OC Fashion Week is coming to Santa Ana on May 18

The OC Fashion Association presents Fashion Week, at the Santa Ana Artists Village, from May 18 through May 22, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm nightly.

Wednesday, May 18
Event: Lecture Series – “PRODUCING FASHION”: Production & Fair Trade
Guest speakers:

• Production – Bobbi Lee (Beach Bunny)
• Fair trade production – Bonnie Kim (Freedom & Fashion)

Location: DGWB ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS: 217 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Admission: $20 GA, $10 students, OCFA members FREE
BUY TICKETS: http://ocfashionweek.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

Thursday, May 19
Event: Lecture Series – “ENTERING THE FASHION BUSINESS”
Guest speaker:

• “Starting Your Own Fashion Business: Practical Tips on Forming a Company, Protecting Your Trademark and Avoiding Liablity” by Shelley M. Liberto of Law Offices of Shelley M. Liberto, Huntington Beach.
• “Self Promotion and Branding” by Aileen Holmes, Independent Artist/Graphic Designer/Textile Designer, www.aileenholmes.com

Location: DGWB ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS: 217 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Admission: $20 GA, $10 students, OCFA members FREE
BUY TICKETS: http://ocfashionweek.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

Friday, May 20
Event: “THE OC FASHION HOUSE” – Student Design Competition Fashion Show –
Designer student participants:

• Rachel Anson – Art Institute OC
• Travis Villasenor – Art Institute OC
• Coral Castillo – Art Institute OC
• Crystalle Perez – Art Institute OC
• Karla Alvarado – Santa Ana College
• Monica Holdman – Long Beach City College
• Amber Hickman – Cal State University Long Beach
• Basil Malicsi – Cal State University Long Beach
• Dawn Roda – Cal State University Long Beach
• Kimberly Luu – Santa Ana College

Location: THE YOST THEATRE: 301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: Doors open 7pm. Show 8 – 10 p.m.
Admission: $12 GA
BUY TICKETS: http://ocfashionweek.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

FASHION EXHIBIT: “CORSETS IN MODERN FASHION” – Cheri Wilson
Location: THE YOST THEATRE: 301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701

Saturday, May 21

Event: Lecture Series -– “STYLE PRO”
Guest Speakers:

• Style, Events & Promotions – Erin Bianchi (Bloomingdales)
• OC Trend Forecasting – Caroline Lettieri (nudawgntown.com)

Location: GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER: 125 North Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: Lecture 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $20 GA, $10 students, OCFA members FREE
BUY TICKETS: http://ocfashionweek.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

Event: “OC BORN” – 2011/12 Fall/Winter Collections Show –
Designers/Brands:

• DUAL SOCIETY – Rey Aquino – Men’s
• ADOLFO SANCHEZ – Adolfo Sanchez – Women’s
• i.CTZN – Sheena Gao, Laura Krusemark – Women’s/Men’s
• MATTEBLACK – Paul & Matt Wignall – Women’s/Men’s

Location: OUTDOOR: 2nd Street Promenade, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time: VIP arrival 6:30p. Show 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Admission: GA FREE, RSVP Required for VIP
VIP After-Party: FREE, RSVP Required for VIP at: asunta@ocfashionassociation.com

Sunday, May 22

FASHION EXHIBIT: “CORSETS IN MODERN FASHION” – Cheri Wilson
Location: THE YOST THEATRE: 301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701

Event: “RAISED IN OC” – 2011/12 Fall/Winter Children’s Wear Collections Fashion Show –
Designers/Brands:

• kangacoo DESIGNS – Katie Nguyen – Boys & Girls
• AUNTIE KERRIE – Kerrie Garcia – Boys & Girls
• FORE!! AXEL & HUDSON – Paul Nguyen – Boys

Event: “IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION” – 2011/12 Fall/Winter Designer Collection Fashion Show –
Brands/Designers:

• 31 BITS – Accessories
• SIMPLY VINTAGE by SANTANA ROSE – Santana Rose – Accessories
• UPPER CLASS LABEL – Laura Mendrin – Women’s
• LOVE CLOTHING – Jill Lutrel – Women’s
• LOLA PAIGE – Jessica O’Hara, Thien Crisanto – Women’s

Location: THE YOST THEATRE: 301 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Doors open: 11:30a
Time: 12:00p – 2:00p
Admission: $10 (kids under the age of 5 enter FREE)
BUY TICKETS: http://ocfashionweek.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

ADMISSION:

* General Ticket-$20
* Student Ticket-$10
* OCFA Member Ticket-FREE

ATTIRE:

* Business Casual.

CHECK IN:

* 4:30PM
* Students MUST show current school ID at check in.
* OCFA Membership will be checked at check in.

INFORMATION CONTACT: Director of Community Outreach, Asunta Bamini, at asunta@ocfashionassociation.com

AT EACH EVENT YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR EVENTBRITE TICKET!!!
http://ocfashionweek.eventbrite.com/

TICKET SALES START SUNDAY MAY 1, 2011 AT 9AM
TICKET SALES END ON THURSDAY MAY 19TH AT 4:30PM