South Coast Plaza Welcomes New Flagship Stores for Bvlgari, Cartier, and Gucci

COSTA MESA, CA – May 16, 2024 – South Coast Plaza, the renowned shopping destination, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of newly designed and expanded boutiques for Bvlgari, Cartier, and Gucci. The nearly simultaneous debut of three gorgeous flagship stores for iconic global brands makes this one of the most transformative times in the history of South Coast Plaza, and luxury retail anywhere.

Bvlgari has debuted a dramatic 5,000-square-foot boutique. Its modern design concept pays tribute to Rome’s rich heritage. Inside, guests will discover a dedicated men’s watches section, private shopping salons, and an array of Bvlgari handbags. The South Coast Plaza flagship introduces the first-ever Bvlgari Lounge in North America—a chic bar and café offering light refreshments. “I think there is a Bvlgari before and a Bvlgari after South Coast Plaza,” CEO of Bvlgari North America, Herve Perrot, said about the new boutique. “You will see that when you visit the store. This is quite impressive.” 

Cartier has completed the expansion of its newly-designed boutique. The 8,000-square-foot flagship has been thoroughly re-imagined from the exterior to the lush salons inside the boutique. The overall design pairs modern shapes with the Maison’s timeless design codes and a touch of whimsical details, including references to Orange County’s beach culture. “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.”

Gucci has unveiled a newly expanded boutique spanning two floors, offering a wider selection from the House’s collections. The 17,500-square-foot flagship store’s interior design features custom marble flooring with geometric shapes drawing inspiration from designs found in historic buildings. Clean lines and understated tones are complemented by soft rich fabrics adorning the walls, along with ivory boiserie acting as a delicate backdrop to the items on display, including dedicated areas for the Gucci Valigeria travel collection on both levels. The boutique will also feature exclusive items only available at South Coast Plaza, including precious leather handbags.

About South Coast Plaza 

Renowned as a leading international shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 250 prominent boutiques, critically acclaimed restaurants and the adjacent Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Orange County Museum of Art. Other recent boutique openings include Balmain, Balenciaga, Bucherer, Byredo, Giorgio Armani, Graff, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, Palm Angels, and Van Cleef & Arpels. New brands coming to South Coast Plaza in 2024 include Alaia, Amiri, Armani Caffe, Courrèges, Jacques Marie Mage, Mejuri, and Santa Maria Novella, as well as new and expanded boutiques for existing brands Baccarat, Chloé, Chopard, Dior Homme, Lanvin, Rolex, Zegna, and more.

South Coast Plaza is in Costa Mesa, California. southcoastplaza.com or 800.782.8888.

For media inquiries, please contact: Kedric Francis, South Coast Plaza Director of Public Relations and Communications. FrancisK@southcoastplaza.com