CARTIER OPENS NEWLY-DESIGNED BOUTIQUE AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

NEW YORK, NY (April 2024) – Cartier, one of the world’s most esteemed luxury houses, is pleased to announce the recently completed renovation and expansion of its newly-designed Costa Mesa boutique. Opening April 19, the newly-designed space is located at 3333 Bristol Street in the renowned South Coast Plaza shopping center.

The boutique’s expansion and new design was led by Moinard Betaille agency, who drew inspiration from Orange County’s diverse landscape – from its local vegetation to the shimmering waters at Laguna and Newport Beaches, and from the nearby Mojave Desert’s sweeping sand dunes to the cracked earth at Joshua Tree.

“We are thrilled to reopen our doors and invite new and familiar faces to visit Cartier South Coast Plaza,” says Walter Bolognino, President & CEO of Cartier North America. “The boutique feels like an extension of the stunning Orange County landscape and is reflective of the casual elegance of its community.”

The boutique’s overall design pairs modern shapes with the Maison’s timeless design codes and a touch of whimsical details. A Livatz glass canopy light inspired by the region’s ubiquitous skateparks adds a playful touch to the accessories and care service areas, while custom-designed chandeliers in the shape of dahlias – a symbol of eternal love – decorate the bridal area’s ceiling. The bridal area is also home to a lacquer and mother-of-pearl panel by Atelier Midavaine, depicting inspired by a High Jewelry brooch in the shape of an orchid native to Southern California.

Visitors approaching the boutique will notice the unique three-dimensional façade, the first of its kind for the Maison in North America. Handcrafted in aqua resin with plaster details, it is intended to evoke a soft sea breeze wafting through the window, gathering the curtains in gentle pleats. Upon entry, guests are met with Cartier novelties set against a large panel depicting a panther by François Mascarello, fashioned in wood, straw, and mother-of-pearl marquetry. Local flora can be found throughout the boutique, including the handcrafted staff columns inspired by palm trees and the hand-painted Moss + Lam mural depicting a hyperreal portrait of local vegetation in dusty desert tones.

The new boutique will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, beginning April 19, 202, and will offer a full range of creations, including jewelry, fine jewelry, watches, leather goods, fragrance, and Art of Living, in addition to other special collections.

ABOUT CARTIER
A reference in the world of luxury, Cartier, whose name is synonymous with open-mindedness and curiosity, stands out with its creations and reveals beauty wherever it may be found. Jewelry, fine jewelry, watchmaking and fragrances, leather goods and accessories: Cartier’s creations epitomize the convergence between exceptional craftsmanship and a timeless signature. Today, the Maison has a worldwide presence through its 275 boutiques.

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Katie Zoni katie.zoni@cartier.com