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From the Editor
Bold Steps, Loud Voices.
As the city hums with life and possibility, so does the woman who moves through it ambitious, expressive, and unapologetically herself. This magazine was created to celebrateher: the urban new woman. She is not defined by trends, but by her ability to transform theminto something personal and powerful.
Each month, we bring together fashion, culture, and real stories from women shaping theirworld, one bold step at a time From curated editorials and street style snapshots to thoughtfulreflections and behind-thescenes insight, this issue is a tribute to everyday elegance and theconfidence that comes from knowing who you are
Our team has poured intention into every image, every article, and every layout not just toinspire you, but to mirror the many versions of the modern woman. Thank you for joining us onthis journey. We can’t wait to see where you take your style next.With admiration,
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
From our Readers
Your magazine is a refreshing break from the overly commercial tone of most fashion content. The stories feel real and grounded. I especially loved the article about balancing ambition and selfcare Would love to see even more behind-the-scenes interviews with creative women.
Dear Amanda,
Thank you for such a heartfelt message We’re so happy to hear that the tone resonated with you our goal is always to speak to the real experiences of modern women. Your suggestion is right on point: showcasing the journeys and wisdom of creative women is something we deeply value. Look out for our next issue we ' re featuring an exclusive series of candid conversations with female founders, designers, and artists. Thanks for being part of our community.
With appreciation,
JESSICA L
AMANDA K. SANTA CLARA SAN FRANCISCO
L“I love the modern, minimalist aesthetic of your magazine it feels clean and empowering But I wish there was a little more diversity in the models and street style features. It would be amazing to see more body types and cultural styles represented!”
Dear Jessica,
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We completely agree fashion should reflect the beauty of all women in their many forms. Diversity in representation is a core value for us, and your message is a powerful reminder to keep expanding our lens. We're actively working on upcoming shoots and stories that celebrate a wider range of voices, styles, and silhouettes Stay tuned your voice helps shape our vision.
Warmly,
VALERIE LI
City Girls TAKES THE LEAD
By Valerie Li
Photography by Alex Hao
JACKET: HANNI $ 350
SILVER DRESS: HM $ 45
LEATHER BOOTS: PEI W $120
City Girls is a fashion and lifestyle magazine celebrating the modern urban woman From the fast-paced streets of New York to the creative corners of San Francisco, we spotlight confident women who lead with style, ambition, and authenticity. Each issue blends street fashion, personal stories, career insights, and cultural trends capturing the energy, grit, and elegance of life in the city. This is not just a magazine. It’s a movement for women who make their own rules and look damn good doing it.
WHERE CITY MEETS STYLE. WHERE WOMEN LEAD.
by Alex Hao
Photography
Set against the ever-changing skies and iconic streets of San Francisco, this issue of City Girls captures the spirit of women who move with purpose through the city’s layered charm. From the steep slopes of Nob Hill to the industrial edge of Dogpatch, we explore style as both armor and expression. Our models embody the essence of the SF woman creative, resilient, and effortlessly cool. With windswept hair, structured silhouettes, and a backdrop of Victorian facades and modern tech energy, this shoot is a love letter to contrasts: soft and strong, historic and now
This is not just a fashion story it’s San Francisco, seen through her eyes
SHE DOESN’T FOLLOW THE MAP SHE BUILDS THE PATH, ONE STREET AT A TIME.
The shoot location is outside the iconic Oracle Park in San Francisco.
SILVER RING: ZHOU $ 220
SILVER EARRING: ZHOU $ 180
Chic on Her Terms
By Valerie Li
A BOLD VISION OF CITY STYLE WHERE STRENGTH MEETS SHIMMER IN THE HEART OF SAN FRANCISCO.
Photography by Alex Hao
In the heart of San Francisco, against the iconic redand-black textures outside Oracle Park, she owns the frame confident, unapologetic, and effortlessly cool.
Dressed in layered black leather and metallic shimmer, she blurs the lines between street edge and feminine power. Every glance, every motion, captures the duality of the modern woman: sharp yet soft, fierce yet poised.
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Style Her
THE SHAPE OF HER STYLE
What defines women ’ s fashion today is not a single silhouette, trend, or designer it’s the freedom to choose, to redefine, and to express. For generations, women ’ s fashion has been a mirror of society’s expectations and rebellions From the corseted waists of the past to today’s oversized blazers and gender-fluid tailoring, each era tells a story not just of clothes, but of identity. What we wear is no longer simply about beauty it’s about agency.
By Valerie Li
Photography by Elvis
Today’s woman dresses with intention. She mixes vintage with techwear, street style with luxury, comfort with power. Her wardrobe is her language, and every piece she wears adds to the sentence She can walk into a boardroom in sneakers or pair a silk slip with combat boots, knowing that both are valid expressions of who she is
At City Girls, we believe fashion isn’t about following rules it’s about writing your own Our pages are dedicated to women who wear their ambition, culture, and creativity as boldly as their lipstick. Because in this city, style is not just seen it’s felt. And every woman deserves to be the editor of her own look.
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