RJ Cutler and Vanessa Getty

The day before its national release, San Francisco fashion lovers were treated to private screening of “The September Issue,” thanks to Vanessa Getty, who filled the Kabuki with people she knew would love the film — and they did!

RJ Cutler

The showing was attended by director RJ Cutler himself, who answered questions from the audience about the making of this entertaining documentary which takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the making of the September 2007 issue of Vogue Magazine.

With at least three former Vogue subjects in attendance, it’s hard to say who had the better wardrobe — those on the screen or off (Vanessa Getty, Sloan Barnett and Marissa Mayer have all appeared in the magazine.)

The showing was a huge hit. If you haven’t seen The September Issue yet, it’s still in theaters (but look for it on DVD in a little while for some dishy commentary!)

Yurie Pascarella and Vanessa Getty

Zachary Bogue, Marissa Mayer

Dede Wilsey, John Traina

Susan Dunlevy, Angelique Griepp

Nora Rogers, Joann Calonico

Lorrae Rominger, Stephanie Coyote, Denise Bradley Tyson

Donald Van de Mark, Damian Smith

Bill Lies, Marius Carluci

Jenna Hunt, Elizabeth Funk

Joy Bianchi

Marian Downs, Lois Pavlow, Mary Ann Opperman

Alice Cahan, Leigh Matthes

Photos: Drew Altizer [drewaltizer.com]