Metropolitan Museum of Art’s reproductions on sale

GREER WYLDER

For more than a hundred years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s staff

of historians, designers and master craftspeople choose pieces from

the museum’s collections to reproduce for everyone to appreciate, and

to help support its collections and programs.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store’s items represent more than

5,000 years of culture from special exhibitions and its permanent

collection. The reproductions vary in size from the original, and

quantities can be limited. There are decorative objects, bronze and

cast marble sculptures; art books; prints; jewelry; scarves; and even

an educational children’s boutique section. An annual holiday sale

and summer sale in June.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store is open from 10 a.m. to 9

p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and from 11

a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level One, South Coast Plaza. (714)

435-9160. https://www. metmuseum.org/store.

RIVERS EDGE CLOSING

Unfortunately, the Rivers Edge is closing. It’s having a large

estate clearance sale. It carries great functional furniture, new and

used, mostly in mid-century modern styles. And, there’s an eclectic

mix of home accessories. 1661 Superior Ave. in Costa Mesa. (949)

642-7600.

CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE

Stix & Stones Consignment carries an eclectic selection of

furniture, accessories and jewelry. It has also received luxury men’s

accessories from Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Davidoff, a.testoni,

S.T.Dupont and Gucci. Items consist of men’s clutch bags, cigar

tubes, cigar cutters, lighters and humidors. Collector’s can find

pens from Cartier, S.T.Dupont, Montblanc and Jorg Hysek. Merchandise

is in new or nearly new condition. Stix & Stones Consignment is open

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; and from 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. Saturday. 333 E. 17th Street, Ste. 12B, Costa Mesa. (949)

646-7233.

LUXURY FOR MEN

Garys is a high-end luxury men’s clothing store that’s offers a

progressive international mix of designer brands. Many lines are

Italian. Top sellers include Zegna, Giorgio Armani, Loro Piana and

Luciano Barbera. It’s the only boutique store at Fashion Island to

carry the Haupt and George Roth collections, and Oxxford, known as

the finest American-made tailored clothing. President Bush wore a

herringbone Oxxford suit to his inauguration. Oxxford suits start at

$2,295 and could last a lifetime. Owner Dick Braeger was one of three

original partners of Cole Haan, so naturally, Garys does a big shoe

business. About 60% of the shoes are Cole Haan’s. The rest are

specialty Italian brands, including Giorgio Armani, Prada, and

handmade Moreschi and Gravati. Garys also has its own BOSS Hugo Boss

shop that offers a label system; red is fashion forward, trimmer fit;

orange is sport; black is classic; green is golf; and white is the

Baldessarini luxury collection. Sportswear, knits and T-shirts sell

like crazy here, yet they offer an extensive suit collection, as

well. Ask for David Cantu, who offers excellent customer service.

Eight exceptional tailors on staff can offer same-day tailoring.

There are two annual sales -- after Christmas and in July. Garys is

open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 759-1174.

SCHOOL FASHIONS

Macy’s South Coast Plaza will host a fun back-to-school fashion

show on Saturday at 2 p.m. with Seventeen magazine and stars from

NBC’s daytime series “Passions.” The hottest looks in fashion, from

vintage to rock star looks, will be shown. If you purchase $75 or

more worth of merchandise, you’ll receive a special gift bag.

Clinique will also offer mini-makeovers using their new colors.

Attendees can meet and receive autographs from Liza Huber and Lindsay

Korman, stars of “Passions.” THISIT department, Level 2.

Reservations: (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231.

AMERICAN LOOKS

American Eagle Outfitters carries its exclusive brand of

affordable casual and high-quality clothing that’s ideal for

college-age kids. Its collections feature modern basics such as

jeans, surplus and graphic T-shirts, and an assortment of

accessories, outerwear, foot and swimwear. The AE Reissue is its

latest collection of timeless favorites from the 1950s through the

1990s, slightly altered for an appealingly updated look. The new Blue

Issue line has 27 jeans for men and women that draw on the best in

denim from the past. Women’s styles include hipster, stretch and

classic favorites; and men’s jeans vary from boot cut, straight-leg

and work wear styles. The AE Reissue line also offers surplus items

ideal for back-to-school wear. Vintage slim fitting shirts for men;

herringbone and canvas fabrics for women mixed with feminine sheer

tops. (714) 556-8602. American Eagle Outfitters is open from 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and

from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level One, near Robinsons-May at

South Coast Plaza. (714) 556-8602. https://www.ae.com.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at

[email protected]; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; or by

fax at (949) 646-4170.