CELEBRATING
50 YEARS OF STYLE
A COLORFUL HISTORY OF
FRIENDS, FASHION &FUN Fifty years ago, Wilkes Bashford opened his doors in Union Square and a new era in San Francisco fashion was born. With an inimitable eye, Wilkes was the first retailer to bring many now-iconic European designers like Giorgio Armani to the United States and to collaborate with houses like Brioni to modify their designs for the American market. He was also one of the first to carry Ralph Lauren. In 1978, Wilkes expanded what he calls his “bold conservative” look to include a spectacular women’s collection. In 1984, Wilkes moved to his famous seven-story townhouse. In 2001, he opened a Palo Alto store to serve the Silicon Valley crowd. The rest, as they say, is history. In the case of Wilkes Bashford, a very colorful history! Filled with community involvement, friends and philanthropy. Galavanting with Mayor Willie Brown. Dressing the Bay Area’s top thinkers, politicians, celebrities and businessmen. 50 years of unabashed and unforgettable... style! #wb50!