While we wait with eagerness for H&M to get to Israel in March, much loved Israeli brand Castro has revealed its new Spring/Summer 2010 collection complete with its annual Fashion Show which took place early in the morning at Hangar 11 in the Tel Aviv harbor.
Castro, as you may know, is arguably the most popular Israeli ready-to-wear brand for young men and women who want a clean, elegant look that is nevertheless trendy in that season.
In the spirit of a true fashion show, the exhibition was delayed and models walked the runway more than an hour later.
The collection was highlighted by a British electro group with great beats called Crazy P (lead singer wore large pearls, sharp shouldered jacket, statement tights and a lace bow in her head; she was OBVIOUSLY decked out by Castro) and Castro’s two top models Gal Gadot and Yonatan Wegman (the ones that appear in all the avant-garde Israeli commercials for the brand.)
Famous Israeli model Gal Gadot (you’ve probably seen her in Fast & the Furious 4) stole the show. With a sassy runway walk and a sparkle in her eye, you could tell that she was born to model. Yonatan Wegman kept his beautiful, piercing stare but had a hard time keeping up with Gal.
Castro seemed to go for that light-skinned, fair-haired Eastern European look as most of the models that followed (with a few exceptions) looked nothing like Gal Gadot and Yonatan, who appeared the stereotype most men and women think of when they imagine beautiful Israeli locals.
The collection featured Castro’s take on spring trends including denim on denim, dark florals for girls, plaid (both mismatched and color coordinated) for boys, as well as casual, but trendy looks for both like gray hoodies and a dip-dyed piece or two. The show ended with the more glamorous pieces for a night-on-the town. Finely cut blazers and light sweaters with their jeans and sandals. International trends like leopard print, sequins, and belly shirts (for both men and women!) came through during this series.
Until the very end when female models sported an interesting shaped peep toe sandal, I didn’t like the shoes worn in this collection. The first included lace up tan shoes for boys and gladiator sandals for girls in an ugly beige color. I did like the dominatrix-inspired black garter stirrups around the knee with black ankle socks and round toe pumps paired with the dark florals. Unfortunately, though, this was followed by a weird take on a shoe fashion faux-pas that most people don’t find particularly flattering—sandals with socks! (Oh Crikey! – Ashley) These final touches added to the prepster-meets-nerd boy look accentuated on some of the men.
Nevertheless, all looks were stylish, Eurochic, and definitely in Castro’s good taste.
Head to Castro’s official site to catch the show in its entirety.