David Rickey Sport is an upscale men's clothing boutique at
Westcliff Court and probably the best designed men's store in town.
Every inch of this modern store was a vision of owners David Heil and
Rick Lamitie. They chose beautiful South African avodire satin wood,
oversized dressing room doors that spin 360 degrees, as well as
spinning display units for instant changing looks. A runway cuts
through the store for fashion shows.
It's easy to find sizes. Six shelves travel around the store with
sizes arranged on the same level. With 50 different collections to
choose from, the store's No. 1 goal is to carry something for
everyone.
This sister-store to custom clothier David Rickey & Co. is also
known for its travel apparel suggestions. An island, altitude, city
and vintage wardrobe can be customized. It might seem that most
designs are a little edgy, but there are classics too -- basic tees,
slacks and simple knits. Teens to men in their 70s shop here for hip
and fashionable designs by Paola Pecora, Paul Smith, John Varvatos, 3
Dot, Just Cavalli, D & G and the David Rickey label. Nice fabrics and
patterns. The store also offers accessories, shoes toiletries and my
favorite, the Fruits and Passion Cucina soap line.
Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. David Rickey Sport
is at 1733 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. Call (949) 650-6400.
MORE DAVID RICKEY
Near South Coast Plaza, David Rickey & Co. offers hand-tailored
wardrobes for sports figures, entertainers and professionals. David
Rickey dresses NBA coach Phil Jackson and the entire Lakers team as
well as other NBA and NFL players. Starting with one-on-one
consultations to find out clients' lifestyles needs, David Rickey
then provides both casual and special occasion wear. With more than
10,000 fabrics to choose from, modern to classic apparel can be made.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday. The store is at 580 Anton Blvd., No. 105 in Costa
Mesa. Call (714) 432-7848.
THE WHITE DRESS
When Marlis Porter and Jeannine Penta opened The White Dress, a
new bridal store, they set out to offer couture wedding gowns that
you can't find anywhere else in Southern California. They searched
for gowns in San Francisco, Chicago and New York and now carry
designer gowns from Elizabeth Fillmore, Robert Danes, Reva,
Mivasagar, Model Novias, Palazzo and Wearkstatt.
