwiches made with crunchy artisan toast and unusual fillings like roasted eggplant or fried burrata.  For dinner, green curry mussels and uni pasta are foodie favorites. Some diners like to pick up the freshly baked pastries or cookies on the way out to enjoy at home.

South Coast Plaza recently chatted with Lee and Park about their latest venture. Here are excerpts from that conversation.

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Q&A WITH ED LEE AND JOHN PARK

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA: After your success with Toast Kitchen + Bakery, why did you and John decide to open a restaurant at South Coast Plaza?

ED LEE: John and I initially met while he was working a pop-up shop selling pies at a restaurant that I was helping out at. One day, while at the Wahoo’s at South Coast Plaza, I noticed an empty space available to rent. Every day I would walk by the vacant space and sensed that we could utilize it.  Since Toast’s main focus has always been breakfast and brunch, I knew John wanted to showcase his culinary skills surrounding other food, and that this would be the perfect location.

John Park and Ed Lee

SCP: How would you describe food and approach at Tableau?

LEE: You can always tell when John has touched something because it will have his own unique flair. He uses flavors that oftentimes, you aren’t quite able to put your finger on. His ability to put unexpected twists on classic dishes is unparalleled. For example – our jasmine tea French toast – who does that? His approach is unlike any other.

Photo: JT Harsadi

SCP: John, when people talk about your culinary talents, they always mention your mastery of savory and sweet.  How did that develop? 

JOHN PARK: The focus of my career has always been sweets and pastry but I took time to pay attention to the savory cooks. I have been fortunate to have worked at some great establishments and under the tutelage of talented chefs. I took advantage of that and learned so much.

SCP: What’s your attraction to brekkie dishes?

PARK: Breakfast is easier to incorporate my pastry background since some dishes are sweeter, like French toast and pancakes.  I use my baking background for the house-made everything spice bagel for the citrus-cured salmon.

SCP: What’s a personal favorite?

PARK: My favorite breakfast dish now is our play on chicken and waffles. We make classic Korean fried chicken wings glazed with sweet garlic soy and instead of a traditional waffle we serve two taiyakis filled with kecap manis pastry cream. Kecap manis is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce that when mixed with custard creates an amazing salted butterscotch-maple flavor. 

LEE: My favorite dish is the curry mussels — it’s mind blowing and unlike anything I have ever tasted. Another favorite is the avocado mousse. The dessert brings me back to drinking avocado smoothies during my childhood in Brazil. If you grew up anywhere such as South Asia or South America and you taste this mousse, you will be immediately brought back in time.

SCP: How about a favorite among the many seafood dishes?

PARK: On the dinner menu, I love our salmon dish with misugaru gnocchi, lima bean pesto and fish sauce vinaigrette. Misugaru (a powder made from roasted grains popular in Korea) lends a nuttiness; the fish sauce vinaigrette brightens it up.

Our most popular seafood dish, however, has been the green curry mussels with sweet potato, fresh herbs, serrano chiles and an outstanding poblano chorizo that we source from The Chori-Man in San Pedro.

SCP: Please tell us about the plan for the upcoming community table. 

LEE: The idea behind the community table came about when John asked, “What else can we do to help our community?” The community table gives us the opportunity to fundraise once a month while simultaneously showcasing the remarkable talents of John and the kitchen team at Tableau.

John’s dream is to end world hunger and homelessness. The community table allows us to work to this goal one small step at a time. It also helps build connections with the community members that we are helping, and to perhaps one day, provide them a job at the restaurant.

SCP: We understand it’s important for you to support the underserved in the community.  At Tableau, which organizations are you assisting?

PARK: Our first non-profit partner at Tableau is Vocational Visions, based in Mission Viejo, whose mission is to create pathways to employment, life-long learning and social inclusion for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

SCP: About the restaurant’s name – what’s the thinking behind it?

PARK: Tableau comes from the old French for “picture or painted target.” We usually use tableau to describe a vivid lively scene like a happy gathering around the table. The significance for me is that gathering and connection.

At Tableau there’s a great photo of my four kids at a table, celebrating a birthday. Guests have commented how happy they look. My hope is that our guests can experience that same joy whenever they dine with us.

MATCH STONEWARE

ONLY AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

Hot drinks at Tableau are served in beautiful handmade ceramic cups from Match Stoneware. “We’re excited to be the first restaurant in Orange County to showcase Match’s ceramics,” Park said. “What I love about their pieces is that it looks like a lot of time, effort and thought went into them. We hope that guests have the same reaction to our food.”

TABLEAU KITCHEN & BAR

LEVEL 1, CRATE AND BARREL WING
714.872.8054

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]]> Knife Pleat Named Among the 101 Best Restaurants in LA https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/12/knife-pleat-named-among-the-101-best-restaurants-in-la/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:47:11 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=66698

KNIFE PLEAT NAMED AMONG THE 101 BEST RESTAURANTS IN LA

The restaurant debuts in the Los Angeles Times’ Annual List

 
 
 

Less than three months after earning its first Michelin Star, Knife Pleat has received another significant accolade. We’re thrilled that our elegant French restaurant in the Penthouse has been named one of the Los Angeles Times’ “101 Best Restaurants in LA” this year.

“An opulent outfit appropriately housed in the haute couture wing of Costa Mesa’s South Coast Plaza, Knife Pleat continues where chef Tony Esnault and his wife, Yassmin Sarmadi, left off with their now-closed French restaurant Spring in downtown Los Angeles,” wrote Times critic Bill Addison. “Esnault was previously the chef at Patina, and he spent years cooking with Alain Ducasse. Which is to say: He performs a rigorous, meticulous form of fine dining that’s nearly extinct in America. Regard his escargot, with its perfectly diced tomato concassé and refined swirls of persillade, and taste its detailed interplays of garlic and herbs and acid, and you’ll understand why this approach to cuisine had a heyday.”

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS:
714.266.3388

Esnault’s sublime tasting and special menu dinners, which have developed a following, showcase his versatility and virtuosity, whether he’s juxtaposing California’s seasonal produce against decadent ingredients such as white truffle, or exploring a theme such as seafood, or paying homage to the cuisine of a culture. Addison, for example, singled out “an unforgettable dinner at Knife Pleat celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year.”

“The kuku sabzi (its closest Western equivalent is a frittata, but it’s in a category of egg dishes all its own) was dense with herbs but nearly as light as mousse,” he wrote. “It preceded braised lamb shank over pilaf sweetened with dates and raisins. Sarmadi’s mother oversaw the meal, as she did when the couple hosted the feast at Spring. I can’t help hoping, though, that the glories of Iranian cuisine might occasionally carry over to the regular menu as well? A guy can dream.”

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He performs a rigorous, meticulous form of fine dining that’s nearly extinct in America. Regard his escargot, with its perfectly diced tomato concassé and refined swirls of persillade, and taste its detailed interplays of garlic and herbs and acid, and you’ll understand why this approach to cuisine had a heyday.

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BILL ADDISON, LOS ANGELES TIMES

Chef Tony Esnault

Knife Pleat is the only French restaurant in all of Orange County to be included in the prestigious Los Angeles Times selection. “We are honored to have Knife Pleat featured on the list, which was started by our dear friend Jonathan Gold,” Esnault and Sarmadi said. “A special thank you to Bill Addison for the kind words and Maria Tauger for the photography.”

Knife Pleat

LEVEL3, THE PENTHOUSE
714.266.3388

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]]> Actor and Martial Artist Noah Fleder’s Favorite Things for the Holidays https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/12/actor-and-martial-artist-noah-fleders-favorite-things-for-the-holidays/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:27:21 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=66420

ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST NOAH FLEDER’S FAVORITE THINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SHOP THE LOOK at Omega, Sandro and Canada Goose

 

Actor and martial artist Noah Fleder visited South Coast Plaza to share some of his favorite fall/winter looks at three of our boutiques, just in time for holiday shopping. Here, the highlights:

OMEGA: The 42mm Seamaster Diver is identical to 007’s watch in No Time To Die and features a sleek Grade 2 Titanium mesh bracelet.

SANDRO: The Chester jacket over a bright wool turtleneck top and slim wool pants.

CANADA GOOSE: The Angel Chen white Arxan bomber jacket and the gray Journey boot with a chunky white sole.

More on the looks below:

MODEL: Noah Fleder
VIDEOGRAPHY/PHOTOGRAPHY: Osu Films

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SHOP THE LOOK
AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA WITH NOAH FLEDER

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OMEGA

THE SEAMASTER DIVER 300M 007 EDITION
AQUA TERRA 150MCO‑AXIAL CHRONOMETER GMT 43 MM

SHOP THE LOOK AT OMEGA AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA OR CALL TO RESERVE YOUR FAVORITES

LEVEL 2, CAROUSEL COURT
714.850.0558

SANDRO

ROLL NECK WOOL SWEATER IN BLEU
PANT IN BERKELEY GREY
CHESTER LEATHER JACKET
LEATHER JACKET WITH QUILTED TRIMS
COOL WOOL PANTS

SHOP THE LOOK AT SANDRO AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA OR CALL TO RESERVE YOUR FAVORITES

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.850.0558

CANADA GOOSE

ANGEL CHEN
ARXAN BOMBER JACKET IN WHITE
JOURNEY BOOT IN MID GREY / WHITE

SHOP THE LOOK AT CANADA GOOSE AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA OR CALL TO RESERVE YOUR FAVORITES

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
312.767.0544

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]]> More Than 50 Fabulous Gifts for Her https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/12/more-than-50-fabulous-gifts-for-her/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:34:54 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=66167

MORE THAN 50 FABULOUS GIFTS FOR HER

Check a wish or two off the list with our gift edit for her

 

SOUTH COAST PLAZA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES

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Whether she’s the “I don’t care what you get me” type or the “page 37, item C, size small in rose gold,” kind, fewer things are more special than a gift thoughtfully tailored to her individuality.

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HANDBAGS ARE HER OBSESSION

She doesn’t just carry bags, she covets them. Add Chloe’s boho Edith bag, a flashy update of a classic Chanel, or something in between to add to her trove.

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LOEWE

Herbarium elephant basket bag

LEVEL 1, NORDSTROM WING
714.464.7420

VALENTINO

Stud sign shoulder bag with floral embroidery

LEVEL 2, NORDSTROM WING
714.751.3300

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GIVENCHY

Cut out bag with chain

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.545.2185

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THOM BROWNE

Hector belt purse

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.410.8485

CHANEL

Small flap bag

LEVEL 1, NORDSTROM WING
714.754.7455

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DOLCE&GABBANA

Sicily belt bag

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.668.9142

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MOYNAT

Flori PM crossbody bag

LEVEL 1, NORDSTROM WING
714.708.1310

CHLOÉ

Edith day bag

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.481.0308

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SAINT LAURENT

North/South Kaia satchel

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.429.0101

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LONGCHAMP

Roseau top handle bag

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.436.1963

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Berlinguinio clutch bag

LEVEL 3, THE PENTHOUSE
714.754.9200

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LANVIN

Rosenquist Swan bucket bag, featuring work of pop artist James Rosenquist

LEVEL 2, NORDSTROM WING
714.706.3240

 

READY, GIFT SET, GO!

Why settle for one gift, when she can have a gift set? Whether it’s Diptyque candles or Jo Malone perfume, she can have it all this season.

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LIULI CRYSTAL ART

Limited edition sake cup set

LEVEL 2, DIN TAI FUNG WING
714.436.8888

DIPTYQUE

Limited edition carousel and candle set

LEVEL 1, JEWEL COURT
714.850.9995

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MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS

Night In set

SOUTH COAST PLAZA VILLAGE
714.389.9300

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JO MALONE LONDON

HOUSE OF JO MALONE collection

LEVEL 2, NORDSTROM WING
714.545.4632

TIFFANY & CO.

Tiffany Blue® crystal tree ornaments

LEVEL 1, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.540.5330

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THE WEBSTER

WESTMAN ATELIER eye shadow trio

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.754.1366

 

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SUGARFINA

Holiday mini candy trunk

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.472.9529

FRESH

Face masks gift set

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.549.7086

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SEPHORA

Beauty must-haves set

LEVEL 1, BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
714.429.9130
LEVEL 2, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.435.1001

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NECTAR BATH TREATS

Bath bomb set

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.435.2000

ANTHROPOLOGIE

LOLLIA hand cream set

LEVEL 1, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.540.9001

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AVEDA

FEED MY LIPS™ shimmer topper duo

LEVEL 1, BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
714.540.2423

 

BEING GLAM IS HER JAM

She’s on a first-name basis with the paparazzi and she wakes up ready to shine. The more bejeweled the gift, the better, like Versace’s studded Medusa travel cup or sky-high satin slingbacks from Roger Vivier.

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Z GALLERIE

Perfume table clock

LEVEL 1, MACY’S HOME STORE WING
714.850.1081

ROGER VIVIER

VIVIER CHOC satin slingbacks

LEVEL 1, NORDSTROM WING
714.435.0015

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HARRY WINSTON

Rubies and diamonds pendant and earrings

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.371.1910

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VALENTINO

Garavani VLOGO clutch

LEVEL 2, NORDSTROM WING
714.751.3300

MIKIMOTO

High Jewelry

LEVEL 1, NORDSTROM WING
714.424.5440

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VERSACE

Medusa stud travel cup

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.380.3237

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SAINT LAURENT

Clover choker

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.429.0101

VERSACE

Metal mesh-effect minidress

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.380.3237

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ZIMMERMANN

POSTCARD fringed minidress

LEVEL 1, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
949.274.7514

 

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JIMMY CHOO

SAEDA stiletto heels

LEVEL 1, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.327.0644

MIU MIU

Mary Jane with crystal heel

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.617.6927

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MICHAEL KORS

Camille pavé watch

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.557.5600

 

HAVE TICKET SHE’LL TRAVEL

Her favorite destination is “next.” Keep her travel essentials luxe with a Moncler travel poncho for the chilly plane cabin and Tod’s loafers for sightseeing.

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POTTERY BARN

Foil debossed Quinn leather travel box

LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2,
CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.966.2482

TORY BURCH

Ella ribbon water bottle holder

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.689.0450

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MONTBLANC

Montblanc x Maison Kitsuné leather tote

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.424.5270

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TOD’S

Leather loafer

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.556.0239

MONCLER

Wool jacquard poncho

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.559.7331

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MULBERRY

Padlock luggage tag

LEVEL 1, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
949.508.2166

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ALLSAINTS

Ash wool blanket scarf

LEVEL 1, BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
714.955.4448

CELINE

Folco Cuir Triomphe bag

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.957.1255

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FRETTE

Dark azur cashmere & suede throw

LEVEL 2, NORDSTROM WING
714.556.7080

 

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SAINT LAURENT

Saint Laurent baseball cap

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.429.0101

SANDRO

Tweed purse

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.557.2820

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VERSACE

Greca logo watch

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.380.3237

 

SHE’S ALWAYS A CONSUMMATE HOSTESS

Home is where her heart is. Indulge her passion for entertaining with ultimate gifts such as a playful serving platter from Hermès.

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LÄDERACH CHOCOLATIER SUISSE

FrischSchoggi™ chocolate

LEVEL 2, BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
949.594.2280

WILLIAMS SONOMA

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas appetizer plates

LEVEL 1, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.540.1397

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ANTHROPOLOGIE

Foliage glass candle

LEVEL 1, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.540.9001

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KATE SPADE NEW YORK

Doodle Away wine glass

LEVEL 2, BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
714.662.3956

HERMÈS

Hippomobile porcelain cake platter

LEVEL 1, NORDSTROM WING
714.437.1725

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BACCARAT

Mille nuits pastry stand

LEVEL 3, THE PENTHOUSE
714.435.9600

 

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CAMILLA

Hand-illustrated If These Walls Could Talk placemats

LEVEL 1, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
949.468.2904

 

SWAROVSKI

Limited edition 2021 Ornament

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.662.2223

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SEE’S CANDIES

Centennial Christmas Tin

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.850.1529
LEVEL 1, MACY’S HOME STORE WING
714.557.5948

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]]> Hope Shines at the Candlelight Concert https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/12/hope-shines-at-the-candlelight-concert/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:12:50 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=65977

HOPE SHINES AT THE CANDLELIGHT CONCERT

Andrea Bocelli delivers a memorable performance at the fundraising gala

The spotlight shone brilliantly, a welcome sight to the hundreds who sat in the audience as the world-famous Andrea Bocelli took to Segerstrom Hall stage for the Candlelight Concert on Nov. 30. It was a special evening that brought together again numerous philanthropic individuals, families and companies – including South Coast Plaza – to raise funds for Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Led by honorary chair Elizabeth Segerstrom, co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, and co-chairs Carol Perry and Britt Meyer, the event provided critical funds to benefit the center’s artistic programming and education initiatives as well as new endeavors such as ballet commissions, productions, and world premieres.

Britt Meyer, Elizabeth Segerstrom and Carol Perry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

”This year’s 47th Candlelight concert marks the beginning of a new, exciting chapter for us all here at Segerstrom Center for the Arts,” Segerstrom said. “We’ve all grown exponentially in this past year, inspiring us to set the bar even higher for all that’s to come! Segerstrom Center for the Arts has always strived to bring the best of the best, both nationally and internationally, to our audiences here in Southern California – but now ‘coming together’ has an all-new meaning, and in such, we are working to ensure the year ahead marks a time for wonderful innovation and revolution in our programming.”

The gala began with a 13-song performance by Bocelli that included memorable duets with singer Pia Toscano and opera sensation Maria Aleida. The sweetest duet, no doubt, was a rendition of “Hallulejah” with Bocelli’s nine-year old daughter, Virginia Bocelli, during which Bocelli provided accompaniment with an acoustic guitar. He later gifted the instrument to the center to auction off.

Following the performance was the dramatic unveiling of the opulent dining hall, the immersive design of which was inspired by an Italian palazzo, surrounded on three sides by arched windows that simulated the effect of looking out at a verdant landscape. Chef Ross Pangilinan of South Coast Plaza’s Terrace by Mix Mix created a menu with a nod to Italy, while Chef Tony Esnault and Pastry Chef Germain Biotteau of Knife Pleat, also at South Coast Plaza, presented the holiday season-inspired dessert.

Candlelight remains the performing arts center’s top philanthropic event. Its return to Segerstrom Hall was especially poignant, symbolizing resilience and optimism in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts has always strived to bring the best of the best, both nationally and internationally, to our audiences here in Southern California – but now ‘coming together’ has an all-new meaning, and in such, we are working to ensure the year ahead marks a time for wonderful innovation and revolution in our programming.

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ELIZABETH SEGERSTROM

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]]> 42 Great Gifts for Men https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/12/ccu-52-great-gifts-for-men/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:00:25 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=65767

42 GREAT GIFTS FOR MEN

Our gift edit for every guy on your list

 

SOUTH COAST PLAZA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES

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Our gift edit has something for every kind of guy, whether his spirit animal is Daniel Craig’s James Bond, Rafael Nadal or Alexis Ohanian. (Spoiler: Not a sock anywhere.)

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HE’S THE BOSS

Your type-A man always takes care of business. Elevate his everyday with a luxe leather satchel from Bally or Ralph Lauren’s posh gold desk clock.

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PANERAI

Luminor Tourbillon GMT watch

LEVEL 2, CAROUSEL COURT
714.481.7188

THOM BROWNE

Down-filled wool sport coat

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.410.8485

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BALLY

Vesper leather tote

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.557.1914

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THOM BROWNE

Monogram attaché case in coated canvas with leather trim

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.410.8485

CB2

Courant Catch bone wireless charger

LEVEL 3, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
949.308.7100

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RALPH LAUREN

Brennan clock in leather and brass

LEVEL 1, JEWEL COURT
714.556.7656

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BOSS

Cufflinks

LEVEL 1, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.641.8661

MONTBLANC X KITSUNE

Leather sling backpack

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.424.5270

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GIORGIO ARMANI

Pebbled leather wallet

LEVEL 1, JEWEL COURT
714.546.9377

LEISURELY PURSUITS

When he loves the finer things, look no further than Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon watch or a leather cigar case from Longchamp.

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JAEGER-LECOULTRE

Master ultra thin Moon watch

LEVEL 2, CAROUSEL COURT
714.955.4048

DAVID YURMAN

Money clip in black aluminum and forged carbon

LEVEL 2, NORDSTROM WING
714.444.1080

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LONGCHAMP

Other Lines leather cigar case

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.436.1963

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BACCARAT

Harmonie On The Rocks tumblers and crystal ice bucket

LEVEL 3, THE PENTHOUSE
714.435.9600

HERMÈS

Mises Et Relances desk change tray

LEVEL 1, NORDSTROM WING
714.437.1725

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ZEGNA

Knit cardigan in cashmere jacquard

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.444.1534

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BURBERRY

Check cashmere scarf

LEVEL 1, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.556.8110

THOM BROWNE

Enamel stripe letter opener

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.410.8485

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CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE

Peugeot whiskey tasting set

LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2
CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.825.0060

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CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE

Frye 2 tier bar cart

LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2
CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.825.0060

CB2

Kimbra backgammon set

LEVEL 3, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
949.308.7100

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BALLY

Pavel leather loafer

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.557.1914

 

THE JETSETTER

Staying grounded for long just isn’t his thing. Top-end travel essentials like the Porsche Design carryon and over the ear headphones from Montblanc will help him rack up frequent flyer style points.

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PORSCHE DESIGN

Roadster hardcase trolley

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.662.2992

MONTBLANC X MAISON KITSUNE

Headphones

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.424.5270

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CHOPARD

L.U.C Time Traveler One Black

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.432.0963

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ZEGNA

Triple-stitch deerskin low-top sneakers

LEVEL 2, JEWEL COURT
714.444.1534

COLE HAAN

ZERØGRAND wool gloves with conductive palm

LEVEL 2, BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
657.289.2825

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GIORGIO ARMANI

Color-block leather wash bag

LEVEL 1, JEWEL COURT
714.546.9377

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MONCLER

Tri-acetate sweatshirt

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.559.7331

RALPH LAUREN

Crocodile Boston bag

LEVEL 1, JEWEL COURT
714.556.7656

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JOHNSTON & MURPHY

Leather and sport knit sneaker

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.549.1833

 

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PORSCHE DESIGN

Collector’s edition sunglasses

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
714.662.2992

CANALI

Calfskin crossbody bag

LEVEL 3, THE PENTHOUSE
714.662.1800

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VALENTINO

VLTN calfskin crossbody bag

LEVEL 2, NORDSTROM WING
714.751.3300

THE FITTEST OF THEM ALL

He’s athletic, so indulge him in his stronger, faster, fitter quest with Tumi’s sleek new tennis bag or CB2’s black marble dumbbells.

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TIFFANY & CO.

Bocce ball set with canvas carrying case

LEVEL 1, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.540.5330

THOM BROWNE

Yoga mat with webbed strap

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.410.8485

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CB2

Marbled dumbbells

LEVEL 3, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
949.308.7100

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TUMI

Alpha 3 tennis bag

LEVEL 2, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WING
714.429.0997

PORSCHE DESIGN

RCT Nitro Runner

LEVEL 1, CAROUSEL COURT
949.308.7100

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BALENCIAGA

Low top sneakers

LEVEL 2, BETWEEN JEWEL AND CAROUSEL COURTS
714.668.0557

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THE NORTH FACE

The One bag

LEVEL 2, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.549.2107

LACOSTE

Stretch cotton jersey wristbands

LEVEL 2, BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
714.641.1730

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DIESEL

Logo patch cotton hoodie

LEVEL 3, CRATE AND BARREL HOME STORE WING
714.556.5540

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]]> Lauren Tsai of Netflix film “Moxie” Stops By Thom Browne https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/11/lauren-tsai-of-netflix-film-moxie-stops-by-thom-browne/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:20:27 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=65287

LAUREN TSAI OF NETFLIX FILM “MOXIE” STOPS BY THOM BROWNE

Shop the look: Head-to-toe Neo-Prep

 

Actress, illustrator and model Lauren Tsai, who played Claudia in the Netflix film “Moxie,” visited our exclusive Thom Browne boutique to dress up in two neo-prep looks from the fall/winter collection.

SILHOUETTE: A boxy jacket with a midi skirt

PALETTE: The classic juxtaposition of black against white, with a sprinkling of red to make it all the more interesting

COVETED: Browne’s borrowed-from-the-men ghillie brogues cleverly reinterpreted as feminine lace-up pumps with a curved heel and without a tongue.

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SHOP THE LOOK:
LAUREN TSAI IN THOM BROWNE

AVAILABLE AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

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NAVY JACKET WEIGHT CASHMERE GROSGRAIN TIPPING DOUBLE BREASTED SACK JACKET
RWB-DETAIL PLEATED ANKLE-LENGTH SKIRT

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BLACK AND WHITE PEBBLED CALFSKIN GHILLIE BROGUE CURVED HIGH HEEL

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WHITE CLASSIC OXFORD LONG SLEEVE BUTTON DOWN POINT COLLAR SHIRT
RWB SHORT SILVER TIE BAR

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VNAVY WOOL TWILL SINGLE BREASTED HIGH ARMHOLE SPORT COAT

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BLACK PEBBLE GRAIN LEATHER COMMANDO SOLE PENNY LOAFER
SUPER 120S TWILL NECKTIE

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BLACK MID-CALF COTTON 4-BAR SOCKS

To SHOP THE LOOK, visit the Thom Browne boutique at South Coast Plaza or call 714.410.8485 to reserve your pieces.

THOM BROWNE.

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]]> Visit Our Trio of Giant Christmas Trees https://www.southcoastplaza.com/stories/2021/11/visit-our-trio-of-giant-christmas-trees/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:36:25 +0000 https://www.southcoastplaza.com/?p=65029

VISIT OUR TRIO OF GIANT CHRISTMAS TREES

Yes, we have not one but three trees to enjoy, each unique and beautifully decorated

 

It’s warm, brilliant and gorgeous in all 96 feet of its majestic height. Our giant outdoor Christmas tree, along with its two other towering siblings indoors, are ready to evoke wonder and get everyone in a holiday mood. Our fir in Town Center Park was unveiled Nov. 18 during the 40th anniversary of our Tree Lighting, a complimentary annual event featuring a musical show and a countdown to the tree’s illumination presented by the Segerstrom Family, owners of South Coast Plaza.

South Coast Plaza is the only shopping center in all of California with a trio of magnificent giant Christmas trees – one located outside and the other two inside, in Jewel Court and the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing. Each tree is unique and beautifully decorated with a theme, making all of them popular sites for our guests’ selfies and photos with family and friends throughout the holiday season.

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Our fabulous tree trio up close:

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The Tree at Town Center Park

 

Our outdoor tree from Shasta County in Northern California comes alive at dusk and is purposely decorated entirely with more than 94,000 colorful lights and a radiant star, giving it picturesque brilliance. It’s bright enough to be visible like a welcome beacon to passengers on planes descending westward toward John Wayne Airport on clear fall evenings. Located in the middle of Town Center Park, the tree can be reached by crossing Unity Bridge next to Claim Jumper in the Din Tai Fung wing.

 

The Segerstrom Family’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

The tree was unveiled in spectacular fashion at the end of a special show produced by one of South Coast Plaza’s longtime arts partners, the Orange County School of the Arts and hosted this year by Broadway and TV star Matthew Morrison, an OCSA alumnus. Morrison performed two songs, even accompanying himself on the ukulele while singing the charming classic Hawaiian Christmas Song, Mele Kalikimaka.

The high school student dancers, singers and musicians of OCSA’s performing arts troupe Montage delivered a high-energy repertoire of holiday classic favorites, including Winter Wonderland and Let it Snow (and “snow” did fall), and contemporary songs such as Hot Chocolate from the 2004 animated film Polar Express.

Always delighting little children when he makes a surprise visit every year, Santa arrived in time to lead the countdown to the illumination of the tree – the finale of the evening. Visit the tree beginning just before sunset for the best photos.

MOMENTS FROM THE 2021 TREE LIGHTING SHOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Great Tree in the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing

 

This colorful tree filled with carved figures stands three stories tall and has a distinct Santa theme with numerous delightful details children will love. Two giant Santa figures dramatically rise 15 feet tall from a Victorian miniature village on a mountain nestled in the tree’s roots. At regular intervals, two vintage steam engine trains pass through and around 12 small Victorian houses. The giant tree also features 13 carved smaller trees adorned with 700 ornaments, while the canopy is decorated with more than 7,000 LED lights.

Here’s a fun family activity: View the tree from levels 2 and 3 and see if you can figure out who’s who among the 14 figures in the big canopy: Pere Noel, Thomas Nast Santa, Dun Che Lao Ren, Father Christmas, Julnisse, Jultomten, Weihnachtsmann, Christkindl, Ded Moroz, Belsnickel, Baboushka, Pelznickel, Knecht Ruprecht, Santa Claus. Crowning the tree is a gold star supported by a vertical icy swirl and white and blue frosty figures representing winter winds. Keen eyes will spot a wintry snow globe.

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The Tree in Jewel Court

 

Undoubtedly a South Coast Plaza guest favorite and the most photographed among our giant trees year after year, our dazzling tree in Jewel Court is lavishly decorated with giant iridescent finial, round and other vintage-inspired traditional ornaments in red, green, yellow and silver. The polygonal muted gilt base is covered with elegant bas-relief panels featuring toy soldiers inspired by The Nutcracker. The toy soldier theme is especially fitting because South Coast Plaza is a longtime supporter of the American Ballet Theatre’s annual December production of The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Crowning this knockout of a tree is a large gold star topper, but continue to look upward to view the stunning mosaic dome by Los Angeles artist Marion Sampler, encircled for the holiday season by a gleaming ornament-festooned garland from which a radii of twinkling lights emanate. The result is opulent and splendid.

 

Perfect for Photos: Our Poinsettia Trees

As you walk through South Coast Plaza, stop by our trees made from tiers of red poinsettia plants. Located throughout the center, they’re festive and ideal for photos.

A Holiday Tree Walking Experience

To walk through the South Coast Plaza campus to view all our three trees, we recommend beginning at dusk. Start with the tree at Town Center Park (illuminated just before sunset), followed by the tree in Jewel Court. Take the Bridge of Gardens and end at the Great Tree in the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing. You also can reverse the order.

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