From the beginning of the 20th century, Israeli visual art took on a creative direction, influenced by Eastern and Western influences, the land itself, its development, the city characters, and stylistic trends from art centers abroad. The culture in this land has inspired the Israel design world.
Here are 5 Israeli bridal designers you need to know:
Since an early age Julie has been very creative and artsy. While growing up and discovering fashion she understood very well that fashion is where she would bring forth her passion for beauty, creative talent and unique stylistic vision. Ethnic handmade brocade from India, unique lace from France and fabrics rich in details and embroidery from Italy are the key her one-of-a-kind gowns and wedding dresses.
Julie Vino’s spectacular shop and studio is located in the old city of Jaffa, 5 minutes’ walk from the ancient clock-tower of Jaffa. The studio is where the magical process of creating the wedding dress takes place.
After graduating The Shenkar College of Fashion Design and specializing in wedding and evening dress design, Inbar worked with leading Israeli designers to gain experience. In 2015 she started her own bridal studio in Kfar Ruth.
“To create a combination of art & fashion using textures & materials that integrate perfectly & create a meticulous design language” is her vision. Collections by Inbar Freiman are delicate, timeless, and elegant.
She is now expanding into a global luxury brand, eager to share its unique vision with the bridal industry.
Galia Lahav is one of the leading companies that is able to offer custom couture gowns without physically meeting with their customers thanks to a unique technology they developed. It’s practically impossible to find such lavish dresses, ornate designs and personalization anywhere else.
Today they have over 70 retailers worldwide and are able to take part in life’s most significant moments for brides, red carpet stars and all those fascinated by the art of fashion’s craft.
Their goal is to continue developing unique technological systems in order to further enhance capabilities and deliver designs to each beautiful woman looking to wear a garment created only for her.
Arava Polak was established in 2013 and still attends to the feminine, sophisticated and modern bride. The designer expresses her creativity and devotion to design through her unparalleled bridal collections.
Based in Haifa, Israel, Arava Polak uses intricate sewing techniques and careful stone settings, the finest fabrics and materials. Hand embroidered laces, delicate floral motifs, nude and ivory hues as well as minimalist designs with romantic and avant-garde touches symbolize the Arava Polak collections. Continuing to expand within the international market, Polak’s designs can be found in some of the most upsacle boutiques around the world.
Lihi Hod founded her bridal house in 2010.She worked for Dior in Paris alongside fashion designer John Galliano after graduating from “Shenkar”, the leading fashion design school in Israel. Hod is known for her affluent details, romantic flair and timeless designs. Her wedding dresses combine couture-quality techniques with classic silhouettes and luxurious textures, focusing not only on the bride’s look but also on her comfort, confidence and ease.
Since she launched her label, Hod has won “Best Wedding Dress Designer in Israel ” award twice. She has been showing her collections in Bridal Fashion Week New York since 2014, and her wedding dresses are sold worldwide.
