StyleWeekOC and Newport Beach Film Festival Join Forces for Upcoming Event

For the second year in a row, StyleWeekOC and Newport Beach Film Festival are joining forces “to ignite the conversation between film and fashion.”

The 14th edition of StyleWeekOC, happening Oct. 15 to 19, will celebrate film and fashion, encompassing fashion shows, beauty activations, red carpet moments and panel discussions at the Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach, Calif.

The event includes, a Neiman Marcus runway show benefiting CASA OC, an organization that helps abused children; an opening night gala with Newport Beach Film Festival spotlighting Fashion Island restaurants; a Bloomingdale’s beauty experience, and celebrity-driven conversations featuring “Emily in Paris” star and fashion maverick Ashley Park in partnership with Women’s Wear Daily, and an appearance by actor and author Penn Badgley to present his new book “Crushmore” alongside his “Podcrushed” podcast cohosts Sophie Ansari and Nava Kavelin. StyleWeekOC will also feature live fashion performances, an interactive masterclass with Creed at Neiman Marcus, shopping parties and fashion film screenings including the documentaries “Akris-Fashion With a Heritage,” and “Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams.”

Participating brands include Cinq à Sept, Paige, Rag & Bone, L’Agence, Veronica Beard, On, Monica Vinader, Rails, Todd Snyder, Good American and Alice + Olivia.

As part of StyleWeekOC, the VEA Newport Beach resort and spa is offering an exclusive StyleWeekOCShop & Stay Package for Oct. 15 to 19, which includes a $100 Fashion Island gift card, two VIP tickets to a StyleWeekOC event, a welcome gift from Fashion Island and a consultation with Fashion Island’s personal shopper and stylist, based on availability. Guests also receive a $50 food and beverage credit at VEA, located across the street from Fashion Island. Packages are through Oct. 12 with a one-night minimum stay.

Further details and reservations for StyleWeekOC are available at styleweekoc.com. Fashion Island tenants include RH, L’Agence, Veronica Beard, Neiman Marcus and St. John.

The Newport Beach Film Festival, among the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the U.S., is a mix of films and cultural events. The festival is dedicated to showcasing contemporary screen culture, cinematic excellenced and storytellers. Sponsors include UCI Health, the Los Angeles Times, Visit Newport Beach, Fashion Island and the city of Newport Beach.