From Fifi Leitersdorf to Alon Livne: Tel Aviv Fashion Week Finale
The final day of Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 bridged historical archives, athletic performance, street culture, and Alon Livne's aquatic fantasy, showcasing the enduring power of local design.
The final day of Israel Canada Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 offered a striking journey across eras, styles, and narratives, blending historical archives, athletic performance, street identity, and aquatic fantasy.
Fifi Leitersdorf: Timeless Craftsmanship
In a deeply symbolic gesture 120 years after her birth, original pieces by Fifi Leitersdorf, one of the pioneers of local fashion, returned to the runway. Preserved for decades in the family archive, these garments demonstrated a refreshing departure from today's fast-paced trend cycle. Curated under the artistic direction of designer Voi (Victor) Belaish, the showcase featured archival footage, including a video of the late Alber Elbaz recalling his mentor. Adi Altshuler received an honorary award named after Leitersdorf, and a new scholarship for a fashion design student at Shenkar was announced.
When the Athletic Field Meets the Runway
A collaborative presentation between Bezalel Academy and Hapoel Center translated 14 Olympic and Paralympic sports into contemporary design. Elite athletes took to the runway, bringing personal stories to life through garments. Olympic champion Linoy Ashram wore a crystal-embellished red corset by Roni Kaminitz and Amit Rapoport, while taekwondo star Avishag Semberg walked alongside her partner, combat fighter Nimrod Kravitzky. Paralympian rower Talia Ailat Feder presented a silk gown created by Efrat Vonsh, tailored specifically to her seating posture and inspired by her journey from aspiring dancer to athlete.
OFF/NA: The Pulse of Tel Aviv
The independent fashion platform OFF/NA bypassed traditional cohesive collections to present a raw snapshot of Tel Aviv street style. By connecting young local brands through diverse urban archetypes, the showcase celebrated the city's vibrant, chaotic, and colorful nature, proving that local fashion thrives on the streets just as much as in design studios.
TODA: Fashion with a Social Statement
Twenty-four-year-old designer Hary Levy, founder of TODA, debuted his collection titled "Bereshit." Merging European-inspired streetwear with Jewish motifs and rebellious dark aesthetics, the show featured community-casted models. The presentation also partnered with the Israeli Institute for the Prevention of Parental and Family Alienation, featuring participants holding awareness signs and a panel discussion hosted by Galit Gutman to highlight the impact of family estrangement on children.
Alon Livne: Dark Aquatic Fantasy
Alon Livne brought dramatic closure to fashion week with his TREASURE 2027 collection. Drawing inspiration from antique jewelry, seashells, and heirloom pearl necklaces gifted by his grandmother, Livne crafted a dark, opulent underwater world. Sculptural corsets, sheer layered suits, and intricate metalwork by Cassoutu Jewels blurred the boundary between garment and jewelry, concluding the week with an unforgettable statement of craftsmanship.
