North Beach got an unexpected jolt of high fashion yesterday when Condé Nast’s Anna Wintour was spotted strolling the neighborhood with a film crew, fueling talk that San Francisco may be in the running to host Vogue World in 2027. The traveling one-day fashion spectacle brings runway shows, musical performances and celebrity guests, and could deliver a marquee moment for the city’s retail and hospitality sectors. Local retailers and civic leaders are paying close attention, even though nothing is official yet.
As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, Condé Nast told the paper in an email that it is “exploring the possibility of having Vogue World in SF, and Anna’s trip is an exploratory one to listen/learn.” According to the Chronicle, the mayor’s office declined to comment when asked about the visit…