A British discovery of the runway that honours its landscape and invites the world to look west.
There are fashion weeks that happen in cities. And then there are fashion weeks that happen in places — where the landscape breathes through every silhouette on the runway.
OC Fashion Week® is the latter.
“If fashion is a language, style is what we speak,” says Kathryn Marino, Founder, OC Fashion Week®. “Those new to it, or just discovering their own sense of confidence and style, are speaking loudly from the front row.”
Established 2005. Recognised as California Fashion Week℠ since 2013. Orange County is not a market to watch. It is a destination to visit — where fashion is a lifestyle, the coastline is the backdrop, and the designers are telling stories no other runway in the world can tell.
Catalina Island, 25th March
The season opened at the Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island — the iconic 1930s landmark once the playground of Hollywood’s golden age. Vanessa Lozada made her triumphant return here — first discovered as a student designer in 2017, her 2026 presence was a revelation. Each dress its own event. Each silhouette a complete world. Alongside her, Jesse J Collections, Luna Fashion House, and jeweller Desert Daisy Jewelry completed an evening as timeless as the island itself. The Casino Ballroom returns this Fall 2026.
Newport Beach, 27th March
Melissa Locke, Mrs. California United States, and Simon Polito of The Polito Group emceed an intimate evening of curated collections at My Sister’s Closet and Well Suited — a boutique that proved luxury and community are never mutually exclusive.
Ever Club, Tustin, 28th March
Diego Fashions delivered the season’s most quietly powerful statement — a revival of resort wear carrying the warmth of the Pacific in every colour and drape. The coastal vibe in full, unapologetic bloom.
Swim Week — Coming Soon
Show dates: May 20th–22nd. Model casting May 2nd, 8AM–10AM — location TBA. Register at ocfashionweek.com/pages/model. Designer registration open at ocfashionweek.com/pages/designer.
Lena Milinovic, CEO, Lena Laced Closet: “It’s been an incredible honor to be a sponsor of OC Fashion Week since 2020 and to serve on the Fashion Council Advisory Board. Being part of this community has allowed me to support emerging designers and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of fashion in Orange County.”
OC Fashion Week® — California Fashion Week℠ — The Luxury Market of California®. Established 2005.
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Contact: Chloe York | [email protected] | 949-235-5084 | ocfashionweek.com
