The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco cordially invites you to our Private Members' Reception 12th Floor Member's Lounge November 13, 2008 5:30pm to 7:00pm Welcome jewelry designer John S. Brana and silk wear designer Klaus Lange for an exclusive trunk show   Enjoy wines from Jessup Cellars RSVP Required.  For more information, contact Altitude Promotions Read More

    Selections from the Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection ... Read More

Anamika wears Brazilian Fire Agate Pendant from the SoMa Collection and Two Anticlastic Copper Bracelets from the Sea Cliff Collection Anamika wears Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff and Jellyfish earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection along with a Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring from the Pacific Heights Collection. Anamika wears Crystal Quartz, Citrine, and Onyx Beaded Gemstone Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection and a Large Faceted Citrine Cocktail Ring from the Pacific Heights Collection Anamika wears Hammered Silver Earrings from the SoMa Collection Anamika wears Jellyfish Earrings ... Read More

Jewelry collections by John S. Brana are on target with the Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear designer runways. The Fall 2008 season is characterized by gray being the new black…again, the maxi dress in bold patterns and red-carpet glamour, and rich textured fabrics ruched, frayed and displayed in origami folds. Not to be overlooked however, chunky beaded necklaces, jeweled teardrop earrings and undeniable cuffs all played strong supporting roles in collections of main fashion houses. Iconic designers including Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, ... Read More

Over 50 guests attended a wine tasting event featuring three boutique wineries from Napa Valley and one Italian wine distributor held at the intimate gallery space of Art People in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco. Many of the current exhibiting artists were present to showcase their creations including John S. Brana, whose distinctive handcrafted jewelry creations drew attention from attendees and fellow artists alike. Artful jewelry pieces from each of Brana’s seven women’s jewelry collections, all inspired by areas in and around ... Read More

Handcrafted jewelry designer, John S. Brana enjoyed an entertaining evening with his publicist, Karri Ann Frerichs of Altitude Promotions, and fellow fine accessory designer, Klaus Lange while mingling with other wine enthusiasts at Bloomingdale’s in San Francisco, May 14th. This event was hosted by celebrity event styling expert, Wendy Creed and St. Francis Winery sommelier, Chris Silva. Brana, Frerichs and Lange were treated to a sampling of summer dishes prepared by Bloomingdales while event stylist Wendy Creed described interesting ways to entertain ... Read More

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, ... Read More