Gail Goldberg

San Francisco

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

SF fashion/lifestyle/travel writer. Shoe obsessed. Wanderlust-er.

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Gimme 'SHLTR,' the Bold New Magazine for Bay Area Design Lovers

2 weeks ago | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s 1930s-era Shelter magazine, SHLTR is a modern-day “manifesto for inventive living.” It channels the West Coast’s innovative design spirit through a decidedly San Francisco Bay Area lens—one focused on all things architecture, interiors, craft, and technology. The inaugural issue debuted in April and Issue 2 just dropped.
What's in your Bay, 'Mother Magazine' founder Katie Hintz-Zambrano?

1 month ago | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Not only is her human child thriving, her business babies—Mother, a multi-platform media brand, and In Good Company, an event company connecting creative women and entrepreneurs—are flourishing, as well. Indeed, life is good—and busy—for the Nebraska native, who has been happily living in Oakland for the past four years with her husband and 12-year-old son, Diego.
10 Local Gifts to Treat Mom to this Mother's Day

1 month ago | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Don't wait to shop: Mother’s Day is May 11th. (Courtesy of Le Pickle Club) Le Pickle Club’s Pouvoir des Fleurs tee ($45) is a major score. Made of soft, mid-weight cotton with a boxy fit and a cool, vintagey graphic, the top makes a great gift for both pickleball-obsessed mamas and those who don’t dink. Bottom line: This California-made t-shirt is smashing on and off the court. // Shop online at lepickleclub.com
10 Music Festivals Rocking the Bay Area This Spring + Summer

1 month ago | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

From San Francisco to Mill Valley, Oakland to Napa, the Bay Area loves an outdoor music-food-drink situation. Live jazz, pop, reggae, punk, and classical music are warm-weather traditions that never gets old—especially when the musical acts are H-O-T. A few boldfaced names you'll have a chance to see at upcoming festivals around town: Diana Ross, Green Day, Sublime, Jon Batiste, Tyler the Creator, Hozier and Doja Cat.
Ralph Lauren returns, 'White Lotus'-inspired resortwear, and more local style scoop.

2 months ago | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Plus, Banana Republic teams up with The White Lotus for a chic resort collection, and LoveShackFancy opens a pretty-in-pink boutique at Marin Country Mart. Jump ahead:Ralph Lauren's Return to SFBanana Republic's White Lotus CollectionLoveShackFancy's Marin Arrival (Courtesy of Ralph Lauren) Denim heads, polo players, and tee-and leather-jacket types, rejoice. A five-year drought has come to an end. Ralph Lauren is back in San Francisco with a Polo Ralph Lauren store in Jackson Square.
What's in your Bay, style consultant Lisa Raja?

2 months ago | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Today, the style consultant and “boy mom,” who was born in Paris and raised in Houston, resides in the Oakland Hills with her husband and kids, enjoying quite the happy Bay Area life. On the professional front, her career has been grounded in fashion and retail. “I’ve been an analyst, buyer, merchandiser, corporate retailer, startup retailer, and boutique owner,” says Raja.
Gap collabs with Harlem’s Fashion Row, and more local style news.

Mar 5, 2025 | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Plus, Sézane brings a slice of Paris to Santana Row and Sardine brightens your day with bold sunnies. (Courtesy of Gap/Rickfresh)A couple of Thursdays ago, Gap Inc’s downtown headquarters—specifically its ginormous marble-laden lobby and soaring atrium—went from office appropriate to party ready. Lights were dimmed, mood was cool, and the (genderless) fashion was hot at the launch party for Gap x Harlem's Fashion Row. There's no doubt the is worthy of celebration.
Zac Posen designs SF Ballet costumes inspired by views from his new Telegraph Hill home.

Feb 18, 2025 | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

When the 44-year-old fashion designer moved to San Francisco a year ago for a job as executive vice president and creative director at Gap Inc., he wondered when the SF Ballet would come a calling. “I was kind of pre-crystal-balling it,” he smiles. “What? I'm a Scorpio.”The celebrated designer has worked with costume and dance quite a bit over the years, including projects with the New York City Ballet. Posen’s fiancé Harrison Ball is a former principal ballet dancer at the company.
Fiat Lux announces its Squint Games design competition + more local style news.

Jan 22, 2025 | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Plus, Fiat Lux’s annual jewelry competition is here, and you get to vote for the winner. Taylor Jay opens shop in Union Square, and many more fabulous things. Fashion folk, you’d be remiss if you didn’t hit up Sausalito this weekend. Inimitable printmaker-designer-icon Simon Ungless and his partner in life and (When Simon Met Ralph) label Jody Niederkohr are having a big sale in their Marin studio.
With a stunning new Victorian showroom/events space, designer Erica Tanov is still going strong.

Dec 13, 2024 | 7x7.com | Gail Goldberg

Her innate sense of style and singular, creative way of looking at the world are integral to the longevity of her 35-year-old lifestyle label. Every dress, sweater, chemise, pillow, throw and table linen Tanov designs is covetable, drenched in an irresistible secret sauce blending simple silhouettes, standout details, and rich natural materials. Imperfection also defines the Erica Tanov aesthetic. It’s something the designer happily embraces: “I don’t really like anything too perfect.