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Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana Accessorizes “Hatwalk 2008″ – Video

October 31, 2008 By 1 Comment

 

The Asian American Cancer Support Network, www.aacsn.org, hosted its fourth annual fundraising gala, Hatwalk 2008 to raise money and awareness to fight the effects of cancer on communities of Asian ethnicities. The focus of the 2008 show was on the Filipino community. "Hatwalk celebrates the value of hats and the comfort they bring to individuals undergoing cancer treatments. Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner, silent auction, and fashion show, concluding with a runway finale featuring cancer survivors adorning pink hats in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. John S. Brana, a San Francisco-based handcrafted jewelry designer, was proud to accessorize these brave women with his bold, wearable art jewelry designs as they strutted down the runway. Styling by Karri Ann Frerichs – Altitude Promotions

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John S. Brana Claims the BayList Best 2008 Best Designer Jewelry Award by SFGate.com

October 21, 2008 By 1 Comment
John S Brana - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Claims sfgate.com BayList Best 2008 Designer Jewelry Award
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October 21, 2008 / San Francisco – SFGate.com, the San Francisco Chronicle’s online newspaper, announced the winners of its annual voter decided BayList 2008 Best of the Bay for 13 fashion and accessory categories on October 7. John S. Brana – Distinctive Fine Jewelry won first prize for Best Designer Jewelry based on a voter tally that began in August. He sits in good company as Ashley Morgan Designs, Peggy Li Creations, Gallery of Jewels and Silver Moon Jewelers rounded out the top 5 respectively. “I’m really thankful to all of my customers,” said Brana whose client reviews may be read online at SFGate – Reviews – John S. Brana. “They really came through for me!” And the internet honor couldn’t have come at a better time as John S. Brana prepares to be featured in two trunks shows and two fashion shows within the next 30 days!

On Saturday, November 1, members of the Asian American community will see John’s jewelry showcased in the grand finale segment of the Hatwalk 2008 Fashion Show featuring cancer survivors. This annual fundraising gala is hosted by the Asian American Cancer Support Network, www.aacsn.org, and will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Burlingame.

Retail buyers and the public are invited to John’s featured trunk show and fashion show in artistic collaboration with fellow San Francisco artist, Klaus Lange, www.seaklaus.com, hosted at Art People Gallery in San Francisco, www.artpeople.net, Thursday, November 6, 4p.m to 7p.m. And finally residents of the Ritz Carleton San Francisco, will enjoy his distinctive jewelry at an exclusive trunk show featuring wine and hors d’oeuvres for residents only, Thursday, November 13.

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John S. Brana – Handcrafted Fine Jewelry to Accessorize Cancer Survivors in “Hatwalk 2008″ Fashion Show

October 8, 2008 By 4 Comments

 The Asian American Cancer Support Network, www.aacsn.org, is proud to host its fourth annual fundraising gala, “Hatwalk 2008” to raise money and awareness to fight the effects of cancer on communities of Asian ethnicities. This year, the focus will be on the Filipino community. The event takes place Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Burlingame, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA.

“Hatwalk” celebrates the value of hats and the comfort they bring to individuals undergoing cancer treatments. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, silent auction and fashion show, concluding with a runway finale featuring cancer survivors adorning pink hats in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. John S. Brana, a San Francisco-based handcrafted jewelry designer, is proud to accessorize these brave women with his bold, wearable art jewelry designs as they strut down the runway. 

Coral Cinnabar and Shell Necklace

 

“I wanted to be apart of this show because I understand the importance of cancer awareness and how it affects so many of us,” said the designer who’s jewelry will embellish the evening wear ensembles of up to 17 cancer survivors.  John S. Brana’s jewelry designs may also be seen at a trunk show and artist collaboration taking place the following week, Thursday, November 6, 4p.m. to 7p.m. at Art People Gallery in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco.       

  • To reserve tickets to “Hatwalk,” please visit www.aacsn.org and click on the “Purchase Tickets” link. 
  • To view Brana’s entire collection of San Francisco-inspired handcrafted jewelry, visit www.johnsbrana.com. 
  • For information and media requests, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs at karriann@altitudepromotion.com or 402.490.2579.

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