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14 | April 11, 2019 | Malibu surfside news news<br />
malibusurfsidenews.com<br />
Fans gather at John Varvatos Malibu to help Woolsey Fire Victims<br />
Barbara Burke<br />
Freelance Reporter<br />
He is the star of the runway<br />
and of the popular<br />
television show “Fashion<br />
Master” and, in many of his<br />
loyal, admiring fans’ minds.<br />
He is a leading, quintessential<br />
men’s fashion designer<br />
of our time.<br />
John Varvatos met with<br />
delighted customers at a<br />
well-attended, convivial<br />
evening sales fundraising<br />
function at the Malibu store<br />
in Cross Creek on Thursday,<br />
April 4.<br />
The philanthropic event<br />
highlighted his Spring Collection<br />
and 10 percent of all<br />
proceeds were donated to<br />
Woolsey Fire victims.<br />
Malibu is a mecca for casual<br />
yet cutting-edge, highquality<br />
apparel, and for 11<br />
years, John Varvatos’ store<br />
has spearheaded new looks<br />
and helped customers shine.<br />
His are timeless, classic<br />
investment pieces that never<br />
go out of style, serve as a<br />
fashion statement, last for<br />
decades and provide a platform<br />
for a person to present<br />
with a hip, unique look, one<br />
that highlights a person’s individuality.<br />
As the popular D.J. Andres<br />
Sette Arrura spun “Life<br />
in the Fast Lane,” and patrons<br />
enjoyed upscale mixed<br />
drinks, Ed Marek took it all<br />
in.<br />
“I come here all the time<br />
to buy John’s wonderful<br />
jewelry and clothes, such as<br />
this great bracelet and the<br />
shirt I am wearing,” he said.<br />
“I love his styles because,<br />
although I’m only a real estate<br />
guy, when I wear John’s<br />
clothes, I get to pretend that<br />
I am a rock and roll star.”<br />
Customer Richard Fields<br />
heartily agreed, displaying<br />
a jacket he bought when<br />
Varvatos began his business<br />
in 2001, all the while<br />
purchasing another classic<br />
jacket.<br />
“I bought the leather jacket<br />
that I’m wearing right<br />
when John started his line,”<br />
Fields said. “It is still in<br />
style because John is far and<br />
above a fashion designer for<br />
all time and his pieces are<br />
cutting edge but not wacky<br />
like some designers’ lines.”<br />
The ladies like Varvatos’<br />
jewelry as well.<br />
“His pieces are versatile<br />
as well as being cuttingedge,”<br />
Melissa Finkelstein<br />
said. “I could see working<br />
them into my wardrobe.<br />
Melissa’s husband, Marc<br />
Finkelstein agreed, noting,<br />
“I manufacture leather and<br />
I am a big fan of John’s because<br />
the materials he uses<br />
in his apparel are of the<br />
highest quality.”<br />
Sales were repeatedly<br />
ringing up, as were the donations<br />
for the Woolsey Fire<br />
victims, a fact that delighted<br />
Varvatos and his many customers.<br />
As he affably chatted with<br />
attendees and signed leather<br />
jackets, shirts and caps, he<br />
inquired how they fared in<br />
the fire.<br />
His customers admire<br />
him for his brilliant designs<br />
as well as his gravitas, and<br />
Varvatos is proud to contribute<br />
to the Malibu community.<br />
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Residents gathered at John Varvatos Malibu to support Woolsey Fire victims on April 4. photos by Barbara Burke/22nd<br />
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John Varvatos signs garments for his fans.
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