South Coast Plaza Announces a Bright Lineup of Fresh
South Coast Plaza, which debuted nearly 40 boutiques last year, is on track to outpace that number this year with a glittering roster of both new concepts and newly re-imagined stores.
"This spring is an exciting time of growth at South Coast Plaza," said Debra Gunn Downing, Executive Director of Marketing. "These vibrant, new boutiques and dining experiences continue to further elevate the experience for our shoppers and tell the story of Southern California's premier shopping destination."
This spring has so far seen the hotly anticipated arrivals of a West Coast flagship for Dior Beauty, luxury swimwear label Eres and a new Tiffany pop-up, along with buzzed-about dining concepts. Ramen Nagi, the renowned ramen destination, brings its globally celebrated, artisanal approach to Japanese cuisine, and Vox Kitchen inspires with its modern interpretation of Chinese/Peruvian cuisine.
Other exciting arrivals debuting later this spring/summer include: Ami Paris, Eleventy, and Guerlain as well as new stores for Gianvito Rossi, Moncler, Roger Vivier, Sandro and See's Candies. Coming this fall are Alo and Skims, along with new concepts for Bottega Veneta, Camilla, Club Monaco, Crate & Barrel, MaxMara and Tumi.
ABOUT SOUTH COAST PLAZA
South Coast Plaza defines the luxury shopping experience with extraordinary boutiques, personal shopping services and upscale amenities, all within a short distance of the world's most magnificent beaches and vacation resorts. A leading international shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 280 prominent brands, including Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Loewe, Harry Winston, Celine, Maison Margiela, Gucci, Cartier, Rolex and Graff, as well as critically acclaimed restaurants and the adjacent Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Orange County Museum of Art.
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