Taste (South Coast Plaza)

Apr 29, 2024 | southcoastplaza.com | Laurie Brookins

BY LAURIE BROOKINSApril 29, 2024Each spring, editors and fans of status timepieces converge upon Geneva for seven days of non-stop appointments with the world’s most revered watch brands — known as Watches & Wonders, the annual trade fair features the latest pieces from 50 coveted watchmakers, from Rolex and Patek Philippe to Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès and many more.

Apr 24, 2024 | southcoastplaza.com | Ingrid Schmidt

BY INGRID SCHMIDTApril 24, 2024It’s a family affair at Graff, the luxe London jewelry company founded by Laurence Graff in 1960 and helmed today by his son, Francois Graff, who became global chief executive officer in 2004. In 1973, Graff became the first jeweler to be honored with the Queen’s Award for Industry and Export and the company has gone on to receive the international trade award another four times.

Apr 14, 2024 | southcoastplaza.com | Laurie Brookins

BY LAURIE BROOKINSApril 13, 2024Stella McCartney“Sustainable” isn’t merely a catchy buzzword — it’s now an essential element of any luxury-focused conversation. As stylish consumers increasingly seek in-depth information about the how and why behind the high-end fashion and accessories topping their wish lists, it’s more vital than ever that fashionable must-haves exude exceptional handcraft and tradition, while also being produced in ways that can be deemed both thoughtful and responsible.

Mar 21, 2024 | southcoastplaza.com | Ingrid Schmidt

BY INGRID SCHMIDTMarch 21, 2024SandroSpring has sprung and fashion is awash in Easter egg hues. Think delicate pink, soft lilac, buttery yellow, sky blue and Peach Fuzz (Pantone’s official color of the year) as seen on spring-summer catwalks such as Michael Kors, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Chanel. So it’s time to roll out the mood-boosting Jordan Almond colors and get playful with mixing and matching.

May 22, 2023 | southcoastplaza.com | Laurie Brookins