2026 Bay Area Women of Style: Fashion, Causes & Confidence

Workout: Morning walks, Pilates and dancing

Wellness App: Calm

Movie: Tropic Thunder

Mentor: My dad

Style Icon: Sarah Jessica Parker

Jimmy Choo Lova wedge 85 in clover mix suede with beads

Shoes: Jimmy Choo wedges

Lipstick: Chanel

Best Fashion Advice: Never save your favorite outfit for a special occasion—today is the occasion.

Mantra: Kindness never goes out of style.

Current Style Obsession: Schiaparelli, feathers, sparkle and a little bit of drama

Cocktail: A skinny margarita with Tajín

Dinner: Kokkari. I never say no to the whole grilled branzino.

Supplements: Fish oil, vitamin D and vitamin C

Skincare Essential: Biologique Recherche Lotion P50

Soulmate: My husband, Victor.

Bedtime Ritual: I never go to bed with my makeup on. I start with Augustinus Bader The Cleansing Balm, followed by Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, then Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil. I finish with Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream and Sisley Supremÿa Eyes at Night.

Bedside Reading: A great historical biography, The Economist or the latest issue of Architectural Digest

JULIANNE CASPER

@julianne_casper

PHOTO BY JONATHAN COSTELLO

As the founder and creative director of Principal’s Daughter, a luxury home textiles brand specializing in heirloom-quality bedding and furnishings, Julianne Casper knows a thing or two about stylish design. “I love discovering the moment when a material, a color or a single object changes the feeling of an entire room,” says Casper. “Whether I’m designing textiles, writing or sourcing inspiration, I’m endlessly fascinated by how thoughtful details can make a space feel deeply personal and emotionally resonant.” She applies the same technique to dressing herself, choosing pieces from Prada and Dries Van Noten that project intellect while remaining fashionable. This month, Casper is opening Principal’s Daughter’s first atelier, an appointment-only space where shoppers can discover her chic throws, pillows and furniture and learn how to live more beautifully.

Wake-up Time: 6:30 a.m.

Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa

Escape: Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa, Ischia

Your Favorite Brand: Rubelli

Weakness: Lighting that looks like sculpture

Nemesis: Small nightstands

My Fashion Aesthetic: Elegant with an edge

Uniform: An effortless dress, every time

Principal’s Daughter chair, throw and pillows

Cherished Accessory: My pavé diamond pinky ring

You Can Never Have Enough: Jackets

Go-to Boutique: La Garçonne

Workout: The City is Our Gym.

Wellness App: Kindle. Reading is my favorite form of wellness.

Movie: La Grande Bellezza or The English Patient

Mentor: Martha Stewart

Style Icon: Tilda Swinton

Shoes: Prada Re-Edition 1996 sandals

Byredo lipstick satin in Divorce

Lipstick: Byredo’s Divorce

Best Fashion Advice: Start with a great jacket and a great pair of shoes. The rest is simply being yourself.

Philanthropy: Dogs. Always dogs.

Mantra: Just keep going, and never give up.

Current Style Obsession: Vintage ’90s silk jackets with fish buttons

App: Rec League

A martini glass filled with a clear drink and olives on a toothpick.

A classic martini with olives never goes out of style

Photo by Nikki Allen Creative

Cocktail: Gin martini

Dinner: Carne crudo at The Tailor’s Son

Supplements: Thorne

Skincare Essential: EltaMD Sunscreen

Bedtime: 10:30 p.m.

Bedside Reading: The Plunge by Lila Raicek

Bag: Balenciaga Rodeo Bag

Signature Scent: Madame Grey

Soulmate: My passport

Theme Song to Your Life: “Reckoner” by Radiohead

DILARA SAATCI

@dilarasaatcijewelry

At her Presidio Heights studio, jewelry designer Dilara Saatci crafts and curates collections in 14k gold, featuring natural and lab-grown diamonds that balance timeless elegance with effortless wearability. “Jewelry is deeply personal; it marks a milestone, celebrates everyday moments and is many times passed down,” says Saatci. “I love creating pieces that become part of someone’s story.” Layered necklaces, dainty earrings and bracelet stacks are ingrained in Saatci’s personal style so much that she even wears her jewels to the gym. Black and white are wardrobe staples, and she cites Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s classic, understated polish as inspiration. “Simplicity can be incredibly powerful,” she says. “That philosophy continues to influence both the way I dress and the jewelry I create.”

Dilara Saatci Jewelry 14K gold multi-cut lab diamond ring

Wake-up Time: 6:30 a.m.

Escape: Big Sur

Your Favorite Brand: Khaite

Weakness: Dark chocolate

Nemesis: Airport delays

My Fashion Aesthetic: Quiet luxury with a modern edge

Saint Laurent leopard print loafers

Uniform: Khaite denim, a crisp white shirt, a tailored blazer, Saint Laurent loafers and my everyday diamond jewelry, of course

Cherished Accessory: My grandmother’s gold bangle

You Can Never Have Enough: Fine everyday jewelry

Go-to Boutique: Neiman Marcus

Dilara Saatci Jewelry 14K gold diamond bangle bracelet

Workout: Weight training at Equinox Four Seasons

Wellness App: Calm

Movie: The Talented Mr. Ripley

Mentor: My dad

Style Icon: Phoebe Philo

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick

Lipstick: Chanel Rouge Coco

Best Fashion Advice: Buy less. Choose well. Wear it often.

Philanthropy: Supporting children’s charities

Mantra: Less, but better

Current Style Obsession: An everyday tennis necklace layered with a diamond toggle charm necklace and paired with beautifully tailored pieces from Khaite and Saint Laurent

App: Pinterest

Cocktail: A skinny mojito

Dinner: Cotogna

Supplements: Magnesium and Vitamin D

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Skincare Essential: Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Soulmate: My cat

Bedtime: 10:30 p.m.

Bedside Reading: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

Theme Song to Your Life: “Golden” by Jill Scott

Bag: Hermès Kelly

Signature Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Baccarat Rouge 540

LISA BÜHLER

@lisabuhler

With her 11-year-old fashion brand, Lisa Says Gah, designer Lisa Bühler is making the world a more joyful, playful and fun place. Polka dots, fruit, sunflowers and pasta shapes are among the patterns that appear in her colorful pieces. “I love creating things that make people feel something,” says Bühler. “Whether it’s a dress, a print, a store experience or a collaboration, the best part is seeing someone connect with it and make it their own.” She’s drawn to “women who feel effortlessly themselves rather than perfectly polished,” and attempts to emulate Chloë Sevigny’s casual cool by mixing vintage and designer pieces with unexpected finds in a way that feels personal rather than trend-driven. “Great style is really about confidence, curiosity and individuality,” she says.