Fashion Island gets a Design Within Reach
Design Within Reach is opening at Fashion Island’s Atrium Court
today, and will celebrate its grand opening with a reception on
Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The store sells hard-to-find
international designer furniture, lighting and home accessories.
Classic designs available are by Ray and Charles Eames, Mies van
der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, George Nelson, Marcel Breuer and many others.
Also featured are young designers including Phillipe Starck, Ron
Arad, Jorge Pensi, Enrico Franzolini, Rodolfo Dordoni and new
designers such as West Coast-based Michael Goldin.
Design Within Reach also offers expert interior design planning
and decorating, and will host lectures by designers as well as
product reviews. Design Within Reach is located on the lower level of
Atrium Court at Fashion Island and can be reached at (949) 721-0031.
For more information, visit www.DesignWithinReach.com.
BE AMUSED
Also opening today at Fashion Island is Modern Amusement. The
traditional and modern sportswear company has a loyal following in
Southern California. Modern Amusement provides comfort, quality, fine
fabrications and innovative details in its designs. The fall line for
men and women includes woven and knit tops, bottoms, outerwear and
sweaters, as well as accessories and handbags.
Modern Amusement’s logo of a black crow is based upon the company
founder’s nickname given as a child growing up in Glendale. Based in
Costa Mesa, it has additional stores in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles,
Hawaii and Japan. Better specialty stores throughout the United
States, Japan and Europe also carry the line. Modern Amusement is
located adjacent to Atrium Lawn, near the escalator to Bloomingdale’s
Home. For more information, call (949) 644-7793 or visit
www.modernamusement.com.
COMFORT SHOES
Mephisto Newport Beach carries the largest selection of Mephisto
shoes in California. The French company is known as a premier maker
of comfort shoes. All shoes are hand-crafted, made with top-grain
leather and lined with calfskin so shoes breath more efficiently.
Owner Michael Lamoria says Mephisto shoes are a great investment.
The life of a shoe can be extended with its re-crafting service, in
which shoes go through 40 different steps until they’re in perfect
condition. Re-crafting is $85 for shoes and boots, and $65 for
sandals.
Some people wear the shoes for more than 12 years. Women’s sandals
start at $95, mid-range shoes are $200 and boots are about $300.
Men’s sandals start at $135 and shoes are $250 to $350. Bring in any
pair of Mephistos and the store provides next-day complimentary
cleaning, polishing and conditioning.
Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Sunday. Mephisto Newport Beach is at 1727 Westcliff Drive. Call
(949) 642-3338.
THIRSTY FOR FASHION?
Pink Lemonade, a tiny boutique in Corona del Mar, is known for its
trendy upscale fashions for women, gifts and clothing for kids. Owner
Maggie McFarland buys Baltzar and Leather Rock belts; Cosabella
lingerie; low-rise Frankie B., Hotbox and Lix jeans; Project E and M5
tank tops; Cameron Cohen jewelry and Nicole Miller handbags. The
Riley sweat outfits sell out every month, and J. Bush jeans (Levi’s
re-cut and re-dyed) are popular. There’s a 50% off spring/summer rack
out front.
Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Pink Lemonade is
at 3315 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Call (949) 673-8033.
COMOLLI AT NEIMAN MARCUS
On Tuesday and Wednesday, jewelry designer Tamara Comolli will be
at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island. Comolli’s pieces are inspired by
the rain forest. Her 18-karat gold works of art glimmer with garnet,
peridot, tourmaline and citrine.
Comolli will be in the Precious Jewels Salon on level one. For
more information or to schedule an appointment, call (949) 759-1900,
ext. 2234.
Also at Neiman Marcus on Tuesday, cosmetic experts are hosting a
lunch at 12 p.m. in the Zodiac to talk about their newest and most
innovative skincare products. The team of specialists from Guerlain
Beaute will be discussing the leading edge technology in the fight
against wrinkles. Cost is $25 per person. Seating is limited. The
cost includes lunch and a complimentary gift.
The Zodiac Restaurant is on level two. The event is by reservation
only. Call (949) 759-1900, ext. 2329.
* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to
Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com or 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,
CA 92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.
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