Great fashion, like fine wine, changes from year-to-year, needs good balance, and the best only get better with time. Silver Oak Winery got both just right last weekend with their lush varietals and chic clientele.

From modern-preppy to ultra eccentric, these seven looks stood out among the crowd at the winery's 2009 Napa Valley Release Day.

Tania Smith works as a real estate agent in San Diego.

What Tania wore: Nordstrom brand felt hat, Kate Space sunglasses and C. Wonder bracelets, all purchased from Nordstrom; Theory black dress; Necklace from Express; J. Crew metallic cap-toe ballet flat; Tory Burch leather purse, purchased from Bloomingdale's.

Her wine of choice: Cabernet Sauvignon.

New York-turned-Berkeley resident Elizabeth Spiridakis Olson recently left her position at Bon Appetit to take on the role of creative director at AFAR magazine.

Monogrammed Clare Vivier bag.

San Francisco artist, Ken Lo.

What Ken wore: RVCA hat, purchased from Nordstrom; Sunglasses from a street vendor in Italy; Sandro shirt, purchased from Gilt; Uniqlo sweater; Club Monaco belt; United Colors of Benetton pants; Gap socks; Tretorn shoes; The One watch, purchased from Amazon. 

His wine of choice: Whiskey.

Ryan Donlin is an SF local and ICU nurse at Stanford Hospital. 

What Ryan wore: 30-year-old birthday pin for his friend Taylor MacKinnon; Warby Parker "Winston" sunglasses; Marine Layer "The Pixley" woven shirt; Banana Republic v-neck sweater; "Winter Flannels" from Chubbies Shorts; Sperry Top-Siders, purchased from Macy's; Komono watch, purchased from Aggregate Supply.

His wine of choice: Tannat from Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles.

SF entrepreneur, Simon Johnson. 

What Simon wore: Sequin jacket purchased from Any Old Iron in NYC; CHeap Monday black acid wash skinny jeans, from Urban Outfitters; Puma drawing high-top sneakers, purchased from Hype; Michael Rodent Ring, from The Great Fog in NYC.

His wine of choice: 2009 Silver Oak Cabernet.

Palo Alto resident and marketing manager, Harry Bailey.

What Harry wore: Carrera sunglasses, from Nordstrom; Club Monaco pants and shirt; Belt from J. Crew; Neiman Marcus striped socks; Gucci loafers.

His wine of choice: Gruner Veltliner.

Napa resident Jordan Nova works his magic as the restaurant director and sommelier at 1313 Main, one of the tasty food vendors at the event.

What Jordan wore: Emporio Armani shirt; Tie and shoes purchased in Thailand; Tie Bar from FreshNeck.com; ASOS suit jacket and Topman pants; Court of Master Sommeliers lapel pin; David Yurman ring; Movado watch.

His wine of choice: "There's no greater indulgence than Champagne."

Lily Ko (lily7x7 @gmail.com) studied fashion design and merchandising at Central Saint Martins and the Academy of Art University. In addition to writing for 7x7, Lily works as a freelance stylist, writer, and designer.