Sui Generis · San Francisco · 2006—2026
On October 16, Miguel and Gabriel gathered friends, chosen family, clients, consignors, local businesses and the Castro community for a 20th-anniversary gala. The evening held a little of everything Sui Generis is: fashion, performances, the music that has filled the shop for years, and a few joyful tears.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman presented a proclamation from the City and County of San Francisco recognizing Sui Generis Day for the second time in twenty years. Hosted by Juanita MORE!, with a performance by Mr. David Glamamore and rotating DJs, the celebration became a thank-you to the community—and to the singular style San Francisco brings to residents, visitors and friends around the world.
Coming soon · A short video directed by Luke Anthony and Scott Saraceno, alongside a photographic journey through twenty years, documented by Miguel Flores.
✦✦✦✦The evening in pictures · October 16, 2026
A few moments from a night of fashion, community, and thanks. Photos by Miguel Flores.
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01 / In the spotlight
Our founders, our neighborhood, and two decades of doing fashion our own way.
Photo supplied to GayCities
A 20th-anniversary profile of the founders, the store’s history and its role in the Castro.
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Photo: Miguel Jimenez Flores
A feature on the founders, fashion, immigrant family histories and the store’s place in a changing San Francisco.
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Photo: Miguel Jimenez Flores / Sui Generis
Coverage of the anniversary events and the store’s 20 years in the neighborhood.
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Photo: Matthew S. Bajko / Bay Area Reporter
An announcement of the two-day anniversary celebration and the founders’ plans for the business.
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Photos courtesy of Sui Generis
Aaron Wessel’s anniversary feature covers the founders’ history, the store’s evolving online experience, and its two-day celebration.
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Profiles, shopping guides, and recognition from the Bay Area and beyond.
Coverage is ordered newest to earliest. Our verified archive begins in 2010; earlier records are still being recovered.
A San Francisco resale guide that includes Sui Generis in its local store selections.
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Photo: @suigeneris.sf via Instagram
A city guide featuring Sui Generis and its mix of designer, vintage and emerging labels.
Read the story ↗A local-business guide recognizing Sui Generis as a longtime Castro fashion destination.
Read the story ↗A city consignment guide describing Sui Generis’ men’s and women’s designer selection.
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Photo courtesy of Miguel Lopez / Sui Generis
A 15th-anniversary update on Sui Generis and its return to 2231 Market Street.
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Photograph courtesy of Sui Generis Consignment
A shopping profile of the Castro store and its designer consignment selection.
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Image via 48 Hills
A neighborhood feature about Sui Generis’ Folsom Street Fair window and the store’s leather selection.
Read the story ↗CBS included Sui Generis in its guide to San Francisco consignment shops.
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Photo: Sui Generis Archive
A 10th-anniversary feature tracing the shop’s beginnings on Church Street and growth in the Castro.
Read the story ↗The city recognized Sui Generis’ tenth anniversary with a proclamation naming October 8, 2016 Sui Generis Day.
Read the story ↗GQ featured Sui Generis for its selection of designer suits and shirts.
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Photo: Samantha Berg / Special to The Chronicle
A report on the growth of menswear resale, with Sui Generis and its founders among the local examples.
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Photo: Samantha Berg / Special to The Chronicle
A report on the expansion of Sui Generis’ menswear and formalwear offering.
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Photo: Sui Generis / Facebook
SFist included Sui Generis in a guide to the city’s vintage stores.
Read the story ↗A store feature on the new Sui Generis Illa location and its designer womenswear selection.
Read the story ↗A fashion shopping story that cites Sui Generis as a source for a skirt.
Read the story ↗Racked covered Sui Generis among the San Francisco vintage-shopping recommendations associated with GOOP.
Read the story ↗Forbes profiled Sui Generis Illa Boutique as a distinctive women’s consignment destination.
Read the story ↗A CBS San Francisco vintage-shopping guide that includes Sui Generis.
Read the story ↗Coverage of the launch and curation of Sui Generis womenswear.
Read the story ↗A profile of Sui Generis Illa Boutique and its designer consignment assortment.
Read the story ↗The New York Times described the store’s carefully curated approach to consignment.
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Independent voices, personal shopping guides, and conversations with our founders.
Marcia Gagliardi notes Sui Generis’ 20th anniversary and lists the October 17 public Sip and Shop with its DJ lineup.
Read the mention ↗A San Francisco vintage shopping guide that recommends Sui Generis for designer pieces.
Read the story ↗A local blog guide recognizing Sui Generis as a queer-owned Castro business.
Read the story ↗A personal travel blog recommends Sui Generis during a San Francisco anniversary trip.
Read the story ↗A menswear blog’s detailed store visit and review of Sui Generis’ selection and service.
Read the story ↗A menswear blog Q&A with co-founder Miguel Lopez about the store, its curation, and San Francisco style.
Read the story ↗Designer and television personality Nick Verreos notes sourcing a YSL pocket scarf at Sui Generis.
Read the story ↗A fashion-school blog interview with co-founder Miguel Lopez about the business and his work.
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Interviews, press pulls, and approved high-resolution imagery. Get in touch with the Sui Generis team.
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