Even now, Vita's hand-crafted accessories give us cause for pause. Designer Cynthia Sakai's modern tribal and rocker-chic influences define her signature leather and hardware combinations, starting with the Original Chain bracelet that made the line famous. With each new collection of arm candy, she earns a new legion of fans. Accents of hand-set Swarovski crystals, python, buffalo horn, pearls, and Lucite make the luxe trinkets edgy. The high-quality craftsmanship make them investment pieces. Still made in Italy, each season's collection of necklaces, earrings, and clutches are meant to be mixed, matched, and layered. But it's Vita's bracelets that we covet most, especially this season's Pazz Medium bracelet with lamb suede fringe ($525). Pair it with a stack of Originals ($90-$250), and you're armed and ready for anything.