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Designers Sheila Simone California, Bella Paradise, Alicia Dakteris, Gambari Milano hit Day 2 of OC Fashion Week in French Riviera Style

Reminiscent of South of France, Orange County's Fashion World 2022 begins as we collectively watch the fierce and fabulous descend on the Riviera for the luxury market of California's own OC Fashion Week® Parisiennes may envy the fabulous weather ahead at Newport's coveted Balboa Bay Resort as yellow and white stripe umbrellas billow in the wind seaside in the yacht -loving communities of Newport Beach. Ketel One Vodka's most delectable cocktail concoctions kiss the sun with delicious botanical peach blossoms and cucumber mint. Day 2 of OC Fashion Week® gleams a promise of all that is glamorous and compelling on the catwalks in Newport Beach. Not to be confused with St. Tropez, beautiful and stunning runway models and the chicest local OC Influencers fill the Front Row Seats to watch Local, Domestic and International Designers descend on the Runways presented by Aston Martin Newport Beach, #1 Aston Martin Dealer in the World 2021 and OC Fashion Week's Official Car of the Catwalk. We can hardly wait as OC's most coveted socialites are finally liberated from covid suppression and revived for this all-american venue in vibrant colors, edgy hair and makeup, and frontrow glam unlike any other. Dr. Tricia Wallace @PelvicHealthandWellness and RN @HMAHydrationSuite extraordinaire Jamie Howder hosts this fabulous day!

Special Thank you to Cush & Wakefield @cushwake and @KineticNewport for Hosting our Model Castings this season!

Orange County, the Luxury Market of California, Kicks Off OC Fashion Week® March 6-8, 2022 with the Official Car of the Catwalk: Aston Martin Newport Beach.

NEWPORT BEACH – February 22, 2022

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"If Vogue ranked fashion capitals by spend, Orange County would be in the Top 5," says Kathryn Marino. The Executive Producer of OC Fashion Week® was surprised to learn Vogue had used SEO company, The Global Language Monitor, to determine past Fashion Capital rankings. "And, well, when you're Vogue, with a multitude of magazines at your helm, the advertising drives the SEO whereas Orange County's residing consumers and fashion shoppers drive the spend. This directly results in a powerful retail economy.” A DHL Global International Commerce Vice President concurred with validating numbers in identifying Orange County as leading in luxury online shopping -superseding the LA market in luxury goods, beauty and apparel over standard streetwear.

.Aston Martin Newport Beach, the dynamic dealership that earned accolades this year as the #1 Aston Martin dealer in the World in 2021, was named the Official Car of the Catwalk for the 2021-2022 season. It seems only fitting that the British sports car synonymous with extraordinary design would partake in OC’s most luxurious event acknowledges Jeff West, General Manager.

Ketel One Vodka heats up the catwalk each day of OC Fashion Week® with exquisite cocktails from its collections of Botanicals and signature martinis boasting a twist of St. Tropez.

“We are thrilled to be an official sponsor of OC Fashion Week® and share this exciting event with the Orange County community" says Ariane MacDonald, Principal Owner of Dawson Cole Fine Art and OC Fashion Week's Opening Day Venue for its 10th sponsorship year. "I’m so excited to be opening the show" says Fashion Designer Sheila Simone of Sheila Simone Collections who Opens the Catwalk at the Balboa Bay Resort for OC Fashion Week's first-time at the venue on Day 2, March 7th, following a very special celebration of International Women's Day with designers Jamielle Rankine-Kirlew, Chief Diversity Officer of OC Fashion Week® and Belarus Designer Tatiana Shabelnik held at the Monaniko Art Gallery on Day 3, March 8th in Mission Viejo.

OC Fashion Week® is transitioning into a 501(c)6 non-profit community dedicated to helping emerging fashion designer talents garner retail community support for their start-up businesses. International Designers at OC Fashion Week® are looking to be discovered in the luxury market of California by some of the most coveted retail buyers who not only attend Fashion Weeks globally but also live in Orange County. "Some of the most viable fashion destinations are here driving tourism as South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island and Lido Marina Village are hubs for luxury shoppers who travel with the sole purpose of spending."

"We can't wait for the lineup of fashion designers @ocfashionweek to launch and prevail. We may not be St. Tropez but with our bustling yacht-loving communities and fierce love of fashion acquisition we recognize a true fashion capital when we see it by spend," says Marino. “And we can't wait to see Art and Fashion celebrated together as we benefit our wonderful charity partner OC Fashion Week® on the Catwalk this March 6-8th at Dawson Cole Fine Art says Ariane MacDonald.

RN Jamie Howder of HMA Hydration Suite co-host Opening Day with Dr. Patricia Wallace of Pelvic Health and Wellness Official Sponsors @ocfashionweek and hosts of television show Fashionista Now Boarding: OC Fashion Week® to air on KWHY TV end of March.

OC Fashion Week® begins on March 6th-8th, 2022 Laguna Beach on Day 1, Balboa Bay Club Resort on Day 2, and finishing the shows Monaniko Art Gallery on Day 3.” Award-Winning Hair and Make-Up by Official Runway teams TNT Academy and TNT Make-Up. Featured Award-Winning 2021 Photographer Apollo Reyes: Model Margo Balan

GENERAL ADMISSION FOR (1) DAY = $75.00 TICKET

DAILY FAST PASS (ALL) DAYS = $150.00 TICKET

DAY 2

MARCH 7TH

CATWALK SHOWSPACE: BALBOA BAY CLUB

TICKETS: $150.00

TIME*** CHANGE***

NOW >>>> 3PM TO 7PM

2022 Sponsors and Designers

FrontRow Attire: Spectacular Fierce Fashion

We would like to thank all of our 2022 and 2021 Sponsors without their incredible support our Runways would not be possible. Please follow, like, tag them your FrontRow stories and posts. Thank you in Advance, we'll see you on the Runway! Reserve seating will only be on hold for 20 minutes before show-time as Front Row must be filled for start of show to begin. If seating is not filled after hold time seating will be filled. We ask that all guest attendees remain seated throughout the entire duration of the catwalk to avoid photography and film disruption. Thank you in advance below are CDC details for any covid status inquiries.

2022 Sponsors and Designers

FrontRow Attire: Spectacular Fierce Fashion

We would like to thank all of our 2022 and 2021 Sponsors without their incredible support our Runways would not be possible. Please follow, like, tag them your FrontRow stories and posts. Thank you in Advance, we'll see you on the Runway! Reserve seating will only be on hold for 20 minutes before show-time as Front Row must be filled for start of show to begin. If seating is not filled after hold time seating will be filled. We ask that all guest attendees remain seated throughout the entire duration of the catwalk to avoid photography and film disruption. Thank you in advance below are CDC details for any covid status inquiries.

2022

Featured Sponsors include

* @dawsoncolefineart Official Venue

* @astonmartinewportbeach Official Car of the Catwalk

@foskariswellness Official Red Light Therapy

* @hmahydrationsuite Official Hydration Suite

* @johnvartaniandds Official Smile Sponsor

* @PelvicHealthandWellness Official

* @monaniko_ Official Venue

* @ketelonevodka Official Cocktail

* @ketelonevodkausa

@curlybartender

* @freedomtobe Official Charity Freedom to Be: The George Irwin Foundation

* @classicgentleman Official Entertainment Sponsor

* @soul7 Official Entertainment Sponsor

* @ggspartyboutique Official Sponsor

* @hauteoc Official Travel Sponsor

* @kineticnewport Official Model Casting Host

* @cushwake Official Model Casting Host

* @fodadaclothing Official T-shirt Sponsor

@lacasahotellb Official Designer Stays

* @comedorlaguna

* @rooftoplounge 

Lineup of Designers include ...

DAY 1:: Designers @DawsonColeFineArt, Laguna Beach Ca

@steffydemylo

@MaxJenny

@ushisato

@beatriz_accesories

@saullizacri

@highstatus_co

@fashionbyRohini

@ugochiuaba

DAY 2:: Designers @BalboaBayResort, Newport Beach

@sheilasimonecalifornia

@gambarimilano

@mybruthascloset

@CreateBugCo

@nuestrareinaunlimited

@ExtremeCollectionsUSA

@aliciadakteris

@bellaparadiseresort

Day 3:: Designers @Monaniko_ , Mission Viejo

@mumatribe

@TatianaShabelnik

@fodadaclothing

CDC

Face Coverings Are Optional Starting March 1

March 3, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated guidance on when face coverings are required. This announcement is an exciting step in our path to normal operations.

Face coverings are optional starting March 1, regardless of vaccination status, unless otherwise required by federal, state or local law.

The safety of our guests, models, designers , sponsors , press and staff remains our top priority and we will continue to monitor conditions closely. Even though face coverings are no longer required, anyone who wishes to wear a face covering is welcome to do so. Those who are not fully vaccinated are strongly recommended to continue wearing a face covering.

Free, high-quality KN95 face coverings will continue to be available at all of our facilities, and accommodations for individuals with vulnerabilities will be made available to ensure everyone are safe and feel supported.

Vaccinations are widely available and the benefit is clear: being fully vaccinated and getting a booster is the best way to protect yourself. Visit vaccines.gov to find information about vaccine availability in your area.

Have questions? Contact us at info@ocfashionweek.com