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Swimspot Debuts Virtual Mannequins
11.21.16
SwimSpot ushered out the fabricated mannequins that weren’t what real woman looked like anyway—to bring real women to the forefront. Inside the new flagship store at Fashion Island, Swimspot debuted modern virtual mannequins that showcase women of all ages, shapes and sizes wearing the hottest swimwear of the season.
The virtual mannequins show women how great they can look wearing the latest swimwear. SwimSpot embraces diversity to meet the changing needs of realness and authenticity the retail world needs.
“We are always looking through the consumer lens,” said Lisa Vogel, co-owner of SwimSpot. “Since the virtual mannequins have been installed, customers have walked by, paused, and taken a sigh of relief. They see a 50-year old mom and say, hey, I can look like that too!”
SwimSpot offers swimwear and active wear brands that cater to the contemporary active woman. Contemporary brands include Ella Moss, Basta, and Splendid. Swimspot carries a large assortment of active brands including Reef and Next. And, Athena and Luxe by Lisa Vogel cater to the luxury woman.
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.706.2996.
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Tonight, The Boat Co Talk Show with Kohl Crecelius
11.21.16
The Boathouse Collective, a creative space dedicated to the arts, community, culture and music and to culinary excellence and the craft cocktail, continues the Boat Co Talk Show series tonight, Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. with guest and social impact entrepreneur, Kohl Crecelius, of Krochet Kids Intl.
The BCTS are monthly conversations with entrepreneurs hosted by Derek Sabori of The Underswell. The focus is on design, creativity, risk vs. rewards, success and failure, and real life lessons. He will draw out the insights that can help professionals and students of all ages as they craft their own career, personal life, and trajectories. It’s an hour that will entertain, uplift, challenge convention, provoke thought, and stir emotions.
The Boat Co Talk Show offers a relaxed venue, with drinks, beverages and Q&A opportunities alike. Doors open at 5 p.m. A $15 entry fee includes a choice of a Boathouse Taco Plate Dinner or a beer available 5-6:30 p.m. Talk begins at 7 p.m., sharp.
Tickets are $15 and more details are available at boathousecollective. The event is free to students with a current and valid ID.
1640 Pomona Ave. in Costa Mesa.
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