Benchley Luggage Ltd., established in 1977, features the best in
luggage, games, travel accessories, small leather goods and more. It
has a Tumi shop-in-a-shop -- a top-quality business case, travel bag,
handbag and accessories company. Exclusive nylon fabric, nearly
indestructible wheels and patented handles and closure systems are
some of Tumi's innovations. Classic games to choose from include
chess, dominos, backgammon, bridge and Monopoly. Globes, handmade
pens, desk accessories and Kipling bags are a few of Benchley's great
finds. Benchley Luggage 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 at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 759-9101.
DECORATE WITH ANTHROPOLOGIE
Philadelphia-based Anthropologie, a popular upscale sister store
to Urban Outfitters, offers one-stop shopping for stylish apparel,
home decor and gifts. Even though it's a national chain retailer, it
feels like a Parisian flea market. The enormous rusted, weathered
tin-tiled ceiling from a Philadelphia mansion and the living room,
bedroom, bathroom and garden vignettes add to its charm.
Anthropologie offers travel-inspired clothing, an eclectic feminine
take on the Bohemian look; reproduction furnishings and one-of-a kind
objects from Asia and Europe; and personal items such as soaps,
books, candles and gifts. All decor can be bought: tables, beds,
sofas, linens, mirrors, lighting, and rugs. Anthropologie 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 at Fashion Island in
Newport Beach. (949) 720-9946. www.anthropologie.com.
GET TOUGH JEWELRY
SoHo-based Stuart Moore showcases 35 European jewelry designers,
including its own Stuart Moore line, which specializes in
hand-fabricated platinum and 18-karat gold jewelry. Designs are
minimalist; many are Bauhaus-inspired. Highest quality engagement
rings are their specialty. Stuart Moore has copyrighted designs and
says that its platinum or gold is twice as hard and has twice the
tensile strength as almost all competitors Moore says that 99% of
jewelers cast their rings. "This is the best quality product on the
market, bar none," Moore said. "G.I.A.-certified diamonds are priced
at least 35% less than retail." The store has an annual sale in
April. Selected styles are reduced up to 50%. Stuart Moore is open
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
