StyleWeekOC returns to Fashion Island with more fashion than show
![An invitation-only runway presentation fashion show kicked off StyleWeekOC.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb3a4ef/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1437+0+0/resize/1200x862!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F12%2Fbc%2F5353a3b64c228947870ae0053c45%2Ftn-dpt-me-styleweek-oc-show-1.jpg)
Fashion Island comes by its name honestly.
On Thursday, models strutted down a runway at the shopping mecca’s Neiman Marcus as part of the opening event for the 12th annual StyleWeekOC — an event touted as one of the largest fashion events in Orange County.
The show kicked off a four-day-long “week,” raising benefit funds for CASA OC, an Orange nonprofit that advocates for abused or neglected children.
![A model walks the runway during a StyleWeekOC show at the Orange County Neiman Marcus.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/80bf98b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1962x1383+0+0/resize/1200x846!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2Fbc%2Fe2a78d7d432193d48e3eed71265a%2Ftn-dpt-me-styleweek-oc-show-2.jpg)
Following Thursday’s event will be the reveal of the Fashion Island Magazine’s fall edition in addition to a private VIP party at VEA Newport Beach and, on Saturday, a panel presentation by Women’s Wear Daily. This year’s keynote speaker is actress Vanessa Hudgens (“Thirteen,” “High School Musical”), who will take part in a “fireside” conversation with WWD Editor Ryma Chikhoune.
![A male model participates in a runway show to launch StyleWeekOC.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b11cf2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1393+0+0/resize/1200x836!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7c%2F5d%2Fe55442984e00a510907e88f327f7%2Ftn-dpt-me-styleweek-oc-show-7.jpg)
In-store celebrations will also be held on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at select retailers, and some stores will have promotions and special offers.
For a full look at which stores will be participating or more details on the scheduling for StyleWeekOC’s events, visit StyleWeekOC.com.
![A runway presentation fashion show took place at the Neiman Marcus store.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b0fe629/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1487+0+0/resize/1200x892!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffb%2F1d%2F5128734c45f29cacd2a462847761%2Ftn-dpt-me-styleweek-oc-show-3.jpg)
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