My favorite Inner Sunset eats
From sushi to crepes, Chinese food and pastries, the Inner Sunset in San Francisco offers something for everyone....
Saul SugarmanAuthor of 96 Articles
Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
How I felt as the only man in a dress at the Kentucky Derby
Coming from San Francisco, the stares and comments only fueled my sense of pride in breaking the mold at this historic event....
The muchness of ‘Art Bash’
The annual gala at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art combines drag, dance, art, and fashion like nothing I’ve seen in SF....
North Beach soirée served up the San Francisco style I’ve been missing
The boho-chic party at Savoy Tivoli celebrated two decades of Marcia Gagliardi — San Francisco’s aficionado in food, cocktails, and travel....
SF Symphony helped me enjoy ‘Lord of the Rings’
Set against live music, the high-fantasy aspects of a wildly successful franchise are finally palatable for this cynic....
SF LGBT Center’s annual gala radiates resilience
The soirée on 4/20 raised $360,000; Hosted by Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany with an after party setlist by Juanita More....
‘Mere Mortals’ changed how I see and experience ballet
Part nightclub show, part contortion act. The provocative spectacle by San Francisco Ballet puts both feet firmly in the modern era....
Photos from Bootie’s 20th Anniversary
I loved that people came for good music and laughs, not to stand and pose, cruise, or get blackout drunk. The vibe was pure happiness....
First time’s the charm at 2024 de Young Museum Gala
The annual soirée mixed San Francisco high society with outrageous nightlife fashion, making for a truly memorable evening....
Photos from Hunky Jesus 2024
“Hunky Jesus” is not just a contest, but a statement — an assertion of individuality and a celebration of freedom of expression. What’s more San Francisco than that?...
Start your spring in San Francisco with these great activities
From blooming flowers in Golden Gate Park to lively events like the Cherry Blossom Festival, SF offers a great range springtime adventures....
Irving Penn exhibit at de Young is a time capsule of fashion and humanity
The collection includes celebrity portraits, and depictions of workers with their tools, as well as abstract nudes and fashion studies....