Israel

One reason Tel Aviv's praises are being sung on international catwalks is the success of Tel Aviv designers in the world's fashion hotbeds. To give you an idea – Tel Aviv is the original home of the Oscar's red carpet's dresses designer Alber Elbaz.

Israeli fashion design is known for its unique urban fashion trend and its all-round daring and creativity, as in the juxtaposition of different cultures and sources of inspiration. Tel Aviv is rich with fashion centers. You can go for crazy shopping on Dizengoff Street , where you'll find the boutiques of the most talented and successful designers. You can also find bride's dresses on that street that will make you want to find your sweetheart and get married a.s.a.p.

Also there are Shenkein Street , Yermiyahu Street and if you are into Haute couture there's Kikar Ha'Medina (the " Medina " circle) where you can find the world's biggest brands.

Anther Tel Aviv fashion center is blossoming in the area around Hehashmal (Electricity) Street, which has become a magnet for young designers who cannot or will not pay the high rentals charged on Dizengoff Street . Mirit Singer Rodrig. Who opened her shop Closest in the Hehashmal Street area, explains: "it was important to me to be right in the middle of the action, in the place where things are happening."

If you're lucky enough to be in Tel Aviv in February or August, you can find the city's most talented designers gathered together in one place with the best of their collections on display – and for sale. Twice a year, for three days each time, a giant fashion fair called City Designers' Market is held in Tel Aviv. Whatever you do, don't miss this colorful carnival of cutting-edge fashion!