South Coast Plaza Welcomes New Flagship Stores for Bvlgari, Cartier, and Gucci
May 16 2024 - 3:30PM
Business Wire
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.
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Media inquiries: Kedric Francis, South Coast Plaza Director
of Public Relations and Communications
FrancisK@southcoastplaza.com