John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry is now available for purchase at Art People, 50 Post Street Suite 41, on the second floor of the Crocker Galleria.Handcrafted designs from each of Brana’s seven women’s jewelry collections, all inspired by eclectic San Francisco themes, are showcased.Art People is the forth bay area gallery or retailer to carry Brana’s 14K-18K gold, silver, copper and gemstone jewelry collections.
Art People hosts monthly art and wine tasting parties open to the public where guests may enjoy creations from resident artists, including John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry.The next party will be held Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Brana will also be featured as the artist of the month later this year.Opening reception information will be announced soon.
Among the nearly 40 one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces available in the gallery, selections from the Barbary Coast, Sonoma, Seacliff and SoMa collections are exhibited in Art People’s storefront window.Additional collections available include Monterey Italian mesh jewelry, Pacific Heights gemstone jewelry and Nob Hill filigree jewelry.Necklaces, cuffs, earrings, rings and bracelets are available for purchase.
To view each of John S. Brana’s – Distinctive Jewelry collections, visit www.johnsbrana.com.
For upcoming events and media requests, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions, at karriann@altitudepromotion.com or 402.490.2579
Distinctive jewelry by San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana, will accessorize the looks of three apparel sponsors on the runway of “Fashion Model 2008,” for the international release of Magazine Punto Latino.The fashion show/dinner event will be held Saturday, May 24 at the Luxor Restaurant, 101 Brentwood Rd., South San Francisco, at 7 p.m. “I am very excited to sponsor this event,” Brana said.“The Latino community represents some of my best customers.” Over 300 guests are expected to attend, including ambassadors, consulates and area business owners.“Fashion Model 2008” will be advertised nationally on Telemundo stations beginning today.Magazine Punto Latino is a lifestyle, gossip and information magazine targeting Hispanic communities and will be distributed nationally and throughout Central and South America. Expect to see dramatic necklaces with layers of gemstones from Brana’s Barbary Coast collection, giant cocktail rings from the Pacific Heights collection, and sculpted cuffs from the SoMa and Seacliff collections.To view each of the John S. Brana- Distinctive Jewelry collections visit www.johnsbrana.com Apparel sponsors include Alpaca Fashions, Men’s Warehouse and Katy Y Designs.Live entertainment will include music from Bay Area Latin and funk band, La Ventana and Arabic style belly dancers. For upcoming events and media requests, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions, at karri.altitude@gmail.com or 402.490.2579.
Magazine Punto Latino Presenta Desfile de modas mas extraordinario en el Norte de California Fashion Model 2008. Mixer de Negocios, Cena-Bugget. Disfrute conla musica en vivo de: Orquesta Ventana. Con la colaboracion del Consulado General del Peru. www.magazinepuntolatino.com
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When was the last time you strolled along California Street and climbed the steps of Mason?Or, if you don’t live in our fair city of San Francisco, when have you last enjoyed the nostalgic architecture of those neighborhoods built around the turn of twentieth century?Do you notice that bricks are no longer laid in those patterns, or that columns today aren’t poured in such grand stature but with such intricate detail?
That was a time when we didn’t have to remind ourselves to stop and smell the roses.We appreciated craftsmanship and weren’t distracted by technology.With this in mind, John S. Brana sought to capture the elaborate scrolls and turbulent twists of the grill work on entrance gates that dot the neighborly streets of San Francisco’s famous Nob Hill.This is the collection of that not yet lost, but very intimate detail.
After twisting three tiny pure silver or 14 karat gold wires then running them through a rolling machine, John sculpts the inner tendrils into a paired perfection.No two sets are exactly the same.Each design is then encased by a sturdy barrier of flat or half-round sterling silver or 14 karat gold.Dangling a pair from you ears is a delicate daily reminder that if you can’t stop to smell the roses, you can at least take them with you.Necklaces and bracelets are coming soon.Enjoy life’s beautiful amenities!
Each of us is drawn to our favorite things, a collection that defines who we are and makes us unique.We prefer certain colors, identify with distinctive shapes and place value on bright and shiny things.Some may even verge on a certain aesthetic addiction- an all-black wardrobe, complete households of minimalist square furniture, an entire family of “J” names!It’s okay, we understand.
John S. Brana-Distinctive Jewelry recently polled, you- his loyal clients, to learn how we could make www.johnsbrana.com more streamlined and user friendly.You wanted to see what amazing pieces were available in your favorite gemstone or precious metal.You also wanted to narrow by price point.It’s possible your ex-mother-in-law only wore rubies and you never care to see those again!
We listened and are excited to introduce the Browse by Gemstone, Metal, and Price Point features found on the lower left columns of all product pages!Now you can find your perfect birthstone piece, discover your next favorite mineral and expand your beautiful gold, silver and copper collections!Enjoy and take pleasure in life’s beautiful amenities.
John S. Brana- Distinctive Jewelry has signed Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions, as its San Francisco wholesale representative and press contact.Karri Ann launched Altitude Promotions in 2007 with the purpose to represent talented designers to the buying community and to increase the fashion industry’s awareness and appreciation of the local talent working right here in the Bay Area.She moved to San Francisco from Omaha, NE in 2005 and has experience in retail management, fashion column and feature writing, and Fortune 500 corporate event planning.John S. Brana and Altitude Promotions are excited to join forces in 2008 and look forward to providing you with Distinctive jewelry and excellent service.Enjoy life’s beautiful amenities!
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“Spring into Style” San Francisco will be held at the Regency Center - Sutter Room, located at 1270 Sutter Street at Van Ness from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. Over 600 guests will shop from 65 designers, including John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry (where I will be launching my new filigree collection - Nob HIll), selling everything from jewelry and clothing, to accessories and more. In addition to the fabulous shopping, there will be complimentary drinks, beauty services, and giveaways.
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Are you ready for something different? I have been working on an innovative style of wire wrapped beaded gemstone earrings for spring to the Barbary Coast Collection. These new earrings feature various semi-precious gemstone beads in either Fine Silver, 14K Gold Filled, or 14K or 18K Gold. Current selections include Appetite, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Crystal Quartz, Garnets, Freshwater Pearls, and Peridot.
Oryx - The Inflight Magazine of Qatar Airways - January 2008
Style Resolutions
It’s time to make 2008 the year for high-voltage, maximum impact glamour
Dress, Ralph Lauren Women’s Purple Label; Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti; Gloves, La Crasia; Ring, John S Brana - 12 carat Blue Topaz ring set in Sterling Silver from the Pacific Heights Collection- pages38-39
HER Pleated Halter Dress, Issey Miyake USA; Pleated Shrug, Issey Miyake USA; Shoes, Nina; Citrine Gold Ring, John S Brana- 12 carat Citrine ring set in 18k Gold from the Pacific Heights Collection- page 40
Sequin Dress, H&M; Classima Executives Watch, Baume-et-Mercier; Hosiery, Wolford; Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti; Earrings, John S Brana - Lavender Sea Pearls from the Sonoma Collection - page 42
Oryx - The Inflight Magazine of Qatar Airways is published by The Media Factory FZ - LLC of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.”Qatar Airways flies one of the youngest fleets in the skies.In September 2006 Qatar Airways became the launch customer of the Airbus A340-600 High Gross Weight aircraft. Innovative onboard features such as dedicated First and Business Class lounges for passengers travelling in the premium cabins are specially designed for you to unwind and relax.The State of Qatar sits on a peninsula halfway along the western shoreline of the Arabian Gulf and is almost completely surrounded by sea. It borders Saudi Arabia to the south and is separated by the sea from the United Arab Emirates in the southeast and Bahrain in the northwest.Qatar has a desert climate of hot summers and relatively warm winters. In the summer, the temperature ranges between 25 and 46 degrees centigrade. Rainfall in the winter is minimal and on average does not exceed 75 mm per year.”For more information on Qatar Airways, please see their website at www.qatarairways.com
