The challenge they face is producing within their boarders, keeping the business in Israel. Much like in the US, labor is more expensive there, and they lack the resources to fully flourish. Each garment becomes more expensive and and yet the quality suffers. According to Eva Cavalli, “There’s also a lot of creativity here, but there has to be more of a focus on techniques and workmanship. That exists here, there is the potential, but it needs to be nurtured.” Lev predicts that the Israel should be ready and capable for production in about 2-5 years. Get ready.

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shapes the body with soft textures like chiffon and lace as he gives an austere Elizabethan impression. He also happened to train under fashion gods like Alexander McQueen, and he won Israel's version of Project Runway. Look out for this hot young thing.

Made by two girls with a hunger for something fresh, they added sugar, choppy cuts, and a little bit of grunge.

makes this her finale look, and sprinkled the show in peekaboo sheers, full hand maiden skirts and body con dresses.

started designing when his "zaftig" wife could find no cool plus size clothing. Now, he doesn't discriminate against the skinny and designs for all, spaciously.

shows spring on the tunic-like embroidered side, with old world charm. Mother and daughter join forces to bring several differently targeted lines into the world: Tovale, Tovale's and Tovale's Little.

or Dodo as her friends call her, is a local celebrity. And this is her first collection. Which is surprisingly delightful for a celebrity fashion line.

With a bit of middle eastern authenticity, it gives off a desert vibe with fringed headwear.

plays with rounded silhouettes and translucent iridescence to create a future feel.

is famed for her evening and bridal gowns with delicate attention to detail. With this RTW collection, it's a bevy of cocktail dresses and leather jackets.

brings the bright 70s disco vibe. Peace.

1. Daisy Lowe at Chanel in London
2. Carine Roitfeld, Karl Lagerfeld and Emmanuelle Alt
3. Alexis Roche, Estelle Lefebure, Serge Brunschwig
4. Letizia Moratti and Donatella at the Versace store in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
5. Richard Nicoll and Yasmin Sewell at Liberty
6. Vogue presentation at Topshop
7. Philip Green at Topshop
8. Jasmine Guinness at Burberry
9. Pixie Geldof and Daisy Lowe
10. Justin Portman and Natalia Vodianova
11. Mario Testino and Marie Helvin at Burberry
12. Lara Stone and Anja Rubik at Burberry
13. Claudia Schiffer and Jacquetta Wheeler
14. Alexandra Shulman and Christopher Bailey at Burberry
15. Bay Garnett at Burberry
16. W. Brown at Gap in London
17. India Hicks at Burberry
18. Laura Bailey at Burberry
19. W. Brown performing at the Gap in London
20. Carine Roitfeld and Marisa Berenson at Dior
21. Mob Scene at Dior
22. Emma de Caunes at Armani
23. Candy at Manoush
24. In front of Manoush
25. Buying at Vuitton
26. Eva Cavalli at the Roberto Cavalli store in Milan
27. Outside Dirk Bikkernberg’s store in Via Mazoni
28. Outisde the Tods store in Via Della Spiga
29. Customers at the Missoni store in Via Sant’Andrea
30. Outside the Versace store
31. In front of the Chantecler store in Milan
32. Angela Missoni at the Missoni store
33. Bartenders at the Giorgio Armani Store
34. Roberta Armani, Letizia Moratti, Giorgio Armani, Franca Sozzani and Eva Herzigova
35. Shopping at Hermes in Berlin
36. Designer Gabriele Strehle at Strenesse in Quartier 206 in Berlin
37. A smoky spread at Boss in Berlin
38. DJ Hell’s Angel at YSL in Berlin
39. Waiting to get into Galeries Lafayette in Berlin
40. Vogue Germany’s Christine Arp, Berlin mayor Klaus Wowreitt and KaDeWe’s manager Ursula Vierkotter
41. KaDeWe’s luxury Blvd. in Berlin
42. Sahling at Galeries Lafayette in Berlin
43. Provocation’s agent at Galeries Lafayette in Berlin
44. Berliner Luft at KaDeWe

(WWD)

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