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After a five-year absence, Bittar reacquired the brand from Brooks
Brothers after they filed for bankruptcy in fall of 2020. Bittar is again full owner of his brand which relaunched in fall 2021 with expanded product categories including accessories and handbags. Six new brick and mortar boutiques
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The
Bittarverse is an ongoing bitesized campaign with underlying narratives and cameo appearances, heroing its characters Theresa, Margeaux, Jules (and now Riley). Drawing on personal experiences, Bittar delivers these irreverent love letters to Bittar’s home city, New York, and the weird and
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Marketing move by the Designer. Building on his historically arresting Ad Campaigns, Bittar fearlessly tackles diversity, inclusivity and ageism with humour in this creative new format.
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2014 Brand of the Year Accessories Council of Excellence
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