Alexis Bittar
The Second Coming of Alexis Bittar
The designer spent over five years away from fashion. Now, he bought back his name and is relaunching the jewelry brand that put him on the map.
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Plus, Sephora celebrates Black beauty with new initiatives.
'Empire' and Saks Collaborate on a Lyon Family-Inspired Designer Collection
Executive Producer Lee Daniels admits he used to "boost" from the high-end department store.
Everything We Saw at Day 7 of New York Fashion Week
Don't let the number fool you, there's still one more day left.
Iris Apfel and Tavi Gevinson Star Side by Side in Alexis Bittar's Spring Campaign
Sure, there are 75 years between them, but they're equally fabulous.
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The Best Gifts Under $250 for Everyone On Your List
Treat your friends and family to something special.
Frederick Bouchardy Runs a Fragrance Company, But Don't Call Him a Perfumer
The founder of the Brooklyn-based fragrance studio Joya tells us how he got into the perfume business.
Planning Your Summer Concert Wardrobe
It's summertime (well, not quite, but it definitely feels like summer right now) and that means some of music's hottest acts are hitting the road to play a stage near you. So what're you gonna wear?
Alexis Bittar on His '80s-Inspired Bloomingdale's Collection and Obsession With Taxidermy
Alexis Bittar has taken his colorful outlook on jewelry to Bloomingdale’s for an exclusive collaboration with the department store.
A Chat With the Fashion Industry's Most In-Demand Taxidermist
When you get an email offering you an opportunity to interview the “fashion world’s favorite taxidermist,” you don’t ignore it. I mean, maybe some people do, but I didn’t... and I think I’m glad. Frank Zitz has worked with everyone from Louis Vuitton to Lord & Taylor. He even created "hybrids" for Alexis Bittar.
Kate Middleton Plays Field Hockey in Heels, Brad Pitt Helps Sell More Chanel No. 5, and Kim Kardashian Won't Return Her Engagement Ring
As we here in the Western world bid Movember goodbye, men in the Middle East are showing much more commitment to facial hair. Apparently doctors are doing tons of mustache implants there. {HuffPo} Kate Middleton wore a cute plaid McQ coatdress and played field hockey in heels on a recent visit to her old school, St. Andrews. {US Weekly} The "i-cone-ic" bra that Madonna wore during her 1990 Blond Ambition tour has auctioned for a cool £32,450- that's over $52,000. {The Telegraph}
Fashionista’s FNO Music Guide: Azealia Banks, Cindi Lauper, Rev Run and Karaoke
It’s about to happen: Fashion’s Night Out. You’ve already watched the Biebs and Posh plug the night on repeat and studied up on where to find free f
Mickey Boardman, Alexis Bittar, Cynthia Rowley and More on Lame First Jobs and Knowing You 'Made It' at Last Night's YMA Panel
Last night, the YMA Scholarship Association held a panel discussion at FIT featuring industry vets like Michael Bastian, Alexis Bittar, Lori Goldste
Michelle Obama Color Blocks Like a Pro (In Preen!) on The Late Show With David Letterman
After hosting a star-studded fundraising dinner attended by the likes of Beyoncé, Solange Knowles, Robert DeNiro, and other notables, First Lady Mic
Ab Fab's Patsy and Edina Snag Alexis Bittar Campaign
If you doubted that Absolutely Fabulous was going to be able to stage a comeback, well, you're wrong. They pulled off a successful Christmas special (featuring Stella McCartney nonetheless), more episodes are forthcoming, and a feature film is reportedly in the works. So what now? The AbFab ladies just scored an advertising campaign with jeweler Alexis Bittar. Vogue UK caught up with the ladies and designer at the campaign shoot. Edina and Patsy don lots of bangles and kitschy New York Americana, and vamp for the camera.
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Procrastinators
It's December 23. Is your shopping done? If not, you better get going. We rounded up 10 cute things that would make great last-minute gifts. You obviously don't have time to order these online though, so bookmark this page on your phone and get yourself out into the world, credit card in hand. Now go! (But first click through to see our last-minute-but-still-very-thoughtful gifts.)
Alexis Bittar Says Kim Kardashian Copied His Designs, Refuses to Lend Her Jewelry--So Did She?
Alexis Bittar's expertly-crafted jewelry is nothing if not unique. The time and care put into each piece is evident just by looking at them (or reading the paragraph-long descriptions on his website). The same cannot be said of the Kardashians' design oeuvre. So we were not exactly shocked this morning when we read that Alexis Bittar is accusing Kim Kardashian, to whom he has loaned out jewelry on multiple occasions, of copying his designs for her Belle Noel jewelry line. (It wouldn't be the first time.) He tells the Post, In the reality TV world, there are so many people coming out with lines to capitalize on their TV shows. They are not designers and they are just stealing. I passed the Dash pop up store on Broadway, and I saw that Kim’s pieces were very similar to mine, and she definitely has been taking note (of my designs). The tricky thing is that we have sent pieces to Kim in the past to wear, so now I have told my staff we cannot send anything to her. She was definitely influenced by my designs without a doubt. Was she?
Alexis Bittar's Lookbook Will Blow You Away
So Irene didn't blow us away but Alexis Bittar's 2012 resort look book did (OK, we're exaggerating a lot, but still--look). Bittar's look books usually feature a mannequin not a model, but this season that mannequin has gone surreal. Every page is a unique and crazy photo-collage - the kind of thing you want to tear out and put on your bedroom wall between your Jordan Catalano poster and Sofia Coppola's Vogue Paris cover. So take a gander at the kooky compilations. It will definitely brighten this dreary day.
Alexis Bittar is Collaborating With Iris Apfel
Refinery 29 chatted with Alexis Bittar this weekend at his San Francisco shop, and the jewelry designer dropped an exciting tidbit of information. Bittar revealed that his fashion week plans involve "doing a collaboration with Iris Apfel." It has only been a matter of time before this epic partnership between the two--both known for over-the-top baubles--became a reality.
Racked Dealfeed: Alexis Bittar, Made Her Think, Alexander Wang, and More!
Made Her Think Deal: Up to 80% off tough-girl jewelry When/Where: Friday, June 24 through Saturday, June 25. Fri 1pm—7pm, Sat noon—6pm. 195 Chrystie St between Stanton and Rivington Sts (212-228-2144) Link: www.madeherthink.com Ends: Saturday, 25 Jun 2011
The Fashionista Mother's Day Gift Guide
Looking for the best gift for your mom this mother's day? Well, forget about the "Mom" tattoo (seriously, those are hard to get off), and peruse our gift guide for the best most fashionable gifts for that special lady in your life--at price points to suit every budget. Our guide is a sure way to infuse your mom's life with a little high fashion--this is not to say, of course, that moms aren't stylish to begin with.