About the Producer
Kathryn Marino - Innovating at the Intersection of Fashion, Technology, and Luxury
With over 25 years of experience as a Senior Analyst for leading media companies including Disney, Fox, Univision, and UPN, Kathryn Marino has built a career at the crossroads of media, luxury, and innovation. As the Executive Producer of OC Fashion Week®, she redefined the luxury market in California by transforming Orange County into a global hub for fashion designers and luxury purveyors.
Kathryn Marino, Executive Producer of OC Fashion Week®
photo by Brian Ferrari
Through her groundbreaking research, Kathryn challenged traditional media narratives by identifying Orange County as a dominant retail spending market that consistently over-indexed consumer expenditures in fashion retail at rates exceeding the U.S. average and even the Top 5 Fashion Capitals. Her analysis recognized Orange County as a “fashion capital of capitals,” where retail spend demonstrated its prominence over industry hype with an astounding consumer spend in retail without the aid of LA.
Kathryn is also highly regarded for her technology-savvy approach, including the development of model database content management systems, innovative market research methodologies, and the application of predictive analytics to forecast trends and consumer behavior. She has contributed to the future of fashion technology by building e-commerce platforms, curating social media strategies that drive engagement and growth, and harnessing digital tools to create dynamic, data-driven marketing campaigns.
In 2020, Kathryn was honored by the Orange County Business Journal at the Women in Business Awards, recognizing her contributions to innovation, leadership, and community impact in the region.
An expert in experiential mobile media marketing, brand activations, and digital content creation across TV, radio, print, and e-campaigns, Kathryn has consistently delivered record-breaking results for international, national, and regional luxury partners as Aston Martin, Celebrity Cruises, and Jewel Badgley Mischka She is passionate about advancing emerging designers, fostering innovation through international supplier programs, and supporting retail tourism with strategic campaigns that highlight cutting-edge technology and the luxury lifestyle.
Kathryn’s dedication to wearable technology, digital fashion, and sustainable innovations highlights her commitment to exploring how technology transforms the fashion industry. Her work emphasizes creating partnerships that benefit brands, venues, and communities, while championing advancements in creativity, technology, and global connectivity.
With a deep understanding of socially and culturally relevant trends, Kathryn Marino continues to shape the narrative at the intersection of luxury, fashion, and technology, leveraging her expertise to drive innovation and lasting impact.
