Patsy. Edina. Alexis. Wait.. Alexis? Yes, that's right. Two of my favourite things have joined as one. It's no secret how much I love Alexis Bittar, and it's also part of his typical ad campaigns to feature the glamorous, great and sartorial. They're women who are OTT but fabulous. Joan Collins? Check. Lauren Hutton? Check. And now Patsy and Edina. OK, OK, so they're fictional but they're also the original fashionistas and certainly know how to rock Alexis's jewels. Check out the behind the scenes video, a little sneak peak into this summer's campaign. Wardrobe by Betty Jackson, of course.
Showing posts with label lucite. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lucite. Show all posts
Monday, 13 February 2012
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
A little something: The New SS10 colours at Alexis Bittar
So here we are! The new SS10 Lucite colours from New York's Alexis Bittar. Running with spring's obvious trend of soft pastel, sugared-almond shades, these narrow bangles (the simplest of his repertoire) are pretty much top of my pay-day wishlist... Pistachio, rose, lilac, pale lime... Yumyumyum. Apologies for the MySpace style snaps, but it's surprisingly difficult to take photos of your own wrist!
SS10 colours from Alexis Bittar; his original narrow bangles
Very pretty colours. Though they risk being a little too pale...
A bit too much...?! Mixed in with my much loved AB bangles - Mint Green, Royal Blue and Teal
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
A little something: Alexis Bittar... on sale!
Today - and I promise something will be written about them on Like Gold Dust soon! - I got to preview the new SS10 colours from Alexis Bittar's Lucite collection. We're talking super on-trend pastel shades (pistachio, peach, lemon sorbet... yum yum!). Problem is, I don't know which colour I love more!
In the meantime, having a little browse online this evening I spotted these absolute bargains at Liberty. OK, so they're going to be a bit sparkly come April, but anything by Alexis is an investment in my books! Roll on AW10/11!
Monday, 23 March 2009
Designer: Alexis Bittar
Whether you know his name, or whether you don't, it's safe to say that after reading this you'll be left wanting a bit of Alexis Bittar - America's jewellery darling du jour.
New Yorker Alexis was never shy when it came to demonstrating his entrepreneurial streak; by the age of 10 he'd set up a flower stall opposite his childhood home in Brooklyn; at 20 Alexis embarked on what has been an ever-growing career, creating his first line of vintage glass jewellery, handmade from reclaimed chandelier droplets.
In the two decades since, Alexis has worked hard; he's produced several stunning collections and, more recently, collaborated with the Burberry fashion house. His jewellery has featured in advertising campaigns for Estee Lauder and, most notably, Sex & The City, following Alexis' work with the show and movie's stylist, Patricia Field.
Though Alexis works with three ranges - Miss Haversham, Elements and Lucite - it is the latter with which his work has become synonymous. Producing a wide collection of Lucite pieces - from on-trend tribal bangles and floral necklaces, to deco-inspired rings - Alexis works with the seasonal colours and trends to keep his designs ever-fresh and ever-more striking. His colourful palettes are left chic and simple, or come adorned with gold studs, Swarovski crystals and giant faux gemstones. The current collection, Celestial, is a marriage of the sea with Alexis' spring-time pastel hues. Bright coral reds clash with gold studding to create a look that's both daring and high-glamour.
For UK stockists, check out EC One, Liberty and Kabiri, who sell online!
New Yorker Alexis was never shy when it came to demonstrating his entrepreneurial streak; by the age of 10 he'd set up a flower stall opposite his childhood home in Brooklyn; at 20 Alexis embarked on what has been an ever-growing career, creating his first line of vintage glass jewellery, handmade from reclaimed chandelier droplets.
In the two decades since, Alexis has worked hard; he's produced several stunning collections and, more recently, collaborated with the Burberry fashion house. His jewellery has featured in advertising campaigns for Estee Lauder and, most notably, Sex & The City, following Alexis' work with the show and movie's stylist, Patricia Field.
Though Alexis works with three ranges - Miss Haversham, Elements and Lucite - it is the latter with which his work has become synonymous. Producing a wide collection of Lucite pieces - from on-trend tribal bangles and floral necklaces, to deco-inspired rings - Alexis works with the seasonal colours and trends to keep his designs ever-fresh and ever-more striking. His colourful palettes are left chic and simple, or come adorned with gold studs, Swarovski crystals and giant faux gemstones. The current collection, Celestial, is a marriage of the sea with Alexis' spring-time pastel hues. Bright coral reds clash with gold studding to create a look that's both daring and high-glamour. Last year I had the great opportunity of meeting Ashley, one of Alexis' sale representatives for the UK. It gave me the chance to get to know more about the techniques used in the creation of the Lucite range - each piece is hand-carved from a chunk of Lucite, painted with layer upon layer of colour and then sealed with a gold toned outer-layer - and of course about Alexis' future plans. Word is, following time spent in London, Alexis has been inspired by the club kids of Hoxton and Shoreditch, not to mention the (now sadly deceased) club night Boombox.
With such a chameleon-like array of colours and an ever-changing design portfolio, owning one piece by Alexis is never going to be enough; his bangles alone are super-stackable, very durable and great fun to mix'n'match. And with a promising future ahead of him - and a growing fan base - it's without hesitation that I say Alexis is one desinger you have to keep an eye on!
For UK stockists, check out EC One, Liberty and Kabiri, who sell online!
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