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New at South Coast Plaza: Hoka

By Greer Wylder

March 01, 2023

Sneaker enthusiasts will love the new Hoka boutique that just opened at South Coast Plaza. It’s known for max cushioning paired with a magically lightweight feel – popular styles include the Clifton and the Bondi. Conceived by three French adventure athletes in 2009, the highly engineered sneaks with a massively thick midsole helped to usher in the craze for thick kicks. They were originally conceived as trail running shoes that could withstand the unforgiving, steep terrain of European mountain races. But during development, the trio quickly saw how perfect their prototype was for running. Maximum cushion but is surprisingly lightweight. The brand…

New at South Coast Plaza: Reformation

By Greer Wylder

February 26, 2023

Reformation, the source for flirty, feminine model-off-duty pieces that twentysomethings adore and make fortysomethings feel like they’re 20 again just opened at South Coast Plaza.Reformation was born when former model Yael Aflalo started customizing vintage dresses and selling them out of an L.A. storefront back in 2009. The designs took off. By 2013, she opened her own factory in L.A. and started selling her designs online with big sustainability goals in mind. By 2015, the label had declared itself carbon neutral. Reformation publishes quarterly sustainability reports and uses everything from its own materials to deadstock fabric and repurposed vintage clothing. The company slogan: “Being…

Girls Inc. Gift Card Drive

By Greer Wylder

February 26, 2023

Do you have any leftover gift cards from the holidays? Donate to Girls Inc. Orange County Gift Card drive! This year they are collecting gift cards to support their college shower basket drive. They want to ensure that every girl has all the necessary tools to be successful in their college-going journey. You can help them reach their goal of filling 170 baskets with $500 per girl.They will be accepting gift cards through April 3rd.For any questions please contact Carolina Ramirez at CRamirez@girlsinc-oc.org

New at South Coast Plaza: Anine Bing

By Greer Wylder

February 21, 2023

Anine Bing fans can get their fix and shop the latest Anine Bing collection at the beloved LA-based brand’s first Orange County boutique at South Coast Plaza. Started by Scandinavian model/blogger-turned-designer Anine Bing and her husband Nicolai Nielsen. Anine Bing is known for its vintage-style, worn-in rocker tees, leather jackets, crisp blazers, and denim. The celeb-fave label got its modest start when Bing and her husband began selling their brand of Cali cool meets Scandinavian simplicity designs in Silverlake. They even shipped orders out of their garage. Now the brand is sold in over 350 locations globally with over 15 freestanding…

Loungefly and Paul Frank Collaboration Celebration on Balboa Island

By Greer Wylder

February 09, 2023

In celebration of the launch of its newest Paul Frank® collection, Loungefly, the fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, will be hosting a public fan activation on Saturday, February 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the original frozen banana stand, Sugar ‘n Spice, on Balboa Island. Featuring photo opportunities, including an inflatable 30-foot Julius the Monkey, fans will be able to exclusively check out the nostalgic collection in person while also enjoying a complimentary Sugar ‘n Spice frozen banana. Available in February, the collaboration blends Loungefly’s signature styles with the pop-culture icon’s nostalgic bright colors and quirky design. Featuring Julius…