Alexis Bittar
Isabelle Gagalang-Asuncion is an experienced professional currently serving as a Sales Specialist at Alexis Bittar and a Box Office & Customer Service Associate at Flushing Town Hall. Possessing strong customer service and transaction processing skills, Isabelle efficiently manages high-volume communications in both roles. As a Writer and Content Specialist for For Women By Women, Period, Isabelle conducts research on period poverty and sexual health, crafting informative content for various platforms. Previous experience includes working as a Production Assistant at IMG, where Isabelle played a vital role in coordinating New York Fashion Week events, and serving as General Manager and News Director at WSJU Radio, overseeing broadcasting operations and campus event coverage. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in International Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, both from St. John's University.
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Alexis Bittar
Brooklyn born and bred designer, Alexis Bittar has been designing jewelry for over 20 years. He began his illustrious career by selling on the streets of New York City in the early 1980s. Bittar sold his hand crafted pieces from a wooden fold-out table on St Marks Place and in Soho, NYC. Shortly after, Bittar’s creations were recognized by fashion retailers worldwide; propelling the Artist into the world of international museums, department stores and luxury boutiques alike. In 2010, the self-taught designer was lauded by the CFDA, receiving the accessories designer of the year award. In 2013, he received the award for brand of the year by the Accessories Council. Bittar’s diverse aesthetic and unique point of view enables him to remain at the cutting edge of culture, design, and craftsmanship while abiding by his core beliefs of quality and innovation. Bittar’s diverse celebrity following further reflects the designer’s reach, with fans ranging from Michelle Obama to Lady Gaga, and Rihanna to Iris Apfel. He continues to change the world’s perception of jewelry by celebrating wearable art. With his designs, Bittar lauds individualism, embracing imperfections, and rejecting the mundane and ordinary.