These Bay Area gents have style galore. A closer look reveals the personalities behind all that panache.
MICHAEL MOORE
Michael Moore, the marketing director at the San Francisco Design Center, nurtures communication, education and a sense of community among showrooms, designers and their clients. The marketing pro, whose go-to brands include Calvin Klein (calvinklein.us), Etro (etro.com) and Fursac (fursac.com), also hosts market events each spring and fall, showcasing the hottest trends in the interior design community. “San Francisco is a vibrant, diverse and creative place,” says Moore, who also serves as the publisher of Henry, a quarterly magazine focused on regional and international design. “The mix of cultures here is truly inspiring. From dining to the creative arts, there’s [always] something new to do.” The strength of SF’s design community isn’t lost on Moore, who loves interior designers’ mutual respect. “Everyone roots for and supports their colleagues in the community to succeed.” sfdesigncenter.com, @sfdesigncenter
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… ECLECTIC AND ADVENTUROUS—BUT TIMELESS
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… CARY GRANT MEETS DAVID BOWIE.
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I W ILL BE WEARING MOST IS… I LOVE A TURTLENECK IN THE FALL, DRESSED UP WITH A BLAZER OR DOWN WITH A DENIM JACKET.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS… SPORTY AND SOPHISTICATED
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS… CHIC AND APPROACHABLE THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY…I LOVE AN IVORY PEACOAT FROM FURSAC (FURSAC.COM) THAT I PURCHASED IN PARIS LAST WINTER.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT… COLOR
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, I WOULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF… LIGHTEN UP; IT’S ALL GOING TO BE OK!
PAUL AUSTIN
Positively impacting the lives of young people is part of Paul Austin’s personal and professional DNA. In 2019, he founded Play Marin, a nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for children to learn, grow and thrive through the art of play. “I love that my job allows me to give back to the community by introducing young people to new opportunities and helping them explore their potential,” says Austin, who notes that Play Marin’s seasonal programs include everything from basketball to mountain biking. The community leader loves the region’s cultural diaspora. “The Bay Area’s diversity is one of its greatest assets. I enjoy experiencing different cuisines, attending cultural festivals and interacting with people from all walks of life.” playmarin.org
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… UNIQUE, SIMPLE AND COLORFUL
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… SPIKE LEE
THIS FALL , THE LOOK I WILL BE WEARING MOST IS… I’LL ROCK COZY AND STYLISH ACTIVEWEAR.
MY SIGNATURE WEEKEND DAY LOOK IS… A CASUAL AND SPORTY ENSEMBLE, INCLUDING SNEAKERS AND A FEW ROWS OF WRIST BEADS
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS… A PAIR OF CLASSIC SNEAKERS, A DRESS COAT, JEANS AND A COMFORTABLE SWEATER OR TEE.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… VERSACE (VERSACE.COM) THE DREAMER
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY… A PAIR OF CUFFLINKS THAT BELONGED TO MY GRANDFATHER
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, I WOULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF… BE FEARLESS, FOLLOW YOUR OWN PATH AND TRAVEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
ALEXIS SOLOMOU
Walk down Hyde Street, and you may bump into the handsome Brit, Alexis Solomou. The charming restaurateur owns and operates two Italian eateries: Seven Hills and Collina. “I’ve been in the business since 2001 when I arrived in SF from London,” says Solomou. “I began my restaurant career waiting tables, then moved to bartending and later managed.” Solomou is an exceptional host—he greets regulars by name. Ask him what to order at Collina, and he’ll recommend cheese-stuffed squash and throw in a wine pairing. The father of four says that he couldn’t be happier and describes his trattorias as “great places for first dates and catching up with old friends. I keep coming back to what I love,” he says. “Feeding people.” @sevenhillssf, @collina.sf
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… CLASSIC, FUNCTIONAL AND COMFORTABLE
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… GEORGE CLOONEY
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS… IF THE WEATHER COOPERATES AND WE ENJOY A LATE SF SUMMER, YOU CAN FIND ME IN A LINEN BUTTON-DOWN, FITTED ABOVE-THE-KNEE SHORTS AND REEFS.
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS… IF I’M AT THE RESTAURANT, IT’S A FLORAL-PRINT BUTTON-DOWN COLLARED SHIRT DRESSED WITH JEANS.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… WE DON’T WEAR FRAGRANCES IN RESTAURANTS. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD AND WINE. BUT I F I ’M OUT AND ABOUT, I WEAR JOHN VARVATOS (JOHNVARVATOS.COM) COLOGNE.
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY… RAY-BAN (RAY-BAN.COM) SUNGLASSES
JOE DINAPOLI
“What I love most about my job is connecting with so many incredible people—whether they are clients, collaborators or colleagues,” says Joe DiNapoli, co-founder of STUDY Architects. “Our clients are a huge part of what makes this job so rewarding; they trust us with their visions and allow us to explore unique and endless possibilities.” The city provides abundant inspiration for the designer. “San Francisco’s European scale and feel, with its walkable neighborhoods and diverse architecture, make it feel intimate and vibrant simultaneously,” he says. @dinapoli_joseph, @study.architects, study-arch.com
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… SIMPLE, TIMELESS AND UNDERSTATED
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… SOMEWHERE BETWEEN STEVE MCQUEEN AND JAMES DEAN
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I WILL BE WEARING MOST IS… JAPANESE DENIM, A CLASSIC CREW-NECK TEE, A TODD SNYDER (TODDSNYDER.COM) OVERSHIRT AND A LIGHTWEIGHT PAYNTER (PAYNTER.CO.UK) JACKET
MY SIGNATURE WEEKEND LOOK IS… TODD SNYDER CHINOS WITH A LONG-SLEEVED HENLEY
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS… BLACK ON BLACK. BLACK DENIM WITH A DARK OXFORD BUTTON-DOWN AND MY TAILOR STITCH (TAYLORSTITCH.COM) DENIM JACKET
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… LE LABO (LELABOFRAGRANCES.COM) ANOTHER 13
THE TITLE OF MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE… ARCHITECT OF POSSIBILITIES
Photographed and styled at ISAIA San Francisco
FRANK NOLAN
“My job is all about helping people get what they want in life, and home is one of the most important things that dictate happiness,” says Frank Nolan, president of Vanguard Properties, who has over 22 years of serving buyers and sellers in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Alameda Counties. “It doesn’t feel like a job. It fulfills a need in me—helping people—that has existed my whole life.” The real estate veteran also admits that living and working in such a gorgeous region boosts his success. “I love the bubble we live in, enabling us to be who we want to be while enjoying the best scenery and weather in the world. I also love the village-like neighborhoods that have their charm. My husband and I love doing urban walks with our pups for miles—walking from one neighborhood to the next is always a delight.” franknolansf.com
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… ITALIAN AND FRESH
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… TOM FORD
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I WILL BE WEARING MOST IS… LAYERS OF COTTON AND CASHMERE
MY SIGNATURE WEEKEND LOOK IS… NEW SNEAKERS, JEANS AND A LIGHT COAT THAT SUGGESTS THE STYLE AND MOOD I’M IN
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… L’ IMMENSITÉ BY LOUIS VUITTON (LOUISVUITTON.COM)
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY… A REVERSE CASHMERE HOODIE BY BRUNELLO CUCINELLI (BRUNELLOCUCINELLI.COM)
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT… THE PERFECT PAIR OF SHOES IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, I WOULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF… DON’T BUY THOSE CAVARICCI JEANS, AND DON’T PEG YOUR PANTS!
Photography by: HARDY WILSON
