ISRAELI FASHION DESIGNERS SHINE AT ISRAEL IN THE GARDENS
A celebration that has taken place annually for over 30 years, Israel in the Gardens is the single largest annual celebration of Israel Independence Day in the Bay Area. In recent years this event has attracted approximately 13,000 attendees; it is a day for people of all ages -- adults, children, teens, college students, young adults and seniors – to join together and celebrate.
Sure to thrill style-conscious Bay Area residents, Israel in the Gardens will feature the first of its kind fashion show, introducing the community to an integral part of Israel’s culture and further illustrating Israel’s authentic flavor. 15 renowned Israeli fashion designers will grace the main stage with a mixture of elegantly styled and urban-chic original designs. Casual and formal wear for men, women and children will be modeled by 60 volunteers from Bay Area Jewish organizations and the Russian and Jewish communities.
Both seasoned designers whose pieces are currently available in Bay Area boutiques and younger companies who are being introduced to the Northern California fashion market for the first time will be featured. At Israel in the Gardens, information on the featured designers will be available, along with a flyer containing the names of 35 regional boutiques that currently carry their clothing. Additionally, some of the modeled pieces will be available for purchase.
The participating Israeli fashion designers include:
Rina Zin, Ella Gonen, Dafna Ran, Josef Hayo, Ronen Chen, Kedem Sasson, Michka /Pilpel, Sigal, Dekel, Reuma, Chaos Men’s Wearr, Amelli, Holly, Michal Zaiden
FEATURED ISRAELI DESIGNERS:
Ella Gonnen
Gonnen’s designs combine elegance and trendy with individuality and warmth. Her clothes, hats and accessories are innovative, colorful, feminine, sexy – the height of fashion with the deepest comfort, classic elegance with a hint of humor. Gonnen’s main studio is in Tel Aviv and her designs are available throughout Israel and the United States. She graduated from Israel’s prestigious Shenkar School of Fashion Design.
Rina Zin
Zin’s knitwear, dresses, outerwear, evening clothes and handbags are sophisticated, feminine, soft, humorous and romantic. She uses a mixture of fabrics and delicate colors in a variety of shapes for a distinctive look.
Dafna-Ran Collection
Dafna Bukchin has been producing hand-loomed knitwear under the Dafna-Ran label since 1985. A graduate of the Shenkar School of Fashion Design, Bukchin’s hypnotic designs radiate timeless beauty and reflect a subtle awareness of current fashion trends and the needs of sophisticated urban women. Dafna Ran knitwear is manufactured for export only and is available in finer stores in the United States, Europe, the Far East and Australia.
Ronen Chen
Chen's collections are clean in spirit, using mostly natural fabrics blended with Lycra for maximum comfort. When Chen designs, it is the modern woman he has in mind-- stylish, feminine and always comfortable. Chen graduated from the Shenkar School of Fashion Design in 1990. Today, his collections are sold in selected boutiques throughout the world.
Kedem Sasson
Sasson is a graduate of one of Israel’s leading art academies, with experience in painting, sculpture, jewelry design and interior decorating. He joined the world of fashion about 10 years ago when he realized that none of the fashion designers took large-sized women seriously. Since 2003, the Kedem Sasson label can be found on all continents, including North America (USA), Europe (Germany, UK, and Netherland), Australia and Asia.
Sigal Dekel
Sigal Dekel Fashion House Ltd. was established in 1999 by its principal designer, Sigal Dekel, a graduate of the Shenkar School of Fashion Design. The company deals in ladies fashion wear characterized by high quality, originality and innovation. In 2000, Dekel was awarded the Promising Designer Award by the Israeli Fashion Oscar contest, consisting of a panel of judges composed of leading figures in the fashion industry. Dekel designs are sold in Tel Aviv, the US, Canada and Italy.
Michal Zaiden
Zaiden's line combines techniques such as prints, embroidery and handcrafted detailing, and includes various materials from around the world. His line targets professional women between the ages of 25-40 and consists of upscale casual and evening wear. Zaiden’s designs are currently available only in his own store in Tel Aviv and designer boutiques in Israel.
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