Rubin & Chapelle Opens First Boutique in Newport Beach

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Rubin & Chapelle has launched its first boutique in Newport Beach, California, at Fashion Island. The store features sustainable luxury fashion, including made-to-measure pieces and unique collaborations with artists. Spanning 1,100 square feet, it showcases modern design elements and a variety of clothing items. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the brand, joining other high-profile retailers at Fashion Island, which continues to evolve as a leading shopping destination.

Newport Beach – Rubin & Chapelle, a brand renowned for its sustainable luxury fashion, has officially launched its first boutique in Orange County. The new store is strategically located at Fashion Island, which is a premier shopping destination in Newport Beach, California. This expansion into Orange County marks a significant milestone for the brand, reflecting its growth and commitment to environmentally conscious fashion.

The boutique spans 1,100 square feet and features a modern design comprised of materials such as black oak, cement, steel, and grey glass.

Customers visiting the boutique will find a diverse selection of clothing items, including dresses, jackets, and the popular bias-and-spiral-cut silk tops. Additionally, the boutique offers made-to-measure pieces, allowing customers to enjoy a personal shopping experience tailored to their individual preferences.

Rubin & Chapelle has introduced a unique initiative called R&C Projects at the Newport Beach boutique. This program aims to foster collaborations with artists to create exclusive patterns and textile prints, further enhancing the brand’s appeal to fashion-forward consumers who appreciate creative artistry in their wardrobe choices.

The opening of Rubin & Chapelle’s boutique comes as Fashion Island continues to attract a plethora of high-profile brands and retailers. Recent additions to the shopping center include popular names such as Cinq à Sept, L’Agence, Monica Vinader, Fashionphile, and On, which has established its largest U.S. store at this location. Just last year, well-known brands like Good American, Veronica Beard, and Rag & Bone made their debut in Orange County at this vibrant shopping hub.

Fashion Island is distinguished by its extensive array of luxury retailers, including prestigious names such as Louis Vuitton, St. John, and Chanel Fragrance and Beauty. The center features an impressive 97,000-square-foot RH Newport Beach store, which spans four stories and includes an onsite seafood restaurant, RH Ocean Grill. Overall, Fashion Island encompasses over 150 restaurants and retailers across 1.5 million square feet of retail space.

As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional shopping experience, Fashion Island is undergoing architectural renovations. These enhancements include elevated storefronts and expanded outdoor walkways that create a more inviting atmosphere for shoppers.

The shopping destination’s scenic coastal location near the Balboa Peninsula and Corona del Mar contributes to its appeal, drawing both local residents and tourists. Fashion Island boasts green spaces and outdoor dining areas, making it a destination for leisure as well as shopping. The center also hosts community events such as StyleWeekOC, aimed at promoting fashion and style throughout the area.

Exciting upcoming events at Fashion Island include a Chandon Garden pop-up, which will provide weekend sparkling wine tastings until May 25, along with jazz music sessions and vinyl DJ sets scheduled from June 7 to August 9. In addition, six more luxury and premium contemporary boutiques are anticipated to open at Fashion Island by the end of this year, further enriching the variety of shopping experiences available to visitors.

With the opening of its Newport Beach boutique, Rubin & Chapelle is poised to make a significant impact on the local fashion scene, aligning with the growing trend of sustainable luxury brands in the retail market.

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• Orange Coast: Rubin & Chapelle Boutique Opening
• WWD: Fashion Island Shopping Destination
• Wikipedia: Newport Beach, California
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• Encyclopedia Britannica: Sustainable Fashion