From Gold Rush workwear to counterculture innovation.

San Francisco Fashion

1850s

Gold Rush denim

A sepia-toned Gold Rush workwear portrait.

1950s

North Beach Beatniks

A black and white beatnik-inspired fashion portrait.

1960s

Summer of Love

People in 1960s counterculture clothing.

2000s

Athleisure and tech

A woman in layered athleisure with a red cap.

2010s

Sustainable fashion

The RealReal storefront sign.

2020s

AI and fashion

A futuristic white runway dress.

Beyond the Clothes

Fashion Reflects a City

San Francisco's history is stitched with stories of reinvention, rebellion, and artistic freedom. Discover the moments, movements, and makers that shaped the way the world sees style.

A monochrome San Francisco counterculture cable car scene.

San Francisco Made

Brands That Changed the World

Innovation, authenticity, and a pioneering spirit: these Bay Area brands continue to shape the way people live, move, and dress.

Levi's

The original blue jean, born in 1873 and built for generations.

Ben Davis

Durable workwear with iconic Bay Area roots since 1935.

GAP

From a single store in 1969 to a global style staple.

Banana Republic

Safari style and city polish, founded in the Bay Area in 1978.

The North Face

Outdoor performance clothing & gear for hiking, skiing, trail running, camping, and other adventures.

allbirds

Merino comfort, sustainable thinking, San Francisco proud.

Marine Layer

Thoughtful basics inspired by the coast and everyday life.

The RealReal

Luxury resale reimagined and scaled from San Francisco.

Stitch Fix

Personalized style delivered, built on data and taste.

Cotopaxi

Adventure gear with purpose and a Bay Area chapter.

Rothy's

Sustainable shoes that started with a simple idea.

Athleta

Performance, community, and style for women in motion.

San Francisco has produced many other incredibly influential brands, including Everlane, Old Navy, Esprit, Gymboree, Betabrand, Amour Vert, Gravel & Gold, bebe, Timbuk2, HUF, Taylor Stitch, Benny Gold, Cuyana, Margaret O’Leary, Tea Collection, and Nooworks.