Day two in Tel Aviv began by being introduced to a woman who is known not only as a local design legend and commercial powerhouse but also as a generous mentor to the younger generation. Dorin Frankfurt told us that she designs neither with age nor time in mind. And sure enough, a quick scan through her archives — which date back to the 1970s and include several fun Eurovision contest costume designs — proved just that. With her approach in mind, it doesn't seem relevant to mention which season these two collection images come from…
Dorin Frankfurt, timeless collections from past seasons
In a dedicated yoga room where Dorin's staff can get away from the relentless buzz of sewing machines for a session of peace and tranquility, we were whisked inside to meet the up-and-coming names of the Israeli fashion scene. The accessories designers were particularly strong but there were more than a few gems to be harvested and some diamonds in the rough.
