By Allison Mitchell By Allison Mitchell | January 27, 2022 | Lifestyle, Style & Beauty,
Audemars Piguet 43 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Retail mecca South Coast Plaza is kicking off 2022 with a slew of exciting new openings and updates.
Buccellati green apple jam jar with silver top PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
AUDEMARS PIGUET
The first Orange County address for Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet has arrived in South Coast Plaza’s Nordstrom wing, tucked between Lanvin and Salvatore Ferragamo. Since 1875, the Le Brassus-based brand has elevated the art of fine watchmaking and locals are now able to experience its luxurious craft smanship in its 1,200-square-foot store. Timepieces for both him and her—including its latest Royal Off shore and Royal Oak Frosted Gold Self-winding models—are on off er. “Th e cultural vibrancy of Costa Mesa and its residents are an ideal match for Audemars Piguet as we initiate our retail expansion on the West Coast,” says Ginny Wright, CEO of Audemars Piguet Americas. “Th e new boutique provides an exciting opportunity for us to both deepen our connection with long-standing clientele and foster new relationships within the greater Orange County community.” audemarspiguet.com
Beatrice Borromeo models pieces from Buccellati’s Hawaii collection PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
BACCARAT
A wondrous world of crystal awaits at the reimagined Baccarat boutique, now located on South Coast Plaza’s third-floor penthouse level. Known for its stunning butterflies, glassware, vases and lighting, the brand’s 1,100-squarefoot showroom is awash in neutral tones, allowing its colorful pieces to shine, plus fine finishes of white concrete and oak, matte black steel, vintage leather, clear acrylic and—naturally—crystal. “Th e new location will continue to showcase our beautiful crystal but now offers an interactive space for guests to customize their own lighting,” shares Jim Shreve, president and CEO of Baccarat North America. “We kept several elements of the beautiful Philippe Starck concept and we encourage all Baccarat lovers to celebrate our new home with us.” us.baccarat.com
The Audemars Piguet boutique PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
An interior and exterior look at the updated Baccarat boutique, now located on South Coast Plaza’s penthouse level. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
BUCCELLATI
The vision of founder Mario B ccellati will come to life for first time in Orange County a he high jewelry brand’s new showroom at South Coast Plaza. Located on the second floor of the Nordstrom wing, between Jo Malone London and Chopard, the boutique will showcase the Italian brand’s signature elegance in the form of dazzling jewels, refined timepieces, flatware, tableware, gift ware, silver centerpieces and unique home decor. Lacelike white and yellow gold jewelry designs—adorned with diamonds, of course—reflect the handdrawn sketches from Buccellati’s historical archive. Shop the signature Hawaii, Macri, Ramage, Rombi and Opera collections in its illuminated space as you experience its heritage that dates back to 1919. buccellati.com; southcoastplaza.com
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