Gorjana Reidel
Gorjana Reidel (born 1978) is an American jewelry designer based in Laguna Beach, California. She co-founded the jewelry line gorjana in 2004, alongside her husband Jason Griffin Reidel.
Gorjana Reidel | |
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Born | 1978 (age 41–42) Serbia |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Jewelry Designer |
Spouse(s) | Jason Griffin Reidel |
Children | Two |
Career
[1] Gorjana designs jewelry you'll live in, love always and layer every day. Of the "more is more" mindset, Gorjana's pieces are made to mix, match and layer. Her versatile, adjustable pieces offer the wearer the chance for self-expression and endless layering possibilities. Her designs have attracted celebrities such as Josephine Skriver, Olivia Wilde and Jessica Alba.[2]
A leader in contemporary jewelry, the gorjana line is found in over 1,000 department and specialty retail stores throughout the U.S.A.[3][4] In 2016, the Reidels opened their first jewelry brand store in Laguna Beach,[5] followed by a second store in Venice Beach. The 2018 opening of another store in the West Village was their first in New York City.[6] The couple and the company have since opened 13 stores on both coasts, with plans for an aggressive retail expansion.
Background
Gorjana immigrated to the US from Serbia when she was a child. Both she and her husband are former models who each earned a degree in marketing from Arizona State University. They were married in 2003 and have two children.[7]
References
- Moore, Kristina. "Designer Spotlight: Gorjana Captures The 'Laws Of Layering' Jewelry". Forbes.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- "Married to a career in fashion". Ocregister.com. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- Moore, Kristina. "Designer Spotlight: Gorjana Captures The 'Laws Of Layering' Jewelry". Forbes.com. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Jeweler Gorjana Reidel Talks Beauty, Burgers, & Bad Habits". La.racked.com. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Gorjana Opens the Doors to Their Flagship Jewelry Boutique". Orangecoast.com. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- Hamanaka, Kari (20 February 2018). "Gorjana Continues Store Growth Push in NoLIta". Wwd.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- Ogunnaike, Nikki. "Rebecca Minkoff and Other Fashion Designers Reveal Their Favorite Halloween Costumes Ever!". Glamour.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.