W25mag.com Features Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana – “Waiting for the Bailout Boat”

"Waiting for the Bailout Boat," W25 Magazine – February 2009 Issue, features selected fine jewelry from the SoMa Collection by jewelry designer John S. Brana.   Photographed by Nels Olvin  Stylist:  Karri Ann Frerichs  Make up & Hair:  Katie Nash   Model:  Mirela  Retouching:  Denis Kuznetsoz  

W25 Magazine Features Selected Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana

Bustier – Vintage hand-me down circa 1983.

Hammered fine silver necklace with Chrysoprase – John S. Brana $665

Multi-tiered floral skirt – H&M $59.90

Hammered Sterling Silver Disk Earrings by John S. Brana

Bustier – Vintage hand-me down circa 1983.

Hammered Sterling Silver Disc Earrings – John S. Brana $87

Tuxedo Blazer – H&M $49.90

Wide Leg Trouser – H&M $59.90

 

Hammered Fine Silver Necklace with Chrysoprase by John S. Brana

Bustier – Vintage hand-me down circa 1983.

Hammered fine silver necklace with Chrysoprase – John S. Brana $665

Multi-tiered floral skirt – H&M $59.90

 

Hammered Sterling Silver Disk Earrings by John S. Brana

Hammered Sterling Silver Earrings by John S. Brana

Checkered Blouse – Vintage hand-me down circa 1974.

Patent Leather "Clock" Purse – Vintage gift circa 1968.

Hammered Sterling Silver Disc Earrings – John S. Brana $87

Tuxedo Vest – H&M $24.90

Wide Leg Trouser – H&M $59.90

 

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Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photoshoot by San Francisco Photographer Jar Concengco

 

 

Selections from the Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection
Barbary Coast Clear Quartz Necklace by John S. Brana
Barbary Coast Clear Quartz necklace by John S. Brana
Barbary Coast Amber necklace worn as bracelet by John S. Brana

 

Selections from the Monterey Collection
Purple Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Necklace with faceted Amethyst
Amber Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Pod Earrings with Amber

 

 

Selections from the Sea Cliff Collection
14K Gold Fold Formed Shell Earrings
Moss Green Sea Pearl Earrings in Fine Silver

Photographer: Jar Concengco
Models: Lena B. (dark blonde), Isle D. (brunette)
Stylist: Karri Ann Frerichs, Styling Asst: Punam Patel
Makeup: Cosmetics Couture
Jewelry: John S. Brana
Silk Accessories: Klaus Lange
Location: Pacifica, California

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Savvy Summer Style… Entertaining with Wine, Bloomingdale’s San Francisco – May 14, 2008

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 summer guests with her A-list event secrets. Silva, St. Francis Winery sommelier, explained just how to pair wines with each dish and how to bring forth the many flavors present in each glass. The event concluded with a Bloomingdale’s tour of specific set designs created by Creed for the event ideas described to the guests.

John S Brana and Kerri Ann Frerichs

John S. Brana and Karri Ann Frerichs

Karri Ann Frerichs accessorized her look especially for this event with a wine-inspired amber and silver chainmail necklace and bracelet from Brana’s “Sonoma” collection. She also wore “Foothills,” a 100% silk chiffon scarf designed by Klaus Lange from his Art2Couture Limited Edition silkwear collection.

Klaus Lange and Kerri Ann Frerichs
Klaus Lange and Karri Ann Frerichs

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