Alexis Bittar: Where Nostalgia Meets Futurism – The Portal at NYFW FW25
Step through The Portal—a shimmering gateway where the pulse of past decades meets the beckoning hum of the future.
Alexis Bittar’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection for New York Fashion Week is more than a debut; it is an invitation into an ethereal dreamscape, where beauty, nostalgia, and the cosmic dance of time merge.
This captivating performance, held at the Performance Space NY, transcends traditional fashion presentations, offering a profound meditation on technology, identity, and the ever-fading line between reality and illusion.
Alexis Bittar: Where is the future of fashion taking us?
Bittar, known for his distinctive ability to fuse opulence with innovation, conjures a world where the aesthetics of the 80s and 90s collide with a futuristic 2050, blending the bold, saturated colors and sharp lines of retro luxury with the smooth, surreal grace of a technologically advanced future.
The collection is a masterclass in juxtaposition—each piece a visual embodiment of this powerful contrast between nostalgia and futurism.
Bittar taps into the intoxicating pull of the past while simultaneously pulling the viewer toward a dazzling future, caught in the glow of a future that feels both fantastical and all-too-possible.
In this liminal world between yesteryear and tomorrow, Bittar paints a world of surreal beauty—one where a woman sits before her vanity, which is not a mere reflective surface but a portal.
Her hands move with quiet precision, tracing the contours of relics—both luxurious and unsettling—as humanoid AI attendants glide through her space, performing domestic rituals with eerie grace.
These assistants, their sleek movements a subtle dance of mechanical life, serve as a reminder of how seamlessly technology has interwoven with humanity.
Meanwhile, the static hum of fragmented radio signals fills the air, a hauntingly nostalgic reminder of a world that once was, and will never be again.
The juxtaposition of this melancholy and beauty is palpable, echoing the emotional tension that runs throughout the collection.
Alexis Bittar: A collection that invites us to question our reality.
Bittar’s pieces, both mesmerizing and sharp, embody the energy of this fragile intersection. His jewelry—exquisitely sculptural, geometric, and rich with opulent materials—feels like it has been plucked from a parallel universe.
Drawing from the technicolor palette of the 80s and 90s, these designs evoke the hedonistic glamour of the late 20th century while offering a glimpse of something more extraordinary.
Sharp, angular forms evoke a sense of space-age futurism, while layered, intricate metalwork hints at the decadent decadence of past eras.
Each piece—be it a statement earring or an extravagant, oversized necklace—has a weight to it, both in physicality and meaning.
They are objects that seem to possess their own cosmic energy, drawing the wearer into an orbit of enchantment.
There is an undeniable sensuality in the collection, a delicate interplay between fragility and strength.
The handbags, too, are more than accessories; they are the perfect fusion of form and function.
Sculptural and impossibly refined, they shift the idea of everyday objects into the realm of art.
Their sleek silhouettes mirror the boldness of the jewelry, while their exquisite detailing—plush textures, futuristic metallics, and unexpected proportions—encapsulates the notion of glamour in flux.
These aren’t just handbags—they are futuristic relics, symbols of independence, power, and transcendence.
Alexis Bittar: A vision of fashion that challenges our expectations.
What truly elevates Bittar’s vision is how seamlessly The Portal navigates between memory and the unknown.
This isn’t merely a performance—it is a curated experience.
At its core, the story is one of isolation and reflection, where beauty and aging merge in a way that is both eerie and haunting.
The woman in this world is both hauntingly alone, yet immersed in a luxurious environment that feels both alien and comforting. With each new layer of accessory—each new piece of jewelry—she drifts further into a dream of her own making.
It’s as if Bittar has tapped into the pulse of modern existence, where digital isolation exists side by side with profound beauty, and where we are each left to design our own realities.
The addition of @xvenusprototypex’s latex creations brings a further layer of magic to the performance.
These custom-made outfits transform the models into living, breathing vessels of this futuristic fantasy.
The sleek, sculptural lines of the latex create an otherworldly silhouette, perfectly complementing Bittar’s avant-garde pieces, like liquid metal formed into organic shapes, making the entire scene feel more like a performance art piece than a traditional fashion show.
These avant-garde forms embody the theme of isolation—a woman separated from time and space, but draped in the illusion of endless glamour.
Bittar’s The Portal is more than a collection; it is an artistic exploration of where we are headed.
The fragmented signals of the past crash against the sleek futurism of 2050, and in this collision, we are left with a world that is at once beautiful, disturbing, and transformative.
Bittar does not just design jewelry—he designs moments.
His Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a cosmic reflection of the world we are creating for ourselves, a warning and a dream all at once.
It’s a world where technology amplifies beauty, yet isolates the self; where memories are cherished, but perhaps, slowly forgotten. It is at once a glamorous illusion, and a harsh reflection of the times ahead.
Step into Alexis Bittar’s Portal, and emerge into a world where time itself is a masterpiece, waiting to be discovered, reimagined, and worn. Welcome to the future.
Welcome to the timeless magic of Alexis Bittar.
THANKS TO …
DIRECTED BY · ALEXIS BITTAR · @alexisbittar
JOURNALIST · YOHANNA EDGE · @yohannaedge
PHOTOGRAPHER · MATT BERGER · @m8b9
MEDIA RELATIONS · LINDSEY MEDIA · @lindseymedia
MEDIA RELATIONS · MARKUS KELLE · @markus_kelle
DIRECTOR OF PR · PASCALE COHEN
CHOREOGRAPHY · KENDRA BORDEN
SET DESIGN · RUBY ELMHIRST
HAIR BY · AVEDA · @AVEDA
MAKE UP · DENEY ADAM · @deneyadam
SPECIAL THANKS TO PERFORMANCE SPACE NY
