Closing five days of runway shows in Tel Aviv, designer Alon Livne unveiled a dark underwater fantasy collection on November 13, 2026.
The final day of the event transitioned from the Israeli fashion archive to athletic silhouettes and local street culture. The schedule featured a tribute to Pini Leitersdorf and a collaborative presentation by the collective OFF/NA, which brought together young local creators and distinct urban archetypes on the runway.
The collective’s presentation drew on the noise, colors, and contradictions of Tel Aviv. Rather than relying on a single designer’s vision, the showcase built a composite picture of local dress culture from everyday wear and independent boutiques.
Livne anchored his collection in personal history, utilizing antique jewelry, seashells, and pearl necklaces inherited from his grandmother. Sculptural corsets, sheer layers, and exposed-body cutouts defined the garments on a black reflective runway.
One prominent look featured a sheer white suit with airy trousers, ruffled sleeves, and a large silver body ornament. A tailored black jacket paired with silver embellishments, a triangle bra, and wide sheer trousers appeared later in the lineup.
While the underwater theme previously surfaced in Livne’s bridal collection Garlands 2027 in New York, the Tel Aviv runway presentation offered a bolder, darker interpretation.
The 16th Israel-Canada Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 kicked off with a grand gala evening held at the new corporate venue of primary sponsor Israel-Canada in the Karmantski complex in Tel Aviv. Producer Moti Reif orchestrated the proceedings, sharing hosting duties with Amka—an advanced humanoid robot brought from the Technoda National Museum of Science in Haifa.
Under the guiding theme of “pioneering women,” opening events included a special tribute ceremony honoring Hava Zingboim for her groundbreaking innovations in skin-tech technology. Following the ceremony, the “Skin Glow” presentation debuted a unique collaboration with designer Aharon Genish.
Models walked the runway with clean, makeup-free skin prepared using Prophecy skincare products by Hava Zingboim, showcasing healthy complexions alongside Genish’s emotionally charged “Man Kina” collection inspired by Proverbs. The opening lineup also featured a 60-student graduation presentation from the esteemed Shenkar Fashion Department, divided into seven thematic chapters showcasing future generations of local design talent.
Throughout the multi-day festival, designers like Yaron Minkowski reflected on the profound cultural impact of the local fashion industry, noting that such gatherings offer a much-needed platform to celebrate over four decades of independent Israeli craftsmanship.
Other notable showcases included Rimma Romano presenting 25 second-skin dresses in partnership with Italian beverage brand Campari, and designer Shahar Avent opening a runway segment alongside residents from the Mishan senior living network, bridging generational divides on the active runway.