Giuliana Montecito

There’s a new kid on the block. That would be Giuliana Montecito. Before, it was named Giuliana Haute Couture. It’s a charming boutique in the upper village near Via Vie restaurant and next door to what was Lana Marme’s at 1485 East Valley Road Ste 3. The new family owned shop creative director Mandana Mir has expanded the price line and brought in some different designers. Something for longtime customers and for new ones.

Recently Mandana had a fashion show at Casa Dorinda. The lunch crowd all attended to watch their friends model some of the latest fashions with me moderating. Toni Amorteguy coordinated the whole event and we even had some brave gentlemen nodding their approval.

The classic ladies gliding throughout the dining room were: Ruth Orthwain, Sunni Thomas, Sally Beckham, Cynthia Thoreson, Wendy Yager, June Kjaempe, Ann Edmonston, Joanie Myers, and Adrienne Girod. Sandy Parkerson wasthere to guide them on and off the platform.

For those of you who miss Joseph Ribkoff designs, they’re back along with Lilly Pulitzer and Oprah’s favorite Chiara Bonni. There will be more casual brands and no linen. The clothes will travel. An extra bonus is an in-house seamstress Nelly Bondarenko who will make things fit or alter clothes from your own closet. Next time you’re in the upper village stop in and have a look.