LUCITE COLLECTION BY ALEXIS BITTAR
Alexis Bittar launched his eponymous jewelry collections in the early 90's, but the Brooklyn native's artistic flair was evident long before then. As a child, Bittar accompanied his parents to flea markets, where they collected and sold antiques. At the tender age of 10, Bittar showed his entrepreneurial spirit by selling flowers from a hand-painted cart across the street from his house.
Fueled by his passion for antiques, including Art Deco Bakelite and turn-of-the-century Lalique glass, Bittar began designing Lucite jewelry and selling it on the streets of Soho in the early 1980's. The Lucite collection combines Bittar's love of form, texture, color and light. Each piece is handcrafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans, all of whom work out of the designer's DUMBO, Brooklyn-Based studio. From necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to pins and most recently, home decor goods, Bittar's Lucite creations are a marriage between bold design and high style.
Today, Alexis Bittar jewelry is sold at department stores and independent boutiques worldwide, and is regularly featured in premier publications such as W., Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The New York Times, and Vogue d'Italia. Bittar's pieces are coveted by a discerning clientele, including Madonna, Karl Lagerfeld, Cameron Diaz, and Naomi Watts. The jeweler won the Accessories council's "Rising Star" award in 2004 and became a member of the council of Fashion Designers of America in 2005.
CARE:Because the Lucite Collection is handcrafted, the resilience of each piece is determined by the care given by the owner. Do not expose the Lucite directly to water, as it will cause the paint and seal to disintegrate. Moisture caused by perspiration and humidity may also have the same effect. To clean your piece simply dab it with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
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