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Anisa Esmail

Anisa Esmail is a writer, fashion designer, and abstract figurative painter based in the Bay Area. Her work explores fashion, art, and queer culture through storytelling. Born in Alameda County in 1992, she currently lives in Oakland and works in San Francisco. Her artwork has been exhibited at Bass & Reiner, Southern Exposure, and Root Division.

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9 Fashion and Jewelry Designers Defining San Francisco Style in 2026

22 Places to Dine and Dance on New Year’s Eve in the San Francisco Bay Area

The Best Private Dining Rooms in San Francisco

East Brother Beer Co. levels up with two new openings: Tam Tavern in Mill Valley and the Rec Room in SF.

32 Fun Things to Do This Week (8.4.25)

SF Designer Patric Yikun Wang on Creating Iconic Looks for Drag Artists, Supermodels + Beyoncé

10 Old-School Restaurants for Classic SF Vibes

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What Not to Miss in San Francisco and San Jose's Historic Japantowns, Two of Only Three Left in the U.S.

The Big Art Loop is transforming SF into an open air gallery over the next three years.

What Not to Miss in San Francisco and San Jose's Historic Japantowns, Two of Only Three Left in the U.S.

The Ultimate Christmas Staycation in Downtown San Francisco

Celebrate 25 Years of Lunar New Year at OMCA

Flower Icon Turns Valentine’s Day Flowers into an Experience in San Francisco

A Healthier Smile Starts Here: How the Invisalign Oral Health Scan Is Transforming Wellness in the Bay Area