"For these styles, I designed the textures and layers to be eye-catching and feminine but with a little attitude," describes Amber Pollard of her latest eco-friendly handbag styles.

The Brasserie hobo is your très chic all-in-one fashion accessory. This 100% vegan bag not only holds all of your daily essentials, but keeps your lunch fresh and tidy with an exclusive Lunch à la Mode™ removable insulated lunch sack. Available in Nutmeg (shown), Black Pepper, Lavender and Sage. Suggested Retail Starting at $300.00.

The Cafè convertible messenger bag is the perfect accessory for work and play. This 100% vegan bag not only converts into a fold over clutch, très elegantè, but also keeps your lunch fresh and tidy with an exclusive Lunch à la Mode™ removable insulated lunch sack. Available in Sage (shown), Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Lavender. Suggested Retail Starting at $300.00 To request line sheets and to make your appointment, please call the Altitude Fashion Showroom at 415-738-6298 or send us an email

I absolutely cannot wait to receive these new ring styles by John S. Brana in the Altitude Fashion Showroom!  These are the most darling flower rings I have seen in awhile and the retail prices are perfect (retail around $100)!  Look for this collection to expand in the coming months!  Call 415-738-6298 or email the Altitude Fashion Showroom to place your order.

All rings are handcrafted from sterling silver bands with various textures and each flower is shaped by hand and patinated for a colored finish or with no patina finish for a bright copper or sterling silver leaf/flower shape. 

The very popular Lily Pad earring collection by John S. Brana has just been expanded to include vibrant new colors!  The new FUSCIA, BRONZE, and LIME colors will be hot for summer so call 415-738-6298 or email the Altitude Showroom to put in your order today!

Earring styles are handcrafted from aluminum using sterling silver or 14K gold-filled earwires.  Sizes available are 1.5" single, 3-tiered, and 2' large single.  Retail price points for these new styles start as low as $32!

Luxurious lambskin leather jackets by Heike Jarick availble in Black, Chocoate and Gun Metal Grey- Retail range $560-$775

Flirty skirts with asymmetric layers and ruffles are ultra comfortable and super easy to wear with your favorite tee or tank!  Retail range - $110 for cotton/modal knits, up to $325 for sculptural stretch with leather and chiffon.  

Sweaters, Vests, Cardigans and Wraps by Heike Jarick are keep you cozy while making a fashion statement.  Retail Price Range - $130-$335

Wool, cashmere and rain wear outerwear coats are ultra sophisticated and unique in silhouette.  Retail Price Range - $320 for rainwear up to $985 for herringbone wool and felted wool coats with silk lining. 

Signature dresses by Heike Jarick  - Retail Price Range - $180 - $685 for leather sequins

Tops and separates are easy to dress up with skirts or leggings or dress down with your favorite pair of denim.  Retail Price Range - $90-$225

From the top:  1)  From Left - Tanisha Harper of Models of the Runway (who was Althea Harper's muse through most of the Project Runway season) wears the One Shoulder Futurism Print Dress from Althea Harper's Fall 2010 Collection.  Center - Althea Harper wears the Balla Dress with mesh sleeves from her Fall 2010 Collection.

2)  Althea Harper is interviewed at GenArt event while wearing the very sexy one-shoulder Carra Dress with mesh insets.

3) Althea Harper wears her own designer blazer - The Hilde Jacket with Leather Insets at a Fashion Group International event.

4)  Althea Harper wears the Steph Dress in Building Print:  "I love the building dress because it is so easy to dress up and down. I had been running around all day before this premiere and needed something that would carry me into the night!" - Althea Harper

5) Althea Harper wears the Balla Dress from her Fall 2010 Collection.

6)  Tanisha Harper (Models of the Runway) wears the Futurism Print One Shoulder Dress from Althea Harper's Fall 2010 Collection.

Just in these two new styles are to die for!  Both retail for around $100 and are handmade by John S. Brana in his San Francisco studio. 

1) Copper Flower Ring with a Hammered Sterling Silver Band.  This is the latest addition to the nature-inspired Lily Pad Collection by John S. Brana.  The leaf-shaped earrings have been translated into this adorable flower ring style and is available immediately!

2) John S. Brana is known for his signature cuff bracelets in sterling silver and copper.  Now, one of his most attractive styles of hammered cuffs is now available in hammered aluminum!  It looks and feels just like the sterling silver version but is offered at a third of the price!  This is the statement jewelry piece that will draw compliments from strangers and the envy of your friends!

Descriptions of Looks in Order of Appearance:

1)  Belted Trench and Knee-Length Skirt in 100% Silk Multi-Colored Tweed.  Skirt features exposed gold zipper in center back.

2)  Tuxedo Jacket and Skinny Pant in Stretch Moleskin and Silk Charmeuse, with Silk habotai lining.  The Horse-Print lining is an original Lorian Lindsay print.

3)  Flutter-sleeve dress in 100% silk crepe features an exposed zipper in the back.

4)  High neck, long sleeve top in Stretch Silk Georgette. Cuffs and neckline feature ribbon contrast detailing and the shoulders feature feather embellishments.   Pants: Stretch Moleskin and Silk charmeuse pocket flaps.

5)  Cropped jacket in cotton fleece with embroidered silk patch in center-back and leather clasp in front.  Stretch Corduroy riding pant with slanted front zipper pockets.

6) Stretch Silk Georgette long sleeve top with ribbon detailing at cuffs and neckline and feather embellishments at shoulders.  Silk tweed multi-colored knee length skirt with exposed back zipper.

7) Sheer button-up collared top in Double Silk Georgette (not fully sheer and can wear with no layer underneath).  Top features ribbon belt and embroidered contrasting shoulders.  Stretch silk Georgette relaxed yoga pant with silk and beaded embroidered waistline.

8 ) Shirt Dress made from tencel hemp (an eco-friendly fabric), with leather stitch trim at breast pocket and in center back.  Comes with woven leather belt.

9)  Belted Shrug in a wool, hemp blend (an eco-friendly fabric), with leather stitch trim.  Flutter sleeves.

10) Paisley printed crushed velvet jacket with silk lining in grey and brown.

11) 100% silk belted trench in multi-colored tweed.

12)  Feather strap bustier top with Stretch Silk Georgette panels and silk organza over Tencel, Hemp Blend. Tuxedo Pant made from Stretch Moleskin and Silk charmeuse.

13)  Cotton Fleece Coat with Ultra Suede Contrasting Trim.  Coat comes with a leather belt.

14) Silk crepe flutter sleeve dress.  Belted Shrug made from wool / hemp blend (eco-friendly fabric) lined in silk charmeuse with leather stitch trim. 

15)  Stretch Silk Georgette Bustier Dress with piping and Feather-lined Straps.

16) Silk Crepe floor-length gown with open back and feather embellishments on the neckline.

Call the Altitude Fashion Showroom at 415-738-6298 or email karrann@altitudepromotion.com to schedule your appointment!

Jewelry featured by John S. Brana - Copper Hammered Disc Earrings - $45, Brazilian Fire Agate with Carnelian Gemstone Necklace - $850, Corrugated Copper Wrap Cuff - $160, Turquoise Patina Fold Leaf Earrings - $90, Turquoise Patina Bangle - $70, Turquoise Patina Open Tear Drop Earrings - $50, Hammered Brass Cuffs - $140.

Photographer: Rachel Schwarz
Models: Naeemah of JE Models / Yasmin of City Models/ Helena Bianca- Rogue
Spot Light Desighers: Leila Hafzi repped by HSMPR, Bao Tranchi, Bryan Hearns, John. S Brana repped by Altitude Promotions, & Shabnam Quassemi
Wardrobe Stylist: Devon Nuszer
Hair & Make-up: Akemi Yagi
Assistants: Nino Palana & Ania Hogan

Just arrived to the Altitude Fashion Showroom, the Fall 2010 Collection by New York designer, Heike Jarick!  The collection offers a full mix of casual separates, staple dresses to wear all season long, and layering styles to dress up any ensemble.  The dresses shown below are perfect to pair with any jacket, blazer, or cardigan for an updated look in fashionable business casual. 

Retail Price Points Range from $185 - $325.

This Fall 2010, prepare to love layering!  The new jacket and bolero styles by San Francisco design Lorian Lindsay will become signature pieces to your fall wardrobe.  Not just to keep warm, these signature jacket and coat styles by Lorian Lindsay are perfect for the office, the weekend and date night!

Retail price points range from $280 - $480