Why You Should Shop At These Israeli Designers’ Boutiques

These Israeli designers bring style and glamour to a city full of sun and life.

A twenty-year-old American girl loves to flaunt her newest designer handbag and shoes. But I always questioned if it would be the same when I arrived Israel. Besides the fancy scene of American expats, what were local Israelis like? Of course, you have your fashionable women strutting down Dizengoff, many of them are fans of these Israeli designers listed below.

Yigal Azrouël

Yigal is an Israeli American, New York-based fashion designer. Known for his draping technique, Azrouël produces 80% of his business from New York’s garment district. His minimal style combined with focus on refined detail appeals to the confident and modern woman and celebrities including: Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Bosworth, Madonna, Emma Watson…and many more.

Pnina Tornai

4 Rival Street, Tel Aviv 6777835, Israel

Pnina Tornai is known for her elegant wedding dresses and jaw-dropping ball gowns. Tornai started her career with a shop and one seamstress in Tel Aviv, the wedding aspect began in 1992 after a customer requested a wedding dress with an emphasis of an evening gown. Today, Pnina Tornai’s designs are now coveted throughout the world since she’s featured in the popular television show, Say Yes to the Dress.

Gadi Elimelech

Har Sinai st. 1, first floor. Tel Aviv 6581601

Gadi Elimelech started in the fashion business as a stylist which led to designing his own clothing line. Also known for wedding dresses and evening wear, Elimelech’s collections of ready-to-wear lines are just as astounding and compliments the female form.

Dorin Frankfurt

Dizengoff St 164, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dorin Frankfurt is an Israeli fashion designer based out of Tel Aviv, she handpicks her textiles and uses three of them in each collection. Frankfurt believes “that a small and ecologic industry in city centers is the key to unique and qualitative design.” Her boutiques are all over the city of Tel Aviv, displaying elegant yet casual creations.

Sydney Dreyfus

Contributor

Sydney has an out of the box personality and is passionate about finding the best food wherever she is. She is an absolute foodie and will travel many miles for a cup of coffee. She hopes to spend more years in Israel and traveling the rest of the world.