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Reem Acra guipure lace gown. Model: Li Ming (STARS); Hair: Brynn Doering (Aubri Balk); Makeup: Racine Christensen

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Jason Wu leather and lace dress. Burberry shoes. Matthew Campbell Laurenza blue minaudiere.

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Emilio Pucci embroidered jumpsuit and dragon wedges. Matthew Campbell Laurenza blue minaudiere.

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Louis Vuitton satin flower printed dress. Lena Erziak bag. Christian Louboutin gold sandals.

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Burberry metallic corset dress, sapphire duchess trench cape and python wedges.

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Oscar de la Renta turquoise fil coupe tassel jumpsuit. Christian Louboutin pink matador shoes.

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Rafael Cennamo beaded kimono dress.

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Prada patchwork top, skirt, apron, nappa stretch leather silver socks and silk gaiters.

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Bottega Veneta embroidered dress. Matthew Campbell Laurenza cuff. Prop Stylist: Mark Welsh. Manicurist: Helen Ly (Mizu Spa)

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Mulberry printed sweater, belt and gold silk pants. Matthew Campbell Laurenza gold minaudiere. Christian Louboutin gold sandals.

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Gucci high neck top with tulle yolk. Fashion assistants: Douglas Wright, Alison Ramirez, Daniel McIntyre

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Reem Acra lipstick red gown with lace back. Lina Erziak feather clutch. Photo assistant: Daniel Morris

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The allure of the Orient held designers in a trance for Spring. But for San Franciscans, the exoticism of Asia always holds sway–especially in the mysterious streets of Chinatown, where rich metallics, opulent fabrics and embroideries capture the seductive mood. 

Photograper: Nadya Wasylko

Fashion editor: Lauren Goodman

This article was the cover story for 7x7's March issue. Click here to subscribe.