Mya lights up BET red carpet in Alexis Bittar jewels
DUBAI: US singer-songwriter Mya Marie Harrison, who goes by the stage name Mya, showed off accessories by a part-Syrian designer at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Monday night.
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Grammy Award–winning singer and entertainer Mya showed off a handbag and jewelry by accessories designer Alexis Bittar on the red carpet before she delivered a dynamic performance of her 2000 hit 'Case of the Ex.'
On the carpet, she was fully accessorized in Bittar's flashy, decadent pieces — from an extravagant pendant at her neck to an eclectic stack of bangles, all topped off with a sparkly silver clutch.
Known for his bold, organic designs and use of mixed materials, Bittar infuses distinct Middle Eastern flair into his work. The New York–based designer, who is half Syrian on his father's side, has built a global reputation for his statement-making accessories.
Mya is far from his first celebrity client. His expansive portfolio includes the likes of Michelle Obama and Cameron Diaz, and he famously served as the costume jewelry designer for HBO series 'Sex and the City,' helping define character Carrie Bradshaw's now iconic looks.
On Monday night, Bittar's creations were just one part of a star-studded evening that balanced fashion, purpose, and powerful performances.
The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments, marking the ceremony's 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice, the Associated Press reported. The festivities included a powerful speech by Doechii, Jamie Foxx's emotional reflection and Kevin Hart's sharp comedic opener.
Doechii, in particular, made her presence felt early during the five-hour ceremony, using her acceptance speech for best female hip-hop artist to draw attention to the immigration raids and protest crackdowns taking place just miles from the venue.
Foxx, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin received the Ultimate Icon Award. They were selected due to their impact on entertainment as well as their community impact and advocacy.
Carey said this was her first time collecting a trophy at the BET Awards.
'It took me a while, but I finally realized that life is far too short to live for anyone else's approval, which is something I always did,' said Carey, a five-time Grammy winner. 'I decided to own who I am.'
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