New York-based jewelry brand known for its hand-carved Lucite and sculptural, art-inspired designs.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
contemporary
Founded in 1990 by a Brooklyn-born designer, Alexis Bittar began by selling hand-carved Lucite and semi-precious stone jewelry on the streets of SoHo. The brand quickly gained prominence for its unique fusion of art and fashion, drawing inspiration from the 1980s New York club scene and his parents' background as antique collectors. Bittar’s avant-garde pieces, particularly his signature sculptural Lucite bangles, captured the attention of fashion directors and led to collaborations with brands like Burberry and Michael Kors, as well as costume design for the show “Sex and the City”. The jewelry has been worn by notable figures such as former First Lady Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga.