Alexis Bittar earrings - Gold-tone - Clear quartz - Butterfly fastening for pierced ears - Brooklyn-born Alexis Bittar started selling his designs at St. Mark's Place and Soho. In 2010, the self-taught designer won the CFDA Accessories Designer of the Year award for his bold pieces that embody the intersection between fashion and art. Look to our edit for his statement-making earrings and cuffs.