For the second year, StyleWeekOC® and Newport Beach Film Festival join forces at Fashion Island to ignite the conversation between film and fashion. Count on high style, movie magic, red carpet moments, and community-spirited events. Last year, the buzz came to a crescendo for glamour-inspired screenings held alongside industry panels, installations and store activations.
Neiman Marcus Art of Fashion Show: StyleWeekOC Edition
Virtual Event
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMNeiman Marcus
Kick off StyleWeekOC with runway show, streaming on Instagram Live at @FashionIsland. Then, shop the Top 20 looks from the show in store and 10% of your fashion purchases all day benefit CASA OC.*
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMNeiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard
Discover this season's must have beauty. Enjoy a panel discussion with beauty experts and get mini makeovers featuring some of the industry's most iconic brands.
Author Talk With Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, & Nava Kavelin
$, RSVP Required
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMNeiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard
Actor and author Penn Badgley will host a Q&A and book signing for his new book "Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age" alongside his "Podcrushed" co-hosts Sophie Ansari and Nava Kavelin.
Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Weather permitting.
Tickets are $20 and include a signed copy of the book, first access to seating for the discussion, and a chance to meet the authors following the conclusion of the panel.
Fashion Keynote With Ashley Park
RSVP Required
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMNeiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard
In partnership with WWD, enjoy a celebrity fashion discussion with “Emily in Paris” star and fashion maverick Ashley Park, moderated by WWD editor Ryma Chikhoune.
Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Weather permitting. Headshot Credit: Corrine Louie
Art Installation: House of Mirrors Performance by OCSA Montage!
2:00 PM - 2:20 PMMacy's Lawn
The OCSA Montage! dance troupe is teaming up with On and American Vintage for a full-scale performance that jolts the runway show from the catwalk to an immersive mirror exhibit.
Enjoy unique in-store shopping experiences and exclusive offers that will deliver the drama! Official list of offers coming soon
West Coast Premiere of "Akris: Fashion With a Heritage"
$, Tickets Required
3:30 PM - 5:30 PMTHE LOT Theater 3
Told in a deeply personal and emotional way, "Akris: Fashion With a Heritage" switches between present and past by tracing the Kriemler family’s legacy—from founder Alice Kriemler-Schoch, to her successors Max and Ute, and on to today’s leaders, who continue to shape the future of AKRIS with great respect and responsibility for the company, the past and the people who made it work so successfully.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMNeiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard
Take part in an immersive fragrance journey that brings the heritage and craftsmanship of the House of Creed to life. Guests will discover the brand’s rich history, learn about signature scent families, and explore fragrance notes in an intimate, hands-on setting.
Art Installation: House of Mirrors Performance by OCSA Montage!
12:00 PM - 2:20 PMMacy's Lawn
The OCSA Montage! dance troupe is teaming up with On and American Vintage for a full-scale performance that jolts the runway show from the catwalk to an immersive mirror exhibit. Performances will begin at 12pm and 2pm.
West Coast Premiere of "Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams"
$, Tickets Required
5:30 PM - 8:30 PMTHE LOT Theater 3
A definitive portrait of pioneering American fashion designer Thom Browne, whose visionary reinvention of the tailored grey suit revolutionized fashion by challenging established notions of how men and women are expected to dress.
Experience shopping like never before with our exclusive in-store shopping parties! These in-person events are designed to bring you and your friends a fun, personalized shopping experience.
CINQ À SEPT
Floral Headband Styling
GOOD AMERICAN
Custom Embroidery
L'AGENCE
Bespoke Fragrance Bar
MONICA VINADER
Lipstick Analysis
ON
Fashion Illustrations by Ladyfolk
PAIGE
Ice Cream Scoops by Recess
RAG & BONE
Energy Polaroid
RAILS
Make Botanical Satchels and Cocktails
TODD SNYDER
Leather Keychain Embossing Station
VERONICA BEARD
Shoelace Charm Bar
ADDITIONAL PARTIES & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
Coming Soon
Stay With Us: StyleWeekOC Shop & Stay Package
As part of this year’s StyleWeekOC® celebrations, VEA Newport Beach is inviting fashion lovers to extend their experience beyond the runway, available from October 15 - 19. Offerings include: two VIP tickets, a Fashion Island gift card, and more.
We are shaking it up with a stylish happy hour featuring exclusively crafted cocktails to celebrate.
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CUCINA enoteca
Absinthe Minded
Great Maple
Crystal Cosmopolitan
Mariposa at Neiman Marcus
Blackberry Pineapple Sidecar
P.F. Chang's
Catwalk Fizz
Red O Taste of Mexico
La Sandia
Wahoo's Fish Tacos
Cocorita
Zentrl Kitchen + Bar
Golden Chai Martini
About StyleWeekOC
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the second year, StyleWeekOC® and Newport Beach Film Festival join forces at Fashion Island to ignite the conversation between film and fashion. Celebrating its 26th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the leading luxury lifestyle film festivals in the U.S., showcasing a curated selection of international films and cultural events along the Southern California coast. Dedicated to original storytellers, the Festival highlights contemporary cinema and fosters conversations with filmmakers and artists. Sponsors include UCI Health, Los Angeles Times, The Envelope, KIA, Fashion Island, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2025 Festival runs October 16–23.
As part of this year’s StyleWeekOC® celebrations, VEA Newport Beach is inviting fashion lovers to extend their experience beyond the runway with its exclusive StyleWeekOC® Shop & Stay Package. Available October 15–19, 2025, the package includes:
One $100 Fashion Island gift card
Two VIP tickets to a StyleWeekOC® event
A welcome gift from Fashion Island
A personalized consultation with Fashion Island’s personal shopper and stylist (based on availability)
Guests will also enjoy a $50 food and beverage credit at VEA, located directly across the street from Fashion Island.
Packages are available to book now through October 12 with a one-night minimum stay.
All StyleWeekOC panels and discussions will take place at the Neiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard.
All events happening at the StyleWeekOC main stage (Neiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard) will require you to sign up via Eventbrite (see Event Schedule for links). All StyleWeekOC events are first-come, first-served, and weather permitting. We cannot guarantee seating once event capacity has been reached.
All StyleWeekOC-specific events are free apart from the Author Talk with Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, and Nava Kavelin.
Seating for all events is on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee seating once event capacity has been reached. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior the start of the event as event space will fill up quickly. Reserving your space on Eventbrite does not guarantee you a seat.
Fashion Island will be open during regular hours of operation.
