Landing the best of suits

David August-Lifestyle Outfitters offers high-end custom wardrobes for sports figures, entertainers and executives. David August dresses the Lakers, the Clippers, the Mighty Ducks and some of their coaches and owners.

David August’s specialty is creating an entire look for clients, and defining their lifestyle and working their wardrobes around it.

“Many of our clients have private jets, so our showroom is at the back side of John Wayne airport,” owner David Heil said. “It’s accessible from the tarmac.”

The beautiful New York-style loft showroom is where clients meet for one-on-one consultations. Clients include busy executives who have multiple homes or customers who just need a suit for weddings or business.

Suits start at $2,000, most cost from $2,500 to $3,500. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. 3140 Airway Ave. in Costa Mesa. (714) 545-7848. www.davidaugustinc.com.

A PREVIEW OF AN EXCHANGE

Armani Exchange and Teen Vogue invite shoppers from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday to preview the Armani Exchange Holiday Collection.

The event includes a live DJ, drinks and sweets. Also, shoppers will receive 20% off full price merchandise.

Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Level 1, near Robinsons-May at South Coast Plaza. (714) 556-8842. www.armaniexchange.com.

FIND A JEWEL OF A GIFT AT BLACKMAN’S

Blackman’s is a great shop to have your watch adjusted, your rings cleaned or find the perfect wedding, baby and holiday gift.

Owner Bruce Blackman recently purchased jewelry in Hong Kong and Bangkok that’s perfect for holiday gifts.

New merchandise includes button style earrings with an emerald and diamond checkerboard pattern, dangling smoky topaz and classic diamond studs in new martini settings. There’s an aquamarine set with a ring, pendant and several styles of earrings.

Stylish and fun rubber necklaces from Gellner, a German company, have clasps made of pearls, sapphires and diamond balls.

Blackman Ltd. also offers unique wood pieces: antique wooden fish on stands, hand carved dragons of rain tree wood, antique jewelry boxes and yoga cats.

Collectors of Bjorn Wiinblad will appreciate his whimsical pottery items from Denmark.

Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Validated parking. 3408-1 Via Oporto in Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach (949) 673-9334.

QUICK, GET YOUR

YOUTH CLOTHING

Quiksilver just opened a young-men’s-only store at South Coast Plaza.

The new concept store features a complete clothing collection, eyewear, watches, wetsuits and accessories. Quicksilver isn’t just a fashion brand; it’s a leader in the board sport culture, with its roots in surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.

Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Level 2, at South Coast Plaza. Level 2 at South Coast Plaza. (714) 966-9815. www.quiksilver.com.

A LITTLE MORE FASHION

AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

The quintessential French fashion house Chloé is now open at South Coast Plaza. It is the second Chloé store in the country. Its name is a symbol for luxury, romance and high style.

Chloé’s ready-to-wear collection masters the fine line between feminine, sexy and street edge. Chloe’s head designer Phoebe Philo incorporates her flair for fresh and cutting-edge styles to the label and designs swimwear and a casual, younger line called See by Chloé.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level 2 at South Coast Plaza. www.chloe.com.

PICTURE-PERFECT ARTWORK FROM HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Lahaina Galleries at Fashion Island hosts an artist exhibit and personal appearance with impressionist Darrell Hill from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Hill’s art features the backdrops of Kona, the horizons of Waimea and the picture-perfect shores of Mauna Lani. His work reflects the timeless beauty of nature and simple enjoyments in life.

Hill also paints playful collections of dogs, retro bikes, and casual slippers.

Lahaina Galleries is at Fashion Island below the Cheesecake Factory.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 721-9117.

SPECIALIZING

IN PEARLS

Anandia Pearls specializes in innovative combinations of pearls with gemstones, diamonds and carved stones.

Co-founder Erica Sueng Lim originally designed pearls for her wedding and as gifts for friends, and now she has this jewelry showroom.

Collections include golden South Sea pearls, akoya, baroque South Sea and Tahitian pearls.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 377 E. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. (949) 200-7526. www.anandia.com.

* BEST BUYS runs Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; or by fax at (714) 966-4679.

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