Made famous world over by the popular television shows “The O.C” and “Housewives of Orange County”, its swim & surf culture, and luxury and designer name brands, Orange County is now home to its own fashion week as well. From May 8th through May 22nd, OC Fashion week will host a week-long series of workshops, lectures, competitions and fashion shows to recognize the strong momentum of the fashion industry in in the county.
Here’s a list of the events, as well as a contest link where you can enter to win a VIP pass to Saturday’s “OC BORN” 2011/12 Fall/Winter Collections Show featuring emerging Hispanic designer, Adolfo Sanchez.
Wednesday, May 18 Event: Lecture Series – “PRODUCING FASHION”: Production & Fair Trade
Guest speakers:
- Production – Bobbi Lee (Beach Bunny)
- Fair trade production – Bonnie Kim (Freedom & Fashion)
Location: DGWB ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS
217 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Admission: $20 GA, $10 students, OCFA members FREE
Thursday, May 19 Event: Lecture Series – “ENTERING THE FASHION BUSINESS”
Guest speaker:
- “Starting Your Own Fashion Business: Practical Tips on Forming a Company, Protecting Your Trademark and Avoiding Liablity” by Shelley M. Liberto of Law Offices of Shelley M. Liberto, Huntington Beach.
- “Self Promotion and Branding” by Aileen Holmes, Independent Artist/Graphic Designer/Textile Designer, www.aileenholmes.com
Location: DGWB ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS
217 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m. Admission: $20 GA, $10 students, OCFA members FREE
Friday, May 20 Event: “THE OC FASHION HOUSE” – Student Design Competition Fashion Show
Designer student participants:
- Rachel Anson – Art Institute OC
- Travis Villasenor – Art Institute OC
- Coral Castillo – Art Institute OC
- Crystalle Perez – Art Institute OC
- Karla Alvarado – Santa Ana College
- Monica Holdman – Long Beach City College
- Amber Hickman – Cal State University Long Beach
- Basil Malicsi – Cal State University Long Beach
- Dawn Roda – Cal State University Long Beach
- Kimberly Luu – Santa Ana College
Location: THE YOST THEATRE
301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: Doors open 7pm. Show 8 – 10 p.m.
Admission: $12 GA
Friday, May 20 Event: FASHION EXHIBIT: “CORSETS IN MODERN FASHION” – Cheri Wilson
Location: THE YOST THEATRE
301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Saturday, May 21 Event: Lecture Series -– “STYLE PRO” Guest Speakers:
- Style, Events & Promotions – Erin Bianchi (Bloomingdales)
- OC Trend Forecasting – Caroline Lettieri (nudawgntown.com)
Location: GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER
125 North Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: Lecture 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $20 GA, $10 students, OCFA members FREE
Saturday, May 21 Event: “OC BORN” – 2011/12 Fall/Winter Collections Show – Designers/Brands:
- DUAL SOCIETY – Rey Aquino – Men’s
- ADOLFO SANCHEZ – Adolfo Sanchez – Women’s
- i.CTZN – Sheena Gao, Laura Krusemark – Women’s/Men’s
- MATTEBLACK – Paul & Matt Wignall – Women’s/Men’s
Location: OUTDOOR: 2nd Street Promenade, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: VIP arrival 6:30p. Show 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Admission: GA FREE, RSVP Required for VIP
VIP After-Party: FREE, RSVP Required for VIP at: [email protected]
Sunday, May 22 FASHION EXHIBIT: “CORSETS IN MODERN FASHION” – Cheri Wilson
Location: THE YOST THEATRE
301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Sunday, May 22 Event: “RAISED IN OC” – 2011/12 Fall/Winter Children’s Wear Collections Fashion Show
Designers/Brands:
- kangacoo DESIGNS – Katie Nguyen – Boys & Girls
- AUNTIE KERRIE – Kerrie Garcia – Boys & Girls
- FORE!! AXEL & HUDSON – Paul Nguyen – Boys
Sunday, May 22 Event: “IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION” – 2011/12 Fall/Winter Designer Collection Fashion Show
Brands/Designers:
- 31 BITS – Accessories
- SIMPLY VINTAGE by SANTANA ROSE – Santana Rose – Accessories
- UPPER CLASS LABEL – Laura Mendrin – Women’s
- LOVE CLOTHING – Jill Lutrel – Women’s
- LOLA PAIGE – Jessica O’Hara, Thien Crisanto – Women’s
Location: THE YOST THEATRE
301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Doors open: 11:30a Time: 12:00p – 2:00p
Admission: $10 (kids under the age of 5 enter FREE)
>CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW WITH EMERGING HISPANIC DESIGNER ADOLFO SANCHEZ, HERE.
