Fashionphile, a reseller of high-end handbags and accessories, opened Saturday, Nov. 11 at Irvine Spectrum Center.
The long-term pop-up, which also has a location at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, will feature a variety of handbags from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent.
The retailer says its items are priced 70% below retail prices. But “due to the condition of items as well as the ever-changing resale market, prices can fluctuate.”
Some examples provided by the company include: a Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy Bandouliere 35 is priced at $1,180, 38% off the estimated retail price/ A Saint Laurent Grained Calfskin Baby Sac De Jour Bag in taupe is priced at $1,470, half off the estimated retail price.
Location in the mall: near Nordstrom and Charlotte Tilbury
Store hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Sunday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Private club coming to Costa Mesa’s theater district
The members-only Park Club California is opening in December in Costa Mesa.
The club in Center Tower’s Garden Level will be steps away from Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory, Orange County Museum of Art and South Coast Plaza.
“We wanted The Park Club’s design to embody the vibrancy of the local art scene and were inspired by its neighboring creative institutions, including the recently opened Orange County Museum of Art,” said Adam Goldstein, partner and design director of Studio Collective, which designed the club.
The club will feature the Monet Restaurant serving coastal California cuisine. The restaurant also has a bar and performance space for live entertainment during dining service.
Patrons also can use various event spaces including the Eucalyptus Ballroom, Oak Room, Laguna and Newport Meeting Rooms, Water Lily Private Dining and Game Room.
Dining will be offered from breakfast through dinner.
The members-only club offered no hint as to pricing. It’s part of the BNG Hospitality network of 70 clubs that also includes access to private golf and country clubs.
Jim Shumate is the club’s general manager and Lisa Schripsema is its director of membership. Contact Schripsema at 949.868.6486 or email her at lisa.schripsema@parkclubca.com.
On the move
Armando Campos is the new hotel manager at Montage Laguna Beach. He previously was senior vice president of hotel operations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, where he spent over a year as managing and developing a team of 1,500 in food and beverage, rooms, engineering and more. He also previously worked as director of food and beverage operations at Pendry San Diego, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, and Hilton Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
On board
Santa Ana restaurateur and entrepreneur Sam Ruiz was appointed to the Santa Ana College Foundation Board of Directors. When Ruiz was 20 years old, he founded Euro Caffé with his now-wife and sister-in-law, which has two locations in the cities of Santa Ana and Orange. He also owns Café Cultura in downtown Santa Ana.
Milestones
Edward S. Kim, vice physician-in-chief at City of Hope and a specialist in lung cancer, has been named a 2023 Modern Healthcare Top Diversity Leader. The honor from Modern Healthcare recognizes diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing policy and healthcare across the country.
Night of Hope Gala raises $90,000
Community Action Partnership of Orange County’s A Night of Hope Gala raised more than $90,000 to support its mission to end poverty. The annual event awarded Michael Hunn, CEO of CalOptima Health with the Corporate Hero Award. Working with community partners, CAP OC says it provides 25,000 seniors with a box of food each month, distributed more than 40 million diapers to more than 170,000 families since 2020, provided utility assistance to nearly 9,000 people during the heat waves this summer, and placed individuals in affordable housing through a partnership with CalOptima Health.
Orangewood Foundation raises nearly $600,000
Orangewood Foundation raised $587,226 at its 26th annual Ambassador Luncheon held Friday, Oct. 13 at the Renaissance Hotel in Newport Beach. The money will support the nonprofit’s mission to serve youth in Orange County. “This support transforms the prospects of numerous youth in our community, affording them access to essential resources, opportunities, and connections to help them build the life they envision for themselves,” said Orangewood Foundation CEO, Chris Simonsen.
Beyond Blindness golf tourney raises 140,000
Beyond Blindness raised $140,000 at its annual Dr. Frank Villalobos Fall Golf Classic on Oct. 16 at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo.
“… the record-breaking funds raised this year will have a significant impact on the lives of the children and families we support,” said Angie Rowe, CEO and president of Beyond Blindness. “More children and families than ever before rely on the vital, comprehensive services that Beyond Blindness provides to kids with visual impairments and other disabilities, and we aim to double our impact by 2027.”
Correction
Jerry Mandel has spent 26 years working in the field of performing arts. Last week’s edition of Status Update incorrectly stated his time at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, where he is stepping down as president, effective Dec. 31.
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