South Coast Plaza welcoming Joe’s Jeans

Premium denim retailer Joe’s Jeans is set to open first Orange County location at South Coast Plaza in time for back-to-school shopping, according to a company press release.

The Los Angeles-based denim and fashion line will move into a 1,400-square-foot boutique space in the Crate and Barrel wing near Anthropologie. It is expected to be open by early August.

“We are excited to celebrate our Joe’s brand with the high-profile visibility associated with opening a store in South Coast Plaza, a world-class premier shopping destination,” Marc Crossman, president of Joe’s Jeans, said in a prepared statement.

Joe’s offers denim and contemporary collections for men, women and children, as well as accessories, including shoes and handbags.

J. Crew’s Mens Shop will also open the first Orange County store with a location at South Coast Plaza in August. The store will occupy a 3,400-square-foot space on Level 2, Bloomingdale’s wing.

It will also feature a suit shop with the brand’s best-selling Ludlow Suit.

— Sarah Peters

Twitter: @speters01