TWEED & VINE - A fresh Start

Michael Sabino, founder of Tweed & Vine, began his journey in the apparel and retail world many years ago. Early in his career, he worked with a wholesale cashmere and knitwear company, selling premium sweaters to top-tier retailers across the country. When the opportunity arose to grow business in California, Michael seized it—and while working with a boutique in Montecito, he fell in love with the state and made it his new home.

Soon after relocating, Michael opened his own men’s clothing store in San Francisco. In 1980, he launched Button Down, a small shop on Fillmore Street beside the iconic Balboa Café. The store quickly gained a devoted following, prompting a move to a larger space on Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights. The original location, now home to Spruce Restaurant, was later relocated nearby to its current home near Walnut Street, where it continues to thrive.

In 2020, Michael sold Button Down to close friends and, together with his partner Kenny, moved full-time to St. Helena in Napa Valley—a place they had long loved for its community, beauty, and lifestyle. While they intended to retire, their shared passion for style, craftsmanship, and design inspired a new chapter: the creation of Tweed & Vine, born from a deep love of the clothing business and a desire to contribute to their community in a new way.