Orange County Fashion in View

View today sports a new look: page after page devoted to Orange County fashion, style and image. Each Friday, the section will spotlight stories and photographs on a range of fashion information for men, women, teens and children. Today’s section includes:

* A cover feature with a photo fashion spread on denim, with additional features on the blue-collar look and African-American designers.

* “Hot Props,” an insider column on fashion trends, quick advice from experts, what’s in/what’s out.

* “She Said/He Said,” a new column in which two fashion commentators square off on style-related issues.

* Spotlight on an Orange County designer and a feature on how to avoid fashion faux pas.

* Features and listings that will help shoppers find value and bargains, and a calendar of fashion shows and shopping events.