Gorjana Reidel (born January 19th, 1978) is an American jewelry designer and entrepreneur 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 45–46) Serbia |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Jewelry Designer |
| Spouse | Jason Griffin Reidel |
| Children | Two |
Early years and education edit
Reidel 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.[1]
Gorjana (company) edit
Reidel and her husband launched the jewelry brand gorjana in 2004.[2]
In 2016, the Reidels opened their first jewelry brand store in Laguna Beach,[3] 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.[4][5] In August 2019 they opened a store in Malibu.[6]
The couple and the company have since opened more than 40 stores on both coasts, with plans for an aggressive retail expansion. Today the multi-million-dollar company has over 100 employees and more than 1,000 retailers worldwide.[2]
Style edit
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.[7]
A leader in contemporary jewelry, the gorjana line is found in over 1,000 department and specialty retail stores throughout the U.S.A.[8][9]
Private life edit
Reidel and her husband were married in 2003 and have two children.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Ogunnaike, Nikki (16 October 2013). "Rebecca Minkoff and Other Fashion Designers Reveal Their Favorite Halloween Costumes Ever!". Glamour.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Meet The Husband-and-Wife Duo Behind Jewelry Brand gorjana". Malibu Magazine. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Moore, Kristina. "Designer Spotlight: Gorjana Captures The 'Laws Of Layering' Jewelry". Forbes. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "Gorjana Celebrates Grand Opening of Malibu Store". mlangeleno.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Jeweler Gorjana Reidel Talks Beauty, Burgers, & Bad Habits". La.racked.com. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2018.