Orange County Fashion

Trendsetting OC Designers

Many of today's hottest new designers are based in Orange County. There must be something in the cool ocean air, or maybe it's the local lifestyle that inspires their trendy looks. Whatever the case, the OC is becoming a hotbed for fashion's edgier up-and-comers.

Newport Beach-based Trovata made their debut at New York Fashion Week and received the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s 2006 award for best emerging talent in menswear.

Oakley, a worldwide leader in premium sunglasses and performance products, is based in Orange County and recently launched a new line of stereo eyewear.

Irvine-based luxury clothier St. John is a global fashion giant with roots in classic knit styles. You may have seen their recent talked-about ad campaign featuring Angelina Jolie.

Although not based in Orange County, hometown girl, Gwen Stefani has two exciting fashion collections: L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers.

Vestal, created in 1997 out of Newport Beach, designs watches that offer both a vintage vibe and a futuristic feel with music being the inspiration for the overall aesthetic.

Costa Mesa-based Rvca (pronounced Roo-kah) is a lifestyle brand rooted in American workwear with fashion influence, selling at stores from trendy boutiques to skate shops.

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