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California Shopping-AN A TO Z GUIDE
IS FOR KJ MURPHY'S
Calling all cowboys: This hat maker in the
Santa Ynez Valley takes his measurements for
bespoke headwear in a swanky Western-style
atelier. You can customize every detail,
down to the trimmings on the brim.
IS FOR LUXURY
The directory at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa
reads like a who's who of high fashion. There's Hermès,
Dior, Burberry, and dozens more alongside aff ordable
luxury including Coach and Michael Kors. It's one of the
most expansive (and expensive!) malls in the country. The
red carpet is rolled out for VIPs at the exclusive Access Lounge,
where big spenders can sip complimentary Champagne and
savor small snacks. To see the biggest Chanel boutique in the U.S.,
visit Rodeo Drive, where the fashion house recently joined other
standouts on the Beverly Hills street, such as a three-story Gucci
fl agship and the largest Harry Winston salon in the world. If you
love a good deal, fi nd the largest concentration of luxury outlets in
California-around 180 stores, including Armani, Celine, Prada, and
Saint Laurent-at Desert Hills Premium Outlets near Palm Springs.
IS FOR
ONTARIO
MILLS
IS FOR MUSEUM
GIFT SHOPS
As beautifully curated as the exhibits they
help support, these onsite stores are packed
with take-home treasures. Reprints of
masterpieces can be found
help support the e onsite s or s are packed
with take-home tr asur
eprints o
mas erpiec s can be found
at the SFMOMA Museum
at the SFMOMA Museum
Store, along with
Stor
along with
jewelry, lamps,
clocks, and other
clocks, and other
housewares. Let kids wander the gift
shops at California Academy of Sciences
and Exploratorium in San Francisco and
ademy of Scienc
MOXI in Santa Barbara-all three off er
STEM toys inspired by popular exhibits.
In L.A., pick up cinematic memorabilia
at the Academy Museum Store, signed
collectible vinyl at the Grammy Museum,
or Van Gogh-inspired glass earrings at
The Getty. Check out the diverse collection
of museums in San Diego's Balboa Park,
where shop souvenirs range from lucky
cats at the Japanese Friendship Garden to
graphic novels at the Comic-Con Museum.
shops at California
and Exploratorium in San F ancis o and
STEM toys inspired by popular exhibits.
at the Academy Museum Store, signed
collectible vinyl at the Grammy Museum,
or Van Gogh-inspired glass earrings at
The Getty. Check out the diverse collection
of museums in San Diego's Balboa Park,
where shop souvenirs range from lucky
cats at the Japanese Friendship Garden to
graphic novels at the Comic-Con Museum.
To save big, you need
to think big. How big?
1,422,000 square feet,
to be exact. The Inland
Empire is home to this sprawling complex of
around 200 stores-which makes it not only
California's largest outlet, but also the biggest
single-level mall on the West Coast. You
can score deals at Nordstrom Rack,
Saks Off Fifth, and Nike Factory Store,
and browse outlet outposts for all
budgets-from Kate Spade and Coach
to Forever 21 and H&M.
IS FOR PROMENADES
Pack your walking shoes-California's
IS FOR NIK KACY
The founder of Equality Fashion Week, NiK Kacy is
also the pioneering creative behind the fi rst gender-equal
luxury footwear line. An Asian immigrant and former
Google project manager turned designer, they run their
eponymous brand out of a downtown L.A. HQ, creating
high-top sneakers, combat boots, and other styles for
enders and identities on all spectrums
The founder of Equality Fashion Week, NiK Kacy is
The founder of Equality Fashion
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luxury footwear line. An Asian immigrant and former
also the pioneering creative behind the fi rst gender-equal
also the pioneering cr ative behind the fi
genders and identities on all spectrums.
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ender-equal
Google project manager turned designer, they run their
e on mous brand out of a downtown L.A. HQ, creatin
luxury footwear line. An Asian immigrant and former
e on mous brand out of a downtown L.A. HQ, creatin
luxury footwear line. An Asian immigrant and former
e on mous brand out of a downtown L.A. HQ, creatin
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high-top sneakers, combat boots, and other styles for
Google project manager turned designer, they run their
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downtown stretches are packed with local
shops and designer boutiques. Spots like
Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade
are car-free, making it easy to stroll at your
leisure. In Santa Barbara, the 10-block State
Street Promenade is fi lled with galleries and
clothing stores like Brandy Melville, Vuori, and
Lululemon. And in downtown San Diego, the
Gaslamp Promenade features plazas lined with
shops selling candy, shoes, and custom jewelry.
Lululemon. And in downtown San Diego, the
Lululemon. And in downtown San Dieg , the
Gaslamp Promenade features plazas lined with
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