Background
Bittar was born on August 25, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York to Bob and Helen Bittar, both university professors and antique collectors.
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Education
Bittar briefly attended State University of New York at Albany, but dropped out during his second semester.
Career
In 2004, Bittar was named the "Rising Star of the Year" by the prestigious Accessories Council of Excellence (American Council on Exercise). In November 2014, he will receive the American Council on Exercise Award for Brand of the Year. Using Lucite and semi-precious stones and metals, Bittar began selling handmade pieces on the streets of Soho.
In 1992, Dawn Mello, the fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman agreed to carry his designs, followed by Saks Fifth Avenue, the Museum of Modern Art, and Harrods.
In 1998, Bittar launched the first of what would become many designer collaborations, working with Burberry, the British luxury fashion house. Bittar designed Burberry"s first Ready-to-wear jewelry collection, interpreting their trademark plaid onto Lucite.
Subsequent collaborations include legendary stylist and costume designer Patricia Field for Sex and the City, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, Estee Lauder, Michael Kors, Jason Wu, Jeremy Scott, Michael Angel, and Phillip Lim. In 2004, the first Alexis Bittar boutique opened on Broome Street in New York City.
A second Manhattan location was opened in 2008, soon followed by two more.
Today, there are a total of ten Alexis Bittar boutiques throughout the United States. Michelle Obama regularly chooses to wear Alexis Bittar pieces. 2010 Council of Fashion Designers of America Accessory Designer of the Year.
