FAQ — OC Fashion Week®
Attendance & Tickets
Is OC Fashion Week open to the public?
Select OC Fashion Week® events are open to the public, while others are invitation-only. Check the current season’s event listings on our website for ticket availability and access details.
How do I get tickets to OC Fashion Week?
Tickets are available online through our website when a season is active. Visit the registration or events section and select the appropriate ticket type for the show you wish to attend.
What is the dress code for OC Fashion Week attendees?
OC Fashion Week® is a luxury fashion event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in fashion-forward, elevated attire that reflects the premium nature of the event.
Model Casting
How do I cast to be a model at OC Fashion Week?
You register online and await instructions or an invite to attend.
What do I wear to be considered at OC Fashion Week?
Black tights, clean face, ponytail, and hair neat.
May I submit a Digital Casting registration?
It is not recommended because designers want to size or see you in person, and it gives you no priority over models that are selected in person.
How does casting work at OC Fashion Week?
We audition models in person and they are provided casting options based on the designers and shows available that season.
Do I need an agent to audition at OC Fashion Week?
No agent is required to register or audition. OC Fashion Week® welcomes both represented and independent models to submit for casting consideration.
What sizes or looks does OC Fashion Week cast?
OC Fashion Week® casts a range of looks depending on the participating designers each season. Casting requirements vary — registering online is the best way to be considered for available opportunities.
Designers
How do I register as a designer at OC Fashion Week?
Go online, click the registration drop-down, and select “Designer.” A project manager will contact you to guide you through the next steps.
What types of designers participate in OC Fashion Week?
OC Fashion Week® features emerging and established designers across ready-to-wear, couture, and luxury lifestyle categories. Both independent designers and brand-backed collections are welcome to apply.
What does a designer get by participating in OC Fashion Week?
Participating designers receive runway exposure, media coverage opportunities, access to a curated model pool, and brand visibility through OC Fashion Week®’s promotional channels and partner network.
Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships
What does it take to be a sponsor at OC Fashion Week?
We are a seasonal event, so sponsorship opportunities vary by season. Sponsorship spots are offered for a limited time only and come with exclusive opportunities for brand visibility and activation. For inquiries, reach out to our staff directly via Instagram DM.
What types of brands partner with OC Fashion Week?
OC Fashion Week® partners with luxury automotive brands, fashion houses, beauty brands, lifestyle companies, and corporate sponsors seeking premium event exposure and dedicated brand placement.
What sponsorship packages are available for OC Fashion Week?
Sponsorship packages vary by season and include options for runway activations, brand placement, digital exposure, and event co-branding. Reach out via Instagram DM to receive current package details and pricing.
Press & Media
How do I apply for press credentials at OC Fashion Week?
Media and press inquiries can be submitted through our website or via Instagram DM. Press credentials are reviewed on a case-by-case basis each season based on publication reach and relevance.
Can I photograph or film at OC Fashion Week?
Photography and filming at OC Fashion Week® events is subject to credentialing and event policies. Approved press and media partners receive specific access guidelines prior to each event.
Does OC Fashion Week offer media partnership opportunities?
Yes. OC Fashion Week® welcomes media partnerships with publications, digital platforms, and content creators that align with our luxury brand aesthetic. Contact us via Instagram DM to explore partnership options.
