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Power Moms of the Style and Design World

These women make motherhood look GOOD. Our 2016 list of style and design powerhouses is filled with architects, art directors, product designers, fashion stylists and so many more.

By Erin Feher October 4, 2015

These women make motherhood look GOOD. This talented group of style mavens have brought their strong design sense to all areas of our lives, from maternity wear to tabletop design to the creation of shoes, handbags and even houses. Our 2016 list of style and design powerhouses is filled with architects, art directors, product designers, fashion stylists and so many more. Click through to be inspired and meet them all!

Rati Sahi, Chief Merchant at The RealReal

If there is such a thing as being an expert on shopping, that would be Rati. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of designers, can evaluate the worth of an item by sight, and she knows just what everyone wants to be wearing at any given moment. As the chief merchant at the luxury consignment site The RealReal (think Hermes, Celine, Proenza, and The Row up to 90% off retail), she oversees editorial and merchandising of every piece they sell on the site. Julie started with The RealReal founder and CEO Julie Wainwright 5 years ago at her kitchen table, and has watched the company grow exponentially in the TK years since. Prior to that, she owned and ran Anica, a clothing boutique in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood. She lives in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco with her son Ruk is 4, daughter Diya is 3 and husband Kevin.

Proud Moment: "Personally, my proudest moment is seeing my son Ruk think about and be considerate of other people’s feelings."

Words of Wisdom: "There simply isn’t enough time to do everything as well as you’d like to. So, pick a few things that are most important to you and your family and do those the best you can."

Photo credit: Maria del Rio

Do you know any incredibly talented moms in the style and design world who should be included in this story? Let us know in the comments below!

–Erin Feher

All images courtesy of the subjects unless otherwise noted.