Michael Nusskern, the stylish women’s wear boutique, has long been the go-to destination for Newport Beach women-in-the-know. The greenery-covered boutique at Harbor View is an unmissable spot, both for its eye-catching window displays and thoughtfully curated mix of ready-to-wear fashion.

More than 35 years after founding the boutique, owner Wakim Kivorkian remains intimately involved in the business, from sourcing the latest looks at Fashion Weeks across the globe to styling his loyal clientele. 

“Fashion is art: you get up in the morning and decide what picture you want to present, what painting you are creating,” Kivorkian says. “When you feel good, you just conquer, you have fun. The right clothes give you that confidence. To bring this energy to Newport Beach is incredibly rewarding.”

While Kivorkian started Michael Nusskern in Fullerton, a loyal client — and now dear friend — believed the boutique needed to be in Newport Beach.

“She called me up and said, ‘Write this down: There’s a space for lease, and I’m going to give you the number. You need to be here!’ ”

The space was with Irvine Company.

“When you feel good, you just conquer, you have fun — the right clothes give you that confidence. To bring this energy to Newport Beach is incredibly rewarding.”

Michael Nusskern owner Wakim Kivorkian

“Since coming to Newport Beach, we’ve had a wonderful partnership with Irvine Company over the years,” Kivorkian says. “They noticed our talent right away from our high sales numbers and they’ve nurtured us. They made it easy to move locations and ultimately consolidate here at Harbor View, which is the perfect spot for our boutique.”

Today Michael Nusskern inhabits 2,000 square feet of sophisticated fashion perfection with a Newport Beach sensibility. The boutique carries a mix of international labels including Dorothee Schumacher, Isabel Marant, Lapointe, Forte_Forte, Barbara Bui, PierAntonioGaspari, Rohe, Derek Lam and Proenza Schouler, as well as LA-based favorite Raquel Allegra.

“We go all over the world to source the most unique, international labels,” Kivorkian says. “At Paris Fashion Week, for example, we’re watching what everyone is wearing and how they’re styling these looks, then we translate that to our clients here in Newport Beach.”

It’s this passion for style and bespoke service that sets Michael Nusskern apart. Kivorkian himself works seven days a week to ensure every client has exactly what she needs — all without a styling fee.

“As soon as a new collection comes in, we put aside our clients’ sizes, we style, style, style, and we have everything set for them in their dressing room when they arrive. It’s a very personal relationship.”

Experience the difference of personalized styling with the latest ready-to-wear looks at Michael Nusskern at Harbor View.