 Alexis Bittar started designing jewelry in his East Village apartment eleven years ago. Inspired by Bakelite and Lalique glass, he began to hand carve, hand paint, and gild Lucite. His technique creates luminescent jewelry that is brilliant.
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 Anya Hindmarch’s products are based heavily on Italian design principles. All her products, she says, have the foundation of quality workmanship, and represent a design philosophy that is supposed to be "British, humorous and bespoke". Her designs are also influenced by her love of classical architecture, which she studies as a hobby.
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We all search for our calling. For Barbara Conner, it was the sea calling -- luring her in with its mystery, sparking her imagination with its natural treasures and giving her an outlet for her creativity. Her collection of South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater pearls on leather has captured the hearts and minds of a growing fan base. Our customers don't buy Barbara Conner jewelry-they collect it. Like a fingerprint, each piece, each pearl is one-of-a-kind. Organic, fluid, a creation within a creation.
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 The Bond No. 9 collection — 34 women's, men's, and unisex eaux de parfum — has a dual mission: To restore artistry to perfumery, and to mark every New York neighborhood with a scent of its own. Each fragrance represents a specific downtown, midtown, or uptown locale or a city-wide sensibility.
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 Carlos Falchi has changed the landscape of accessory design. For more than three decades, he has earned international acclaim as an innovative designer of modern, cutting-edge handbags and accessories. A master leathersmith, Falchi applies the highest quality workmanship to his designs, and uses the finest leathers and skins. Falchi draws inspiration from several areas and has maintained full creative control of his brand. “For me, there is something magical about the creative process…I blend art and design to produce a dramatic and fresh take on the leather product,” he said. Falchi’s signature look of vivid color combinations and unusual patterns and textures is achieved by unique leather treatments and a passionate involvement with the distinctive design of each skin.
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 Behind each Chan Luu design is a story inspired by nature, world cultures and the purity of Chan’s design aesthetic. Her company started with 4 employees producing her first jewelry collection using precious metals, semi-precious stones and pearls. Each season Chan Luu crafts a special selection of original jewelry pieces as part of her personal journey through the creative process..
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 We come into the world with immense naivete, auspicious of its wonder. Like a thief of emotions, we greedily pass through our childhood, accumulating a mixed treasure trove of new experiences and intense feelings, and then we become an adult. And, almost immediately, we forget. Cote Bastide drew its inspiration from forgotten lessons. The profound desire to reawaken our dormant senses, to regain lost sensations, and to re-capture our wonderful memories, in a word, to remind us of the simple pleasures in life. Cote Bastide rediscovers the daily pleasures, to be enjoyed, shared, and never to be forgotten.
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 CREED is the world's only dynastic, privately held luxury fragrance company. Founded in 1760 and passed from father to son since then, CREED has served more than 10 royal houses and the discerning public for 248 years. Indeed, CREED is one of the 100 oldest family businesses in the world. CREED uses methods of hand production, including maceration and filtration, instituted at the company's founding. CREED is the industry's strongest proponent of natural ingredients in fragrance.
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 Diptyque was created by three friends (Christiane Gautrot, Yves Coueslant, & Desmond Knox-Leet) who initially got together to open a boutique for fabrics and decorative items. The founders’ enthusiasm for perfumes and individual sensitivities blended, and led them to invent a unique style. Their creations stem from memories of their travels through the Mediterranean and Near East.
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 The story of Dita Eyewear is really the story of life long friends, Jeff Solorio and John Juniper, co-founders of Dita and the driving forces behind Dita's celebrated designs. With their natural affinity for design, they came up with a plan to introduce stylish eyewear inspired by vintage frames from the 50's through the 80's. Utilizing modern materials and shapes, Dita's designs distinguish themselves with quality, look and fit. Jeff and John envisioned Dita as an alternative to label branded eyewear.
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 Dodo's is a playful jewelry collection consisting of a joyous bunch of animals and pendants. Each piece has its own message, expressing the individuality of those who wear it.
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 All Double Happiness jewelry pieces are designed by Stephanie Wells, and manufactured by hand in her Southern California studio. Inspired by her travels abroad, aesthetics from past time periods, her daily life, etc…every season she finds new inspirations for her line. Although the inspiration and collections change, her style and technique remain distinctly her own..
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 Elizabeth finds inspiration and hope in every dimension of her full life: traveling, architecture, literature, music, recovery, charity, and of course, the true inspirations in her life , her family and friends. Ideas may sneak up on her slowly or cause her to pause in the middle of her day to grab her sketch book, but her goal is always the same: create designs that encapsulate her triumph through adversity to a place of self confidence. The result is a stunning array of distinctive, diverse, unique, and beautiful jewelry..
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 Erica Courtney's passion for creating one-of-a kind jewelry has established her as one of today's most successful high-end jewelry designers. Signature Erica Courtney jewelry encompasses countless paved diamonds, eye-catching vintage colored stones, rare Tahitian pearls, and long, flowing beaded layering necklaces, all in 18k gold and platinum custom settings. Every single gem and pearl is handpicked by Erica herselfwith exceptional attention to detail. By working only with pieces she loves, pieces that attract and inspire her, Erica's intense love affair with jewelry is embodied in each and every dazzling piece of her collection.
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 Goldenbleu was born from the desire to create a more exciting and original line of handbags than traditional mass-produced designer labels. What began as a project to create accessories that exuded quality and sophistication with a fresh perspective grew quickly into a full-blown line of handbags, clutches and totes. After consistent praise and overwhelming positive reaction, Goldenbleu officially launched into the highly competitive and crowded handbag market. Goldenbleu quickly distinguished itself with its striking designs and luxurious leathers and continues to captivate discerning shoppers all over the world.
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 Isabella Fiore is known for its fashion-forward handbag and footwear collections and has established a cult following over the years. A playful and edgy spirit is the trademark of this Southern California company and its innovative designs.
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 Jamie Joseph Jewelry has always been about the stones. Working together, Jamie and Jeremy Joseph convey their artistic vision by focusing on bringing light, shape, and an organic framework to some of the most beautiful stones in the world. Giving equal focus to qualities of movement, asymmetry, texture and luminosity, stones are transformed into wearable treasures. Jamie has an artisan's aesthetic and her collections are renowned for meticulous craftsmanship, signature stone cutting techniques, and an abundance of color.
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 Julie finds inspiration in cross-cultural trends, history and elements of nature all interpreted with Scandinavian minimalism. The designs are based on a romantic philosophy and Julie envisions the pieces as hidden treasures found in your grandmother's jewelry box, filled with dreams and memories from a romantic past - pieces that were once loved.
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 “A whole new group of beautiful people began to exist," Kenneth Jay Lane said. "They started dressing up and costume jewelry was rather dull. I believed it didn't have to be." The thought that fake jewelry could be as beautiful as the real thing grew on Lane. He bought some plastic bangles at the dime store, covered them with rhinestones, crystals, leopard and zebra patterns and stripes, and a new era in costume jewelry was born. "I believe that every woman has the right to be glamorous and I have always believed that a woman can be just as glamorous in costume jewelry as million-dollar bangles and beads," Lane has said. "Style has little to do with money and expensive possessions; attitude and flair make all the difference."
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 Kooba handbags are luxurious quality bags with a slightly rustic style. Leather is colored and textured while the designs are boxy, slouchy, riveted and/or covered in antique hardware. Kooba is a far cry from the gleaming classic designs of Chanel or the avant-garde flamboyant styles of Dolce & Gabbanna. Kooba handbags carry a touch of everyday casual.
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 Lauren Merkin’s bags have garnered a loyal following since the company was founded in 2000, and has given its founder the creative outlet she needed after acquiring a MBA. It was through her entrepreneurship and chutzpah that her bags began to be snatched up by boutiques and then grace the pages of Vogue, Marie Claire, InStyle, and Lucky..
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 Brevard completely redefined modern American designer jewelry, taking fine jewelry out of the craft realm and turning it into something that can be worn every day. The Brevard collection is a reflection of the people, places and passions in the environment. Each piece, whether simple or extraordinary, was inspired by Brevard’s extensive travels, ancient and new symbols, and passion for the ocean and gardening.
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 What began as a simple conversation on a downtown Manhattan subway platform has evolved into a unique and stunning collection fusing the style, energy, and passion of its dynamic creators. Much more than scarves, Leigh & Luca pieces are highly addictive expressions of individual style that beg to be worn in a variety of ways. Each piece is woven on antique wooden looms using the highest quality cashmeres, silks and cottons, and can take up to a full day to make. Embellished with innovative hand embroidery, printing and flocking techniques, the oversized scarves are made with love in Inner Mongolia. The relevant and trend-driven designs are sensuous, edgy and modern, capturing that downtown vibe with uptown notes of luxury and style.
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 Lockheart handbags are not just leather goods, but leather GREATS. Inspired by every place and time that catches our fancy, Lockheart is big bags, tiny totes and everything in between. But most of all, Lockheart is about unabashed identity. It's not about seeing yourself coming and going, it's about feeling great during the entire journey.
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 He's a bad boy. He's a genius. And he's so au courrant, no one will ever catch up with him. That's why we love Marc Jacobs. Every season his handbags get yummier and yummier. His classic shapes take on new life and his runway collection gives us all a reason to build an entire wardrobe around a single top handle tote. Every girl needs a little Marc in her life. And when you see our collection, we promise...you (and your MJ bag) will be carried away.
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 Me&Ro's art is inspired by the human need both to adorn and to communicate through jewelry. Equally important is the power jewelry has to express the human values of strength, love, and faith. Known for its stackable rings, hammered bangles, personal amulets, and hoops of all sizes, Me&Ro emphasizes the wearability of the designs. Opting for subtlety over showiness, Me&Ro pursues an aesthetic of simple beauty. Designer Robin Renzi's vision is transmitted through the natural beauty of the materials used. All precious, rare and semi-precious stones are individually set by hand.
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 Mizuki Nagasawa was born in Tokyo, Japan. At the age of 9, the family moved to New York. A sudden infusion of western culture was a challenge in balancing her Japanese culture and values. However, she credits this diversity and balance as the back bone of her style. At a young age Mizuki was very much involved in fashion and the arts. Weekends were often trips to New York City for museum tours. This was the beginning of her artistic desires.
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 Montblanc has been known for generations as a maker of sophisticated, high quality writing instruments. In the past few years, the product range has been expanded to include exquisite writing accessories, luxury leather goods and belts, jewelry, eyewear and watches. Montblanc has thus become a purveyor of exclusive products which reflect the exacting demands made today for quality design, tradition and master craftsmanship.
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 Born out of the need for a fun outlet celebrating creativity and individuality in Southern California, Paul Frank Industries was formally incorporated in December of 1997. With its bright color palette and unique sensibilities, the company has attracted an almost cult-like following of all ages that love Paul Frank Industries’ witty take on every day objects.
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 Rebecca Lankford started designing about fifteen years ago at her kitchen table making jewelry for herself and friends as a hobby. Rebecca attributes her creative passion to her mom. “I grew up with a mom that was extremely creative, she made everything, she was a fantastic gardener, she made patterns to make beautiful clothes, and she even crocheted a bikini for me once.” Rebecca’s Catholic upbringing and her Christian faith are both strong influences in the line. “…people ask me about the symbolism in the jewelry, I tell them it’s simply, I love crosses and I love what they stand for.” Rebecca’s Jewelry designs range from bohemian to sophisticated and are constantly evolving through different experiences.
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 Born in San Diego, California, Rebecca's first love was the art of design and began sewing at the age of 8. Although Rebecca's handbags have been a hit among the stars and women all around the world, she began designing clothing at the age of 18. She launched her clothing line in 2001, but it wasn't until her good friend and actress Jenna Elfman asked her to design a handbag for her next movie that the 'Morning After' bag was born. Her clothing line had the details that one would expect in a well made garment and were cut to move over the body with ease. She took these ideas to her handbag collection, wanting to design bags for everyday women that were versatile in color and comfortable in style..
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 Rebecca Norman is known for her unique, limited - production jewelry, hand crafted at her Solana Beach studio. Her modern, down-to-earth chic is the result of an adventurous spirit and vast global life experiences. Natural materials are the starting point for all RN designs. In addition to designing pieces made of sterling silver and 18kt. gold vermeil, Rebecca also combines precious gemstones and vivid beading into her jewelry designs.
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 Roberto Cavalli sunglasses have stirred up the sunglass industry by offering frames that are elegant yet innovative in terms of design. If you look closely at the more intricate models, some of them appear as if they were sculpted works of art.
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 Shaesby Scott’s inspiration is rooted in art and sculpture. While living abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Shaesby discovered his passion for jewelry. He embraced the Brazilian custom of adorning the body with art. For Shaesby, jewelry design is a natural artistic process, making each piece a unique, wearable piece of art. Vibrantly colored Brazilian gemstones and highly expressive styles continue to influence Shaesby’s work. Today, Shaesby produces sophisticated collections that fuse art with fashion. Each collection moves easily from day into night & from one season to the next. Shaesby’s unique sensibility is widely appreciated for being both highly fashionable and casually elegant
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 Sisters Heath and Landon Slane came together in 1995 with the vision of creating sterling silver designer jewelry with the same quality and detail that historically had been dedicated only to gold and platinum. Numerous childhood influences would shape their design sensibility, not the least of which was an utter fascination with their stylish and worldly grandmothers. Distinctive finishes in both their sterling silver and 18 karat gold designs characterize collections which are at once familiar but new. Drawing inspiration from a myriad of sources, each symbolic to one or the other, the sisters have defined a look that seamlessly complements the wardrobes of women in the workplace, out for the evening or at play on the weekend. Worn individually, mixed or matched, Slane & Slane’s Collections are appreciated both for their understated elegance as well as for their playful exuberance.
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 Designer Suzi Roher creates her eclectic, handmade belts in the belief that women appreciate an element of fantasy. Whether classic in style or at cutting edge of trend, these belts have an aspirational quality. They invite the wearer to embrace those things that make her unique. Each creation is lovingly crafted in the European atelier tradition for superb fit in the best fashion.
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 TEMPLE ST. CLAIR was founded by designer Temple St. Clair Carr in 1986 while living in Florence, Italy. Barneys New York discovered Temple St. Clair Carr's work in Italy and invited her to showcase her first collection exclusively in New York City. From there, her collections expanded to luxury retailers and soon became collectibles for an in-the-know connoisseur clientele across the country. From the signature rock crystal amulets to one-of-a-kind cocktail rings, TEMPLE ST. CLAIR is known for modern classic style and an impeccable use of fine colored gemstones and distinctive gold work.
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 Tolani designers have combined elements of traditional cultures and blended with the modern design elements to create elegant and fun to wear products. Tolani is committed to producing cutting edge design and the highest quality handcrafted clothing.
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 Tom Ford Sunglasses are the ultimate in style and craftsmanship. When you wear a pair of Tom Ford Sunglasses, you are making a serious fashion statement. When you own a pair of new Tom Ford sunglasses, you own a key to unlock the world of high fashion. People understand what Tom Ford sunglasses mean; they know that someone who wears Tom Ford Eyewear is someone who has a high sense of fashion and a high standard of quality.
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