Straight from the Spring 2013 runways of Burberry Prorsum, Chanel, Gucci, and Stella McCartney, we're loving the clear detailing on these accessories. Lucite clutches, as seen on Solange Knowles and Sophia Bush, are perfect for night, while clear details on Christian Louboutin shoes make your legs look endless. Watch the video for our picks, and then shop below to rock the trend yourself.
Industry heavyweights Cynthia Rowley, Michael Bastian, and Alexis Bittar met at FIT to dole out advice and talk about the beginnings of their careers with a group of fashion aspirants from across the country.
Mickey Boardman of Paper magazine moderated the discussion, clad in a leopard-print cardigan and a necklace from Givenchy. "With luck and a lot of hard work you can make it to the middle the way I have," he said, making the audience giggle for the first of many times that evening. Stylist Lori Goldstein and Saks Fifth Avenue executive Terron Schaefer joined the conversation, which touched on everything from the panel members' zodiac signs (Schaefer, like Anna Wintour and Glenda Bailey, is a Scorpio) and how they started their careers (Bittar sold vintage jewelry from a table on St. Mark's Street in New York City when he was 13 years old).
The stories were memorable, but perhaps the most valuable tidbits for the intern-filled audience — many of whom were participants in the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Program — were pieces of the panel's sage advice.
Photo: From left, Cynthia Rowley, Mickey Boardman, Alexis Bittar, Lori Goldstein, Michael Bastian, and Terron Schaefer.
The next installment of Alexis Bittar's Elements collection won't hit stores until this August, but fans of the jewels can get a peek at the never-before-seen pieces — and place orders — right now.
Currently available for preorder on Moda Operandi, this season's offering features the same hand-hewn aesthetic and organic textures that made last season's debut so mesmerizing, but this time around the Native American motifs have been replaced with something even more luxe: smokey quartz, shimmering pyrite, and stone-encrusted panthers. Priced from $125 to $495, pieces can be ordered right now — but only until June 1. A look at the entire selection, here.
Some statements are loud, some are subtle, and some are singularly bold. We'd like to think that rocking a pendant necklace covers all of the statement bases in one poignant swoop. There's a well-edited mix of playful, poised, neon bright, sophisticated, and sweet pendant pieces for every fashion frame of mind. Style a multicolored Oscar de la Renta brooch necklace alone for maximum effect or get a little layer happy with an Isabel Marant girlie tassel pendant and a handful of chains — it's really up to you. One thing's for sure, a pendant necklace is just as much a décolletage talking point as it is a pretty accessorizing piece. Click through to see our editors' pendant picks and shop your favorites!
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>> Take a little voyage through space and time with Alexis Bittar's fantastical Resort 2012 lookbook. "This season we decided to go towards a surrealist vision that evoked a combination of the sailing scenes from the movie Gilda and a bit of Fellini, with a little bit of 1980s thrown in for good measure," Bittar explains. Bald-headed models cavort with paper bears, slick-skinned mannequins lounge in outer space, and a sculptural collection of wood and neon jewelry keeps everyone looking totally glamorous all the while.
Images courtesy of Alexis Bittar
If we didn't already swoon over Alexis Bittar enough, the handsome jewelry designer has given us more reason to love him with his Resort 2012 collection. The newly debuted lookbook immediately caught our eye with its cool surrealist-meets-fashion take showing off his famous resin designs, bright neon bracelets, standout necklaces, and standout gilded gold cuffs. A favorite of a diverse group of women varying from Lady Gaga to Michelle Obama, Alexis Bittar's line reminds us that creativity and wearability are not mutually exclusive. Check out our top three favorite pieces below:
We can't stop staring — click the slideshow to see the rest of the collection now.
Over the weekend, Alexis Bittar gave SF an intimate look at his Fall collection. Afterward, we caught up with the designer to talk jewelry essentials and his favorite pieces. The design genius has been busy — super busy — balancing editorial demands, the launch of his Spring collection, as well as a fine jewelry line to come. So, when we found ourselves with a moment to pick his brain, we couldn't help but ask what the jewelry guru might recommend for us. Granted, there's a part of us that just wants to dress up in one of the head pieces he's designed for Lady Gaga, but in terms of wearability it may not be our best bet. Instead, click through to see which jewels Alexis Bittar would select for your workday, date night, and beyond — then peruse the gorgeous baubles.
>> Gold's softer, pinker incarnation is definitely the most-wanted metal of the season. But it's not just about delicate sweetness. This Summer's coolest rose gold pieces play with opposites, contrasting the metal's sunset hues with edgy, unconventional shapes. Here, we've highlighted some of the chicest rose gold pieces around — click through to shop our selections from Eddie Borgo, Pamela Love, Alexis Bittar and more.
At left, Luv AJ Crystal Chunk Cocktail Ring, $121
