Fashionistas are expected to flock to StyleWeekOC at Fashion Island in Newport Beach Oct. 14-18. Presented in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival, the immersive five-day fashion event features brand activations, industry panels, fashion shows and a stylish opening night.
StyleWeekOC marks its 15 year anniversary this year with the theme, “Sunlit Glamoratti.” The fashion event and the film fest first partnered in 2024 and have done so each year since by combining elements of fashion and film into both events.
“Our partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival has elevated this event into something truly unique on the California Riviera, and this year’s Sunlit Glamoratti theme captures exactly why people fall in love with Newport Beach,” said Gerard Widder, vice president and general manager at Fashion Island.
Actress and podcaster Jamie Chung will headline StyleWeekOC in Newport Beach.
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Celebrity panelists, including headliner Jamie Chung, an actress, reality show star and podcaster, are set to join the event.
The week of fashion kicks off from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 14 with a red carpet-ready beauty event at Bloomingdale’s. Free and open to the public, the event features 20 beauty brands inviting guests to counter-hop at the upscale department store.
At 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15, StyleWeekOC will hit the runway at Neiman Marcus with 30 looks that bring the “Sunlit Glamoratti aesthetic to life” by showcasing pieces from fall ready-to-wear designer collections.
The party continues with a glamorous opening night gala, “Taste of Style,” presented by the film festival. Fashion Island restaurants Joey Restaurant, Sushi Roku, Telefèric Barcelona, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and others will serve bites from 10 p.m. to midnight.
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16, Neiman Marcus will host a by-appointment Guerlain spa experience with complimentary signature facials inspired by the Orchidée Impériale Collection.
Over on the Macy’s lawn, a “Coastal Collection” pop-up will take place from noon to 4 p.m. featuring curated collections by Fetneh Blake, Sienna Brown and Orange Twist.
At 6 p.m., Rémy Cointreau will host an interactive cocktail masterclass with Fashion Island restaurants Telefèric Barcelona, Cucina Enoteca and Levain Bakery. Tickets benefit the CASA OC foster care program.
Models wearing the latest fall trends in fashion walk the runway at the StyleWeekOC fashion show hosted by Neiman Marcus in Fashion Island.
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At 1 p.m. Oct. 17, keynote speaker Chung will discusses personal style, motherhood and her upcoming projects in a panel moderated by entertainment journalist Lindzi Scharf.
Then, at 4 p.m., guests can gather at the Fashion Island Main Stage for the West Coast premiere of “Couture to the Max,” a documentary on 10-year-old fashion designer Max Alexander, who will also make an in-person appearance.
At 6 p.m., Keltie Knight, an Emmy award-winning television personality and co-creator of the popular podcast “The Lady Gang,” will discuss her new memoir, “The F*ck Them Theory: Self-Help for People Who Are Done Being the Bigger Person.” “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alumna Crystal Kung Minkoff will moderate.
Other activations include in-store shopping parties from Monica Vinader, L’Agence, Varley, Rails, American Vintage, Vince, Hill House Home, Alice + Olivia and Farm Rio, as well as a True Colors pop-up color analysis introducing participants to their best hues on the Macy’s lawn.
On Oct. 18, the event wraps up with a fragrance masterclass at Neiman Marcus with French perfumery Guerlain featuring global ambassador Dawn Parton. Ticket holders can access the Guerlain Lounge for signature cocktails, light bites and quick consultations along with a $50 Neiman Marcus gift card.
At 6 p.m., guests can head to Screen 3 at The Lot for the premiere of “Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion,” a documentary that follows the rise of Armani, Versace, Gucci and Valentino, as well as Missoni, Zegna, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.
“StyleWeekOC continues to reinforce Fashion Island as a West Coast centerpiece for style, and we’re proud to bring that next-level experience to the Orange County community,” Widder said.
StyleWeekOC is at Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. For tickets and additional information, visit StyleWeekOC.com.
