Landing the best of suits

David August-Lifestyle Outfitters offers high-end custom wardrobes for sports figures, entertainers and executives. David August dresses the Lakers, the Clippers, the Mighty Ducks and some of their coaches and owners.

David August's specialty is creating an entire look for clients, and defining their lifestyle and working their wardrobes around it.

"Many of our clients have private jets, so our showroom is at the back side of John Wayne airport," owner David Heil said. "It's accessible from the tarmac."

The beautiful New York-style loft showroom is where clients meet for one-on-one consultations. Clients include busy executives who have multiple homes or customers who just need a suit for weddings or business.

Suits start at $2,000, most cost from $2,500 to $3,500. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. 3140 Airway Ave. in Costa Mesa. (714) 545-7848. www.davidaugustinc.com.

A PREVIEW OF AN EXCHANGE

Armani Exchange and Teen Vogue invite shoppers from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday to preview the Armani Exchange Holiday Collection.

The event includes a live DJ, drinks and sweets. Also, shoppers will receive 20% off full price merchandise.

Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Level 1, near Robinsons-May at South Coast Plaza. (714) 556-8842. www.armaniexchange.com.

FIND A JEWEL OF A GIFT AT BLACKMAN'S

Blackman's is a great shop to have your watch adjusted, your rings cleaned or find the perfect wedding, baby and holiday gift.

Owner Bruce Blackman recently purchased jewelry in Hong Kong and Bangkok that's perfect for holiday gifts.

New merchandise includes button style earrings with an emerald and diamond checkerboard pattern, dangling smoky topaz and classic diamond studs in new martini settings. There's an aquamarine set with a ring, pendant and several styles of earrings.

Stylish and fun rubber necklaces from Gellner, a German company, have clasps made of pearls, sapphires and diamond balls.

Blackman Ltd. also offers unique wood pieces: antique wooden fish on stands, hand carved dragons of rain tree wood, antique jewelry boxes and yoga cats.

Collectors of Bjorn Wiinblad will appreciate his whimsical pottery items from Denmark.

Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Validated parking. 3408-1 Via Oporto in Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach (949) 673-9334.

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YOUTH CLOTHING

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