The show’s celebrated Designer Vignettes once again took center stage, and this year, they were more transportive than ever. Curated under the discerning eye of Show Chair Suzanne Tucker, the spaces became portals — each a designer’s interpretation of paradise.

One room glowed with sun-drenched rattan and vintage palm fronds, evoking old Hollywood’s desert retreats. Another shimmered with Murano glass, Venetian mirrors, and lacquered objets, creating a dialogue between eras — where European opulence met contemporary edge. Guests lingered, taking in every detail, from the hand-painted chinoiserie walls to the sculptural lighting that bathed the floor in amber.

Dealers and exhibitors filled the pavilion with treasures worthy of their own passport stamps: Japanese lacquer chests, Art Deco jewelry in emerald and onyx, and 19th-century European antiques that looked as though they’d just stepped out of a collector’s dream.

At the heart of the evening were Honorary Co-Chairs Dee and Tommy Hilfiger, whose arrival signaled the perfect meeting of fashion and philanthropy. Dee — luminous in a floor-length emerald gown — and Tommy — effortlessly polished — moved through the crowd with genuine warmth, chatting with friends and design enthusiasts alike.

Their presence felt like a bridge between worlds: East Coast legacy meets West Coast creative energy. Together with Suzanne Tucker, they welcomed an illustrious crowd that included Yurie and Carl Pascarella, Diane B. Wilsey, and designer Zac Posen, accompanied by Vanessa Getty, who stunned in Gap Studio — a quietly powerful statement from Posen’s new creative direction at Gap Inc. and Old Navy.

If the décor was a conversation starter, the fashion was a full-blown dialogue. Guests embraced the Paradise Found theme with audacity — feathers, sequins, florals, and sculptural silhouettes that turned the pavilion into a living runway. Emerald and malachite ruled the night, punctuated by glimmers of gold and deep tropical hues.

It was a reminder that San Francisco knows how to do glamour — not loud or ostentatious, but thoughtful, layered, and entirely its own.

Beyond the spectacle, the Fall Show remains anchored in purpose. Proceeds from the gala benefit Enterprise for Youth, supporting mentorship and career development for the next generation — a legacy that ensures the evening’s beauty extends far beyond the ballroom.

As the final glasses of champagne were raised and the last notes of music drifted over the Bay, one thing was clear: paradise isn’t just a place. It’s a feeling — one the San Francisco Fall Show has mastered for more than four decades.

Photo Credit: Drew Altizer, Mahelly Ferreira, Natalie Schrik, and Devlin Shand for Drew Altizer Photography

Media Contact: Vera Vandenbosch — vera@tuckerandmarks.com