both make a statement and, more importantly, tell a story. Allegro is fascinated with presenting the past through fashion. She has a stock of vintage women’s and men’s couture that come with barcodes giving information about who may have worn it or where it may have been filmed—her inventory is from a shuttered costumery in Hollywood. Just a fraction of this inventory is ready for show in Monterey County. The rest of it remains preserved in a 60,000-square-foot warehouse in Los Angeles, filled with garments ranging from the 1940s to the 1990s. Curated pieces like these make the kind of statements that are timeless in the same way a best-in-show vehicle does during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The pieces can signal luxury or laid-back (denim jackets from the ’80s, for example), but always curated taste. Allegro says that her inventory typically requires hours of research. Much of that work involves examining the hardware or sewing pattern of garments to verify that the piece wasn’t altered or updated. The allure of such pieces is Mixing more than matching period pieces can create a distinct personality. In this case rancher footwear with vintage 1980s University of Oregon letterman’s jacket accessorized with a simple Japanese daypack. Modeled by Sarone Kelete. Women’s style can be a blend of designers and eras, like these patterned pants paired with a leather jacket, accented by Sesto Meucci woven-leather block heeled shoes and a Universal Genève watch from the 1940s. Modeled by Frances Breidenstein. DANIEL DREIFUSS DANIEL DREIFUSS Let Us Create Your Dream Landscape P.M. Landscaping is a proud supporter of Monterey County for 17 years, from its multi-level service of sustainable landscaping to continued patronage of local non-profit organizations, local youth clubs and our communities. Our Services Include: • Design/Installation • Commercial/Residential Maintenance • Irrigation • Dumpster Service • Emergency Storm Clean Up 2611 Garden Rd., Monterey ’25 VOTED BEST LANDSCAPER 8 YEARS IN A ROW! PMLandscaping_1-2h_Haven26_kpr.indd 1 7/23/26 11:30 AM 28 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® HAVEN 2026-2027
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