Six years after selling his namesake jewelry label to the now-bankrupt Brooks Brothers, the New York designer is relaunching with inclusive campaigns, a craftsmanship ethos, and a bullish retail strategy. (FROM LEFT) Twisted Gold Statement Collar Necklace. Twisted Gold Folded Ribbon Cuff Bracelet. Alexis Bittar first broke into the jewelry industry after humble origins hawking his…
Saturday, April 4th was such a special day. Alexis Bittar graced Chicago’s Nordstrom shoppers with his presence and, of course, his amazing jewelry. And I, little ole’ me, got the opportunity to spend 10 sacred minutes with Alexis, interviewing him and asking him everything I’ve ever wanted to know from one of my role models….
LOS ANGELES TIMES FASHION CRITIC Fashion jewelry design is in the midst of a renaissance the likes of which we haven’t seen since the 1980s. And Alexis Bittar blazed the trail. In the last two decades, the New York-based jewelry designer has gone from selling his signature colorful, hand-carved Lucite pieces on the streets of…
Photography courtesy of Louis Vuitton and Galleria Dallas. Among the exciting seasonal news at Galleria Dallas, luxury brands Bachendorf’s and Louis Vuitton expanded their Galleria Dallas locations on Nov. 15 and Nov. 17, respectively. Bachendorf’s, a Dallas-based fine jeweler, unveiled its largest expansion at Galleria Dallas, covering 7,000 square feet. The upgraded space includes a new Rolex…
Taking the stage in Toronto in July during her Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé emerged in a glitzy minidress made of a multitude of diamond-studded strands. The designer? Tiffany & Company — which also provided her custom Tiffany Victoria Diamond Anklet in platinum and a pair of vintage Swirl Earrings in gold and diamonds. It was…
Danish jewellery designer, Sophie Bille Brahe, is an archetype of Scandinavian living: organic sourced veg, vintage shopping and an eye for antiques. She lives on the outskirts of Copenhagen with her young son and border collie; she is a five-minute bike ride away from the sea where she goes swimming each morning. Her great great-grandfather…
Dallas-based jeweler is in expansion mode:Nikki Smith Designs will open second retail location, in the Park Cities, next month. The new shop – which also will be the brand’s headquarters – will debut at the Pavilion on Lovers Lane around August 19, they say. “We are excited to expand the Nikki Smith experience to the Park…
Bulgari, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned jewelry label, has come under fire for listing Taiwan separately from China on its official website. Chinese netizens, many of whom are avid gamers that took note of the brand for its Honor of Kings collaboration that launched on Monday, quickly called for a boycott of Bulgari’s collaboration online. In a statement…
Its cable twists are as iconic as Chanel’s gardenias or Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato weave. And now it’s easier than ever for San Antonio shoppers to add David Yurman’s distinctive style to their collections. On January 11, the upscale jeweler opened its first Alamo City boutique in the Shops of La Cantera. Modeled after the brand’s…
Kendra Scott is doubling down on her Texas roots with the debut of the Wrangler x Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott collection. Just in time for Texas’ rodeo season — and for fans of cowgirl chic — the limited-edition lineup includes apparel, a first for the Austin-based jeweler. Shoppers will find Western-inspired takes on her signature…