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A Treasure in the OC
By Pamela Delupio
In a county filled with what seems to be the same cookie cutter fashion sense, there is a gem of a
boutique striving to encourage individuality through collaborations with independent designers
and one of a kind pieces. Treasury Dept. takes residence in The Lab, sometimes called the Anti-
Mall, a Costa Mesa shopping center that promotes its own fun and funky vibe of creativity.
“We try to present a style rather than defining ourselves to one category,” says owner Mitch
Moseley. “We carefully hand select each piece and try and make sure that everything in our store
could be found in our own closet as well.”
Moseley and co-owner Devin Carlson opened their boutique in July of 2009 featuring indie
designers whom they also call their friends. Local designers such as Fremont, Endovanera, and
Nortwick will be a frequent presence in the store, along with Justin Bauer and Thom Gastelum,
as well as a future Treasury Dept. label of their own.
Their blog-style website shows just how hands on Moseley and Carlson truly are with the
boutique, their loyalty to their friends and a unique fashion style, boasting that most brands
carried in-store can’t be found within a 20 mile radius. “We are blessed to work with our friends
and favorite people,” adds Lindsay Cummins, general manager and women’s buyer.
The owners are hopeful they can keep their dreams of independent style alive. Moving forward,
Treasury Dept. anticipates an American-made line of wovens and denim in mid-November, an
expanding online store, and another location mid next year. In the mean time, their collective
advice for you fashionistas out there, “keep it simple and don’t try so hard.”
Published 2007, MetroPop Magazine

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Treasury Dept Article

  • 1. A Treasure in the OC By Pamela Delupio In a county filled with what seems to be the same cookie cutter fashion sense, there is a gem of a boutique striving to encourage individuality through collaborations with independent designers and one of a kind pieces. Treasury Dept. takes residence in The Lab, sometimes called the Anti- Mall, a Costa Mesa shopping center that promotes its own fun and funky vibe of creativity. “We try to present a style rather than defining ourselves to one category,” says owner Mitch Moseley. “We carefully hand select each piece and try and make sure that everything in our store could be found in our own closet as well.” Moseley and co-owner Devin Carlson opened their boutique in July of 2009 featuring indie designers whom they also call their friends. Local designers such as Fremont, Endovanera, and Nortwick will be a frequent presence in the store, along with Justin Bauer and Thom Gastelum, as well as a future Treasury Dept. label of their own. Their blog-style website shows just how hands on Moseley and Carlson truly are with the boutique, their loyalty to their friends and a unique fashion style, boasting that most brands carried in-store can’t be found within a 20 mile radius. “We are blessed to work with our friends and favorite people,” adds Lindsay Cummins, general manager and women’s buyer. The owners are hopeful they can keep their dreams of independent style alive. Moving forward, Treasury Dept. anticipates an American-made line of wovens and denim in mid-November, an expanding online store, and another location mid next year. In the mean time, their collective advice for you fashionistas out there, “keep it simple and don’t try so hard.” Published 2007, MetroPop Magazine