On February 7, 2025, Alexis Bittar unveiled his Fall/Winter 2025 collection at Performance Space NY, offering an immersive experience that blurred the lines between fashion, technology, and societal commentary. Marking his first-ever Fall presentation at NYFW, the Brooklyn-based designer transported guests into his visionary ‘Bittarverse,’ where the bold aesthetics of the ‘80s and ‘90s collided with an imagined 2050.
Rather than a conventional runway, Bittar scripted and produced an avant-garde performance that redefined the way jewelry and accessories are experienced. Themes of ageism, sexism, and the evolving interplay between reality and technology were woven into the spectacle, reinforcing Bittar’s longstanding commitment to inclusivity and boundary-pushing design.
The collection married retro-futurism with contemporary elegance, using oversized metallic finishes, sculptural lucite, and intricate mixed-media elements.
Handbags embraced a sleek, industrial edge, designed to complement the collection’s dynamic, statement-making jewelry.
The showcase challenged traditional notions of beauty and time, a signature of Bittar’s fearless approach to design.
Attendees included a curated mix of industry icons, influencers, and cultural tastemakers, with Jessel Taank, Bronwyn Newport, Jackie Aina, Meredith Marks, and Caroline Vazzana among those in attendance.
Bittar’s career is a testament to artistic resilience and reinvention. The self-taught designer first gained prominence selling handmade jewelry on the streets of Brooklyn, eventually building a global brand that has adorned icons like Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, and Lady Gaga.
After selling his company in 2015 to focus on family and philanthropy, Bittar reclaimed his brand in 2021, expanding into handbags and a direct-to-consumer model, while opening boutiques across New York and San Francisco. His celebrated Bittarverse campaign has featured Susan Sarandon and Julia Garner, further solidifying his place as a fearless innovator in the fashion world.
Bittar’s work has been recognized with multiple industry accolades, including CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year (2010) and ACE Brand of the Year (2014, 2024). His collaborations with Burberry, Michael Kors, and Mugler continue to push the boundaries of what accessories can represent in modern fashion.
With Fall/Winter 2025, Alexis Bittar once again proves that jewelry is more than an adornment—it’s an artistic statement, a cultural critique, and a glimpse into the future.