Events, Personal Appearances, and Trunk Show Schedules by Jewelry Designer John S. Brana
Events, Personal Appearances, and Trunk Show Schedules
December 11, 2010 - Ooma Boutique - 1422 Grant Ave., San Francisco, CA - Visit Ooma in San Francisco's famous North Beach neighborhood on historic Grant Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 11 for a Holiday Season Shopping Party featuring designers from the Altitude Fashion Showroom! Ooma is one of San Francisco's favorite local boutiques and beginning Saturday, Dec. 11, you'll be able to shop from jewelry by John S. Brana, handbags from Reveal, denim and apparel from Everyday, and pre-shop the Spring 2011 Collection from Sittella by Althea Harper.
December 4, 2010 - Chillin Productions at Mezzanine - Chillin Productions bring you 80 fashion designers, 180 artists, live painting, 7 Dj's and will feature jewelry by local San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana.
November 18, 2010 - SF Style Trunk Show - San Francisco Style 2010 is lining up to be the premiere fashion event of the season. With a nod to Fashion Night Out NYC, San Francisco will debut its own version of this epic evening on Nov 18th. An event as unique as San Francisco, itself, SF Style will showcase up and coming designer brands and boutiques. The SF Style Bazaar will be held in the SPUR Center, 654 Mission Street and will feature jewelry by local San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana along with other local fashion designers and an eco fashion show.
August 19th, 2010 - Vino Moda is Awaking Fall Fashion. Fall Collections from New York designer's Heike Jarick and Althea Harper, San Francisco designers Lorian Lindsay, John S. Brana and Candice Janeen and Los Angeles handbag designer Amber Pollard!! Wine tasting and designer exhibits will start at 6pm, the fashion collections will then don the runway at 8:30pm and at 9pm the after party and shopping begins. The affair will be held at 1 Fort Mason, advance purchase tickets are $36 or you can buy at the door for $45.
August 16-18th, 2010 - The Accessories Show - Las Vegas - Booth 1215. The Altitude Fashion Showroom will feature affordable and eco-friendly accessory and apparel styles! Shop from jewelry styles by John S. Brana including the very popular Lily Pad collection and the newly launched Marina collection. Retail price points range from $16 - $250.
April 7, 2010 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA for the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors Private Event. The evening will include styling tips by Bloomingdale's in-house stylists, a fashion show, and selections from all of my jewelry collections: Muir Woods, Nob Hill, Monterey, Pacific Heights, Barbary Coast, Sonoma, and SoMa, including Men's Jewelry.
March 20, 2010 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Saturday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA in conjunction with a personal appearance by women's clothing designer Tadashi Shoji. Shop selections from: Muir Woods, Nob Hill, and SoMa. For more details, please see Bloomingdale's Events - Stanford.
March 18-23, 2010 - Visit Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana at LA March Market in the Cooper Design Building #321 from Thursday, 3/18 - Tuesday, 3/23. Altitude Promotions will be showcasing the latest Fall 2010 and Summer 2010 designer jewelry collections by John S. Brana. View the collections in person in The Great Room Showroom, #321 - The Cooper Building Showroom, 860 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
March 18-22, 2010 - Visit the Altitude Fashion Showroom at LA’s Fall Market this March 18-22, located in the Cooper Building on the 3rd Floor, 860 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Book your appointment to view our UPSCALE CONTEMPORARY FASHION BRANDS, featuring handmade jewelry by John S. Brana, by calling the Altitude Fashion Showroom at 415.738.6298 or emailing Karri Ann Frerichs directly.
March 3, 2010 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA for the Menlo School Benefit "Dream". Menlo families and friends get to cut loose at Bloomingdale’s, Stanford Shopping Center from 10:00a.m. to 8p.m., buying clothing, accessories, housewares, and gifts, and Bloomingdale’s will then generously give 10% of the total to the Menlo School’s financial aid program. Shop selections from all of my jewelry collections: Muir Woods, Nob Hill, Monterey, Pacific Heights, Barbary Coast, Sonoma, and SoMa, including Men's Jewelry. For more details, please see Bloomingdale's Events - Stanford.
March 1-3, 2010 - Bay Area buyers - Visit the Altitude Fashion Showroom in the San Francisco Fashion Collective during March Mid Market - 3/1-3/2010! Enjoy LUNCH and HORS D’OEUVRES and browse 8 different independent showrooms offering more than 40 brands, including Handmade Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana represented by Altitude Promotions. The San Francisco Fashion Collective is located in the Sobel Building in San Francisco’s design district across from the Concourse Exhibition Center and the San Francisco Design Center on 8th and Division Streets. You may book your appointment by calling the Altitude Fashion Showroom at 415.738.6298 or emailing Karri Ann Frerichs directly.
February 9-15, 2010 - The Altitude Fashion Showroom will showcase our upscale contemporary womens apparel and accessory designers, including selections of handmade jewelry by John S. Brana, at the Heike Jarick Showroom at 262 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018. You may book your appointment by calling the Altitude Fashion Showroom at 415.738.6298 or emailing Karri Ann Frerichs directly. Buyers and Fashion Press and Media, strong>confirm your appointment by calling Karri Ann Frerichs directly in New York at 402-490-2579.
January 16-18, 2010 - "The FOCUS" Apparel and Accessories Show, taking place from January 16- 18, 2010 in the California Market Center (CMC) Penthouse on the 13th Floor, A-Wing will feature hand-picked emerging and established lines. View the latest San Francisco Inspired Handmade Jewelry styles for Summer 2010 by John S. Brana at the FOCUS Trade Show in the California Market Center Penthouse. Booth # 100. You may book your appointment by calling the Altitude Fashion Showroom at 415.738.6298 or emailing Karri Ann Frerichs directly.
December 19-20, 2009 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana 12:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA. Shop selections from all of my jewelry collections: Muir Woods, Nob Hill, Monterey, Pacific Heights, Barbary Coast, Sonoma, and SoMa, including Men's Jewelry. In addition, you will also be able to save 20% on all jewelry during Bloomingdale's Insider Sale shopping event. For more details, please see Bloomingdale's Events - Stanford.
December 10, 2009 - Appel & Frank - "Stocking & Stilettos" San Francisco - 5:00pm to 9:30pm at the Regency Center - Sutter Room, located at 1270 Sutter Street at Van Ness. Over 600 guests will shop from 65 designers, 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. Shop a selection of jewelry priced under $150 from John S. Brana exclusive to this event.
December 5-6, 2009 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana 12:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA. Shop selections from all of my jewelry collections: Muir Woods, Nob Hill, Monterey, Pacific Heights, Barbary Coast, Sonoma, and SoMa, including Men's Jewelry. In addition, you will also be able to save 20% on all jewelry during Bloomingdale's Private Sale shopping event. For more details, please see Bloomingdale's Events - Stanford.
November 27-29, 2009 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana12:00pm to 6:00pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA. Shop from a wide selection of gemstone earrings, pendants, rings, and bracelets from the Pacific Heights, Muir Woods, Barbary Coast, and Sonoma collections. In addition, you will also be able to save 20% on all jewelry during Bloomingdale's Black Friday shopping event. For more details, please see Bloomingdale's Events - Stanford.
November 13-14, 2009 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana 12:00pm to 6:00pm, Friday and Saturday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA. Shop selections from "Muir Woods" -- a collection of one-of-a-kind gemstone rings, raw gemstone pedants, and patinated copper earrings, along with selections from the Nob Hill and SoMa collections. In addition, you will also be able to save 20% on all jewelry during Bloomingdale's Secret Santa shopping event. For more details, please see Bloomingdale's Events - Stanford.
October 20, 2009 - Celebrating its 13th year in production, the Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase will take place once again at Shreve & Co. in San Francisco at 7:00pm. Presented each year by the Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter, this showcase is the region’s only premier fine jewelry event. Come preview collections from local designers, including John S. Brana and fine jewelry manufacturers and mix and mingle with people in the industry. Enjoy an evening with beautiful jewels, cocktails, and hors d’ouevres.
October 10-11, 2009 - Handmade jewelry collections by John S. Brana will be showcased during Fleet Week Fashion Event, at Live Worms Gallery, 1345 Grant Ave. and 1418 Grant Ave. (next to Ooma), Saturday, October 10th – 10am to 7pm and October 11th – 11am to 5pm. Shop directly from the San Francisco Bay Area’s innovative designers offering collections for women, men, children and the home. John S. Brana will be featuring his newest patinated handmade copper jewelry collection "Muir Woods” along with an upcoming line of stackable rings, bangles, and statement cuffs.
October 3-4, 2009 - Bloomingdale's - Stanford...features Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA. Join me for the premier of "Muir Woods" -- a collection of one-of-a-kind gemstone rings, pedants, and patinated copper earrings, along with selections from Nob Hill, Monterey, Pacific Heights, Barbary Coast, Sonoma, and SoMa, including Men's Jewelry. In addition, you will also be able to save 20% on all jewelry during Bloomingdale's Friends and Family shopping event. For more details, please see Bloomingdale's Events - Stanford.
May 28, 2009 - Charleston Pierce hosts "Bella Forever" Fashion Show at Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Featured designers included: Zoe Bikini, John S. Brana - Handcrafted Designer Jewelry, and Dresses by Yugula Priti.
March 26, 2009 - Appel & Frank - "Spring into Style" San Francisco - 5:00pm to 9:30pm at the Regency Center - Sutter Room, located at 1270 Sutter Street at Van Ness. Over 600 guests will shop from 65 designers, 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. Shop a selection of jewelry priced under $150 from John S. Brana exclusive to this event.
March 14 -March 15, 2009 - The Contemporary Crafts Market will return to the San Francisco's Fort Mason Center for its 24th season as the West Coast’s premiere event for one-of-a-kind functional and decorative crafts. This year’s Market will showcase over 250 of the nation’s finest artists and their distinctive works, ranging from intricate jewelry, including distinctive fine jewelry by San Francisco-based designer John S. Brana, unique glassware and ceramics to hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, mixed-media creations and much more. All items on display and for sale have been jury-selected for their exceptional quality.
February 13, 2009 - Studio 333 Fine Art Gallery, Sausalito, CA - "My Bloody Valentine - Love Hurts Event" - 8:00pm to 12:00am - 333A Caledonia Street. Over 150 guests will shop from 30 jewelry and fashion designers. Dancing, free champagne, and DJ P-DUB will provide the bloody fun! Tickets can be purchased in advanced at www.studio333.info - $20 Advance / $25 Door.
February 12, 2009 - Charleston Pierce hosts "Baby Be Mine" Valentine’s Day Fashion Show Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Six San Francisco Bay Area fashion designers will be featured along with runway handcrafted designer jewelry by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 through www.charlestonsf.com, or $20 at the door.
December 3, 2008 - Smythe & Cross - Purveyors of Precious Jewelry, Los Altos, CA, will be hosting a grand opening and open house from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at their Burlingame headquarters. Preview collections of fine and diamond jewelry, along with selected pieces of handcrafted fine jewelry by John S. Brana. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP required. Contact Altitude Promotions for more information.
November 13, 2008 - The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco will be hosting a Private Members' Reception featuring handcrafted fine jewelry by San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana, and amazing photographic abstract art and silk art wear by designer/photographer Klaus Lange from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the 12th Floor Member's Lounge. The reception will also include wine selections by Jessup Cellars. RSVP required. Contact Altitude Promotions for more information.
November 6, 2008 - Art People Gallery will be featuring distinctive jewelry by San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana, and amazing photographic abstract art and silk art wear by designer/photographer Klaus Lange as the Gallery's "Designer's of the Month." The reception will be held at the Art People Gallery located in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, between 6 - 8 p.m. and will include a wine tasting party. RSVP required. Contact Art People for more information.
October 11, 2008 - The Heritage Boutique - Dublin, CA, in celebration of Diwali "The Festival of Lights" will be having a holiday trunk show featuring distinctive jewelry by San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana, autumn and winter clothing collections by Pria Kataria Puri, and JB Classic Labs. The event will be held at the The Heritage Boutique, between 4 - 9 p.m. Contact Heritage for more information.
August 21, 2008 - Celebrating its 12th year in production, the Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase will take place once again at Shreve & Co. in San Francisco. Presented each year by the Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter, this showcase is the region’s only premier fine jewelry event. Come preview collections from local designers, including John S. Brana and fine jewelry manufacturers and mix and mingle with people in the industry. Enjoy an evening with beautiful jewels, cocktails, and hors d’ouevres.
June 26, 2008 - Art People Gallery hosts a wine tasting and art event featuring additional works by John S. Brana and photographer/designer Klaus Lange. This event is open to the public with an entrance fee of $15. The reception will be held at the Art People Gallery located in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. RSVP required. Contact Art People for more information.
April 4th - April 27th, 2008 - Bid on a $150 Gift Certificate from John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry and hundreds of other unique deals for the perfect price on the Great KQED-KTEH Auction! http://www.johnsbrana.com/ Choose from luxurious getaways from Hawaii to Europe, local spa packages and dining experiences, to one-of-a-kind items from John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry . This is your opportunity to support great quality programming on KQED and KTEH with your winning bids. All auction proceeds support KQED, KTEH and the programming you enjoy on Northern California Public Broadcasting!
March 13, 2008 - Appel & Frank - "Spring into Style" San Francisco - 5:00pm to 9:30pm at the Regency Center - Sutter Room, located at 1270 Sutter Street at Van Ness. Over 600 guests will shop from 65 designers, including John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry, 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.
February 9, 2008 - John S. Brana Trunk Show - 10:00am to 9:00pm. Just in time for Valetine's Day, Tahill Galleries features my exclusive premier of two new jewelry collections for Spring '08.
January 27th, 2008 - 11:00am to 4:00pm - Bridal Faire at the Claremont Resort & Spa, Berkeley, CA - Join me for the premier of "Cathedral Hill" -- a collection of one-of-a-kind gemstone necklaces and earrings in 14K, 18K, and Fine Silver perfect for bridal and elegant evening wear. In addition, you will also be able to see the latest designer bridal apparel featured in nearly every bridal magazine in a comfortable and elegantly designed high fashion runway show.
December 10, 2007 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm - The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Annual Holiday Bazaar and Dinner at the Omni Hotel, 500 California Street, San Francisco. Enjoy an evening of networking and business development along with featured Artisan business owners (including John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry). Cost: $40 NAWBO members, $65 guests.
December 1 - 2, 2007 - The Redwood City Art Center presents "Art On Broadway." Join San Francisco Bay Area Artisans, including John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry, for Redwood City Art Center's annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar. The show runs from 10:30 to 5:30 on Saturday and from 11:00 to 5:00 on Sunday.
September 13 - October 7, 2007 - Carlyn Galerie, (Dallas, TX) presents "Autumn Jewels", a collection of jewelry for all tastes: Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Glass, Semi-precious and Precious Stones, Pearls, and Mixed Metals. Along with twelve other artists, Carlyn Galerie is featuring selected pieces from my Nob Hill, Monterey, Pacific Heights, Barbary Coast, Sonoma, and SoMa, including Men's Jewelry. A portion of all jewelry sales during this exhibit will be donated to CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund).
September 18 - 22, 2007 - The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair has established itself as one of The World’s Favorite Gem & Jewelry Destinations of top gem and jewelry professionals. As a February 2007 featured artist by Jewellery World Review, I will be attending seminars, networking, and sourcing gemstones for upcoming new releases.
July 6, 2007 - Grand Opening Celebration - YYou and your friends and family are cordially invited to the grand opening of Lireille - Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art from 6-9 pm. Sip wine, enjoy live music from pianist Mark Little, and chat with many other artists. I will be featured as "New Artist" and will be holding a trunk show during the event.
May 19 - June 8, 2007 - Bid on a $150 Gift Certificate from John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry and hundreds of other items. All auction proceeds support KQED, KTEH and the programming you enjoy on Northern California Public Broadcasting!
May 10, 2007 - Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce along with over 150 exhibitors, including John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry, Chamber members, non-profits, small business resource partners, restaurants, caterers, and wineries for this year's Grand Expo during Small Business Week. The Chamber's largest networking and tabletop expo will be held at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco between 5:30 and 8:30 pm.
December 26, 2006 - The Bead Shop www.beadshop.com features former student John S Brana.