FARM Rio, the Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand, recently opened its first Orange County boutique at Southern California’s premier open-air destination, designed as an indoor tropical garden with handcrafted artistry from Miami and Mexico City. The brand, known for its vibrant prints and “Dress in Happiness” spirit, just opened the shop at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. It joins neighbors including Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Anthropologie. For local fans, the colorful dresses, prints and accessories that have built a devoted following are now available close to home, with no trip to Los Angeles or New York required.

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StyleWeekOC is back at Fashion Island in Newport Beach for its Crystal Anniversary, Oct. 14-18, and this year's lineup brings a little extra Hollywood shine to Orange County. The Newport Beach Film Festival joins in again, running Oct. 15-22.

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Costa Mesa-based Z SUPPLY is celebrating its biggest category expansion yet with a two-day pop-up at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach this Friday and Saturday. The California lifestyle brand has officially entered the denim category with its first permanent five-pocket premium denim collection. The launch features six foundational silhouettes, designed with flattering fits, comfortable fabrics and washes that feel both modern and timeless. Jeans are priced from $138 to $158 and available in sizes 24 to 31.

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Laguna Beach has quietly upped its game when it comes to indie retail, and Good Together House is a big reason why. On Ocean Avenue, the shop has spent the last five years becoming the kind of place people build a Saturday around. Part home goods store, part apothecary, part vintage jewelry counter, it's the sort of shop where a candle, a ceramic vase and a vintage silk scarf can all feel like they belong in the same bag.

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