A’maree’s

This is a surprisingly editorial boutique housed in a unique space near the water in Newport. Because of the expansive space, the ambiance is more like a market, with different tables representing different designers in vignettes that are constantly changing. This is a great place to find more obscure labels in Orange County, and the editing is interesting — though I wouldn’t say I love it. Plus that sales staff leave you alone to browse.

As an apparel industry veteran, I had the pleasure of traveling the world for design and inspiration (read: I was paid to go shopping). With these travels I’ve been to some amazing stores, but not one has rivaled Amarees. Every detail is exquisite and the floor portholes are my favorite. I’m always warmly welcomed, treated with respect and provided just the right amount of service — even in my sweaty yoga clothes. I look much younger than my 30+ years and many stores are dismissive — but not at Amarees. It is the only store in OC that carries Celine, and I love to support local for these special purchases — rather than hauling myself up to Barney’s Wilshire. I love that they retained the architectural spirit (I remember dining here at Canos as a little girl) — great memories. Keep up the great work!

Fashionistas! This place is heaven! The selection is perfect… from Celine to Saint Laurent to The Row!!! And the view… cannot be beat! This place is my go-​to when I can’t drive to LA for my shopping fix! Don’t know why it took me forever to write them their 5 star review!

This IS the absolutely the BEST boutique around! Great selection from the best designers around. Their store is absolutely beautiful overlooking the water and the merchandise is displayed nicely throughout the store. The staff Denise and Christian were extremely friendly and helpful. I didn’t have a clue what to buy my girlfriend but they helped me find a couple items my girlfriend loved! Definitely check this place out!

This is not just a boutique– this is an experience of beauty. I have never experienced a place like this. Perhaps in my wildest dreams watching Pretty Woman as a little girl– but even that description downplays the artistry of this rare retail spectacle! If you can afford to casually shop here, then good for you! Enjoy this waterside wonderland! If (like me) it far surpasses the everyday and even the special occasion purchase– I would still encourage you to walk around! You will not be I’ll-received by the lovely owners– 2 sisters– who are the brains behind this phenomenon!
I stumbled upon this place as it was on my list of stores to see while promoting a fashion line. While it was clear the second I walked in this was the type of place (if such a ‘type’ exists in the US outside of A’maree’s) that noteworthy designers will send custom-​made pieces in hopes of being showcased /​sold at this gallery of ready to wear!
Anyways– after being greeted so warmly– despite the clear implications that I was not a customer from the get go, I was encouraged to walk the store– which I can’t describe how beautiful it is, really. It reminded me of Clemenceau Château in Loire Valley, France.
I brought my boyfriend back. He hates to shop. He couldn’t understand how or why I could possibly be brining him to a boutique I’d recently visited.
…Well, We stayed for over an hour. We were served flutes of some of the most delicious sparking rosé’s I’ve ever tasted. We had a spectacular afternoon. Dawn, one of the sisters, was an incredible host. My boyfriend included our afternoon at A’maree’s as one of the highlights of our 6 week climbing and camping trip up the coast of North America.
Honestly, little head-​sets that you put on when you walk in to tell you about the clothes, shoes, accessories– wouldn’t seem inappropriate — and I mean that in the best way possible!

Very kind staff! This is a place that has some of the most elegant events with an amazing setting. How many other boutique have boat parking right? This is set over looking Newport harbor and has an amazing flow to the store.

Christa is awesome, we needed some buttons that were damaged on a blouse bought at the store. This was entirely our fault but Christa went totally out of her way and mailed us brand new buttons, this was way above and beyond what was expected, A’marees is awesome and so is Christa.

A’maree’s is by far the most sophisticated boutique in Newport.
The merchandise is absolutely gorgeous and beautifully displayed.
The clothes and shoes I’ve gotten here become my classic favorites.
It’s a place I go for something really special and unique — when they have their fantastic sales. Their sales are worth waiting for since the prices are (understandably) high.
Even during a sale, their sales people are attentive and friendly. Very low key.
I like their new location and just love their style.

Yes! WooHoo! This is «As good as it gets!» Absolutely thrilled to be introduced to the «world of A’maree’s» by my gorgeous cousin who knows where all the best boutiques are! Designer women’s clothing, beautifully chosen accessories and the owners are just wonderfully warm and helpful. I especially like the personal attention and highly recommend!

One of the most spectacular fashion boutiques I have come across, anywhere! Beautifully chosen pieces for each season. Plus, the staff is extremely knowledgeable and warm.

My friend and I went to both locations this week. The Balboa Island one is a waste of time. You can see our review on that one. But this location on PCH is one of the most beautiful stores I’ve ever seen in my life. It is also one of the most expensive. The staff was super friendly (not snobby at all). We purchased a few small gift items. If you have a lot of extra cash burning a whole in your Chloe Handbag, then this is the place to spend it. It’s worth the trip just to see the beautiful atmosphere and merchandise.

If I had money to burn I would only shop at Amarees. Everything is amazing… Whenever I pop in I always find several lovely pieces (from casual to formal). The staff is ready and willing to help — this is particularly helpful if you have a special event to attend and don’t want to search through every rack. The owners are as lovely as their clothes… and the jewelry selection is incredible. Very unique pieces.
I think maybe I need to go next week.

Beautiful store, fabulous Vogue-​worthy selection (indeed they have been mentioned in Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue a few times). Even with South Coast Plaza nearby (and every shopper worth her dime would know that SCP has pretty much everything), Amaree’s holds her own. The store carries wide yet well-​edited selection of ready-​to-​wear pieces from exclusive, hard-​to-​find designers such as Brunello Cucinelli, Yohji, Lanvin (the accessories selection is particularly mouthwatering), Dries, Louboutin, Jil Sander… oh my. I literally swooned when I first walked in — the level of sophistication is on par with some of the finest boutiques in New York, Paris, San Francisco, London, Rome…
Any fashion savvy woman, from socialite to your average professional woman, would find something to love here. The catch, of course, is that it is breathtakingly pricey (the front store more so than the other parts), an average professional like myself (albeit a well-​paid one), limits herself to accessories and the occasional treat but every encounter has been a memorable one.

This is as good as it gets! Family owned and run, PERSONAL attention. really a CLASSY place. Beyond beautiful things. special orders, I’ve found that the things that stay in my closet for years and years are the treasures I found at Amaree’s. Everything else comes and goes. It’s so worth it to find something you really love here and treasure it for a long time. If you see something, you have to buy it though. Not a a lot of any one thing. Likely you’ll come back for it and it will be gone! Amazing sale in mid-​January and mid-​July every year.

I’ve done a lot of remote contact with A’marees (phone, email) and everytime the staff has been accomodating, friendly, and sweet. They really are all about service here.
And yes, they do have Balenciaga. Just called today and the staff gave me their entire stock, which includes some great pieces! Definitely worth it to check this place out!

they have a big selection of high end designers here. i can’t believe this is in oc. they carry jil sanders, dries van noten, lanvin, etc. something i don’t really expect the oc housewife to wear. they’re too tacky. LOL.

Hmmm, not sure why the listing says A’marees twice but …
This store has been in this plaza for as long as I have lived here. I have watched it morph over the years into what is now the most perfect selection of women’s, high-​end, designer clothing. I mean every item in this store is amazing. You know at Neiman’s there are some cute things and a lot of «filler» pieces??? Well, here it is all good. Not good, GREAT!!! But here is the catch… it is soooooo expensive. You will find every top designer here, Balenciaga (and, yes, they have THE bag… in every color), Yoghi Yamamoto, Lanvin, Christian Louboutin, Henry Beguilan, Chloe, Jil Sander… it goes on and on. If I were like «Oprah rich», I would buy everything here. But since I am just «wife of doctor» rich, I don’t get much. They have 2 sales a year. Get on the mailing list. The customer service is amazing if you look like someone who can afford to shop there, if you don’t look like it, they are brief but pleasant. If you are a fashionista, you should definitely stop in to see all the clothing you have only seen in magazines. They are even more beautiful in person.