Maverick jewelry designer Alexis Bittar first brought his Lucite bangles and clip earrings to the streets of Soho 25 years ago.
Fifteen boutiques later (including four in NYC), his baubles bedeck celebs like Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama and 94-year-old style icon Iris Apfel — the It girl who stars in his ads.
But the epicenter of Bittar’s universe is his 1800s Brooklyn Heights home, a Federal-style haven he shares with his 8-month-old twins. “The Heights has a real sense of community, quiet and peace,” Bittar, 47, tells Alexa.
Here’s a snapshot of the things that make the Lucite king’s life so chic.
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“Winter Country” bouquet, from $100 at Seaport Flowers, 309 Henry St., Brooklyn
Annie Wermiel/NY Post“I love fresh-cut flowers from Seaport Flowers in Brooklyn Heights. They have an incredible selection of country-floral arrangements — simple and elegant.”
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“Jacqueline” pendant chandelier (similar), $2,520 at aerin.com
Courtesy of the Designer.“My biggest splurges are the French-deco chandeliers that hang in my living room. They are a matching pair — difficult to find and they fit the space perfectly.”
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Matteo “Vintage Cotton” king sheet set, from $209 at gilt.com
Handout“After a long day, I love to sink into my soft Matteo sheets.”
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Clip earrings, $375 at Alexis Bittar, 465 Broome St.
Handout“Going to Tanzania for so many years, I’ve been inspired by the Maasai and how beautifully they adorn themselves with their piercings. I love the idea of an urban warrior.”
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KitchenAid stand mixer, $349 at crateandbarrel.com
Handout“I’m brushing up on my chocolate cake-baking skills in advance, so my kids can lick the beaters.”
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Cybex x Jeremy Scott “Priam” stroller (available in April), from $1,700 at Giggle, 451 West Broadway
Handout“I’m collaborating again with fashion designer Jeremy Scott for fall 2016 — we have a perfect synergy. We both had similar obsessions growing up and now mix art and fashion. One of my daily musts is a whimsical baby stroller that he designed.”
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Josef Hoffmann x Wiener Werkstätte centerpiece bowl (1915), $4,609 at 1stdibs.com
Handout“I am obsessed with [Austrian architect and designer] Josef Hoffmann. He founded the Wiener Werkstätte movement and was such an amazing contemporary artist in the early 1900s. I covet antiques like this bowl.”
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CucinaPro “Imperia” pasta maker, $90 at amazon.com
Handout“This is how I make my delicious homemade tagliatelle.”
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Gold-plated cuff, $795 at Alexis Bittar, 1100 Madison Ave.
Handout“For spring, I focused my jewelry collection on the fusion of pop culture with a modern Maasai-warrior vibe — it’s very playful but strong.”
