Where to Shop This Month, From South Coast Plaza to Cleobella

New boutiques at South Coast Plaza and one sizzling swimwear launch have Orange County all dressed up for spring.

JUST KEEP SWIMMING

Whether lounging poolside or at one of Orange County’s beloved beaches, Cleobella’s latest launch is sure to elevate your sunkissed style. Helmed by founder and creative director Angela O’Brien, the Huntington Beach-based apparel brand is best known for its sustainable dresses craft ed by independent artisans around the world. Now, the local line is making a splash with its inaugural swimwear collection, a range of one- and two-piece designs awash in Cleobella’s globally-sourced patterns. Intended to be layered and styled with its complementary apparel, the figure-flattering swimwear is snag-resistant, utilizes recycled fabrics, and is safe for both chlorinated and salt waters. Best of all, 1% of its sales will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation to help protect and preserve our world’s oceans. Now that’s making waves.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

West Coast sensibility meets East Coast flair at the new alexanderwang boutique at South Coast Plaza, the third North American brick-and-mortar for the New York-based fashion giant. Situated on the second floor between Missoni and Rimowa, the 3,362-square-foot space shines bright with mirror-polished stainless steel walls and ceilings, paired with city-inspired concrete floors and columns. The industrial scene offers a striking backdrop for the brand’s latest resort and bodywear collections, off ered in both women’s and unisex sizing—all providing a glimpse into the innovative mind of the label’s eponymous founder, a native Californian who called San Francisco home until the launch of alexanderwang in New York City in 2005. Alexander the great, indeed.

MINUTE MADE

Just in time for California’s sunniest season, Swiss watchmaker Breitling has opened its first Orange County boutique at South Coast Plaza. Home to Breitling’s air, land and sea collections, the new space is reminiscent of an industrial loft with contemporary stylings that marry the brand’s distinct sophistication with its forward-thinking technology. “A visit to a Breitling boutique is the best way to discover our brand, as it allows you to immerse yourself into the casual, inclusive and sustainable luxury that defines Breitling,” says Breitling USA President Thierry Prissert. “As the Breitling brand continues to grow, our retail development remains a priority.” Visit the new concept, located on the second floor in the Carousel Court, now.

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