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The high street battle for your fashion budget: Castro vs H&M

Many Israelis have always told me that they believe Israel is the 51st state (or is it 52nd after Puerto Rico?!). I heard this story through a friend the other day and now I must relay it to you because it is the perfect example of the “commercialization” and “Americanization” of Israel.
The friend, [...]

March 08, 2010 | Simona | Comments 6

Israeli Fashion: Castro reveals 2010 Spring/Summer Collection

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 [...]

February 18, 2010 | Simona | Comments 2

Gap comes to Tel Aviv!

We’re all waiting with bated breath for H&M to open its doors in Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Mall, Jerusalem’s Malcha Mall and Haifa’s Grand Canyon in March, but did you know another big retail chain from America is also making a spot for itself in Tel Aviv?
A huge billboard prominently displayed on Ibn Gvirol (central street [...]

February 06, 2010 | Simona | Comments 0

Ten Israeli Fashion Inspirations from 2009

You might say that living among a different people, a different language, a different culture for 2 years now is what has inspired this American-born girl here in Israel. But really, it was the fashion! From smartly dressed celebs to street fashion galore, here’s what stylish pieces, places, and people have inspired me style-wise [...]

January 03, 2010 | Simona | Comments 7

Tel Aviv Fashion: The Urban Fair

Something I truly adore about the Tel Aviv indie fashion community is the fact that it is so intimate. Designers and fashionistas know each other like old friends. Vintage and clothes sales are held in random apartments, studios, and bars across town.
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December 03, 2009 | Simona | Comments 4

Israeli Fashion: the things I love

Believe it or not, Israel is more than just gorgeous men and women dressed in army fatigues. The clothes on their bodies are just as statement-making and trendy as the new Hebrew slang coming out of their mouths. Here are the five things I love about Israeli fashion.
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November 24, 2009 | Simona | Comments 10

Keeping tabs on Israeli fashion & culture!

OK, so time for another new columnist, we thinks! Welcome to the world of Simona, originally from the US, who will be keeping you updated with Israeli fashion, style and pop culture. Crikey, does that mean I have to dump my flip-flops…?! Stay tuned if you want to know what’s happening and hip in Israel…and [...]

November 17, 2009 | Simona | Comments 1