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Fab Exclusive: Alexis Bittar Talks Jewelry as Weapons and Multiple Bling Personalities
I've always wanted to meet the man behind my favorite Alexis Bittar jewels — I finally had the pleasure to do so at his recent Neiman Marcus trunk show. Alexis filled us in on what's going on in his world right now. He's one busy bee; his San Francisco stay was for a mere 10 hours because he had to fly to Vancouver for an appearance at Holt Renfrew.
Ready-to-Wear Designers Delve Into Jewelry
It's raining baubles: Thakoon, Alice + Olivia, and Milly have announced expansions into jewelry.
Thakoon Panichgul has been swooped up by Japanese fine jewelry brand, Tasaki, to serve as its creative director. “My goal is to approach jewelry design in the same manner that I approach clothing: always move forward but respect the past,” said Panichgul.
Glitterati: Paige Novick
Paige Novick is my new jewelry hero. In fact, her colorful baubles excite me in ways I didn't know jewels could. The NYC dweller, whose past stints including working in Paris at Chanel with Karl Lagerfeld, creates imaginative, organic-inspired adornments.
All That Glitters in the FabSugar Fashion Community
Never one to shy away from glitz and glam, I have always been a jewelry advocate, especially during the holidays. If you share my love for all things sparkly, you may want to join these jewelry-appreciation groups in the the FabSugar Fashion Community. Shine on you pretty diamonds .
10 Ways to Display Your Jewelry
Have you outgrown your dancing ballerina jewelry box? Looking for a bolder, brighter way to show off all of your pretty baubles? See my favorite ideas for showcasing your bling.
Piperlime's 10 Fab New Baubles!
Piperlime started its business with footwear, then added ready-to-wear, and now it's introducing bling to the family. Gap's sister company has made room for bold necklaces, eye-catching cocktail rings, unique bracelets, and even cheeky charms. Kate Spade, Kenneth Jay Lane, Juicy Couture, and Gorjana are just some of the designers on the sparkling roster.
Trend Alert: Necklace Mix
Joy's got the necklace mix down. It's so easy, and it elevates her simple look. It's also a sweet way to show off your sentimental style.
Me&Ro, Stephen Dweck's Home Shopping Experience
Next to jump on the TV home shopping bandwagon are fine jewelry designers — with baubles retailing up to $5,000 — Robin Renzi from Me&Ro, and Stephen Dweck. Renzi has signed on with HSN to create an affordable collection of adornments, ranging from $30 to $100, called Robin by Me&Ro. The line debuts tomorrow, Tuesday Oct.
Glitterati: Skinny
The first thing I thought when I saw Skinny is, what a great gift for my bauble-loving friends. Its pieces are affordable ($20 to $60) and colorful. The brand's website defines Skinny as knowledge, keen insight, on top of the in and out.
Tom Binns's Arm Candy
There's more reason to love jewelry extraordinaire Tom Binns now that he has branched into the world of leather goods — yay! Details are still under wraps, but we do know his luxe leather line will debut in the Spring and will include a white leather bag adorned with metal studs. It will come in three different sizes and be priced between $650 to $1,850.
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