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CONAfter a two-year hiatus, Tel Aviv Fashion Week is making its much-anticipated return, reaffirming its place as a vibrant force in the global conversation around fashion, identity, and innovation. Scheduled to take place from October 26 to 30, 2025, the event promises five days of creativity, emotion, and Israeli excellence, bringing together over two dozen of the country’s top designers and emerging talents on one dynamic stage.
The 2025 edition will feature 28 runway shows, kicking off with a celebratory gala that aims to reconnect the public with the rich world of Israeli artistry, encompassing fashion, textiles, and community storytelling.
Among the standout names on this year’s roster are veteran visionaries and rising stars alike, including Vivi Bellaish, Alon Livné, Alembika, Tovaleh, Yanky & Nataf, Shay Shalom, Shahar Avnet, David Wexler, Mother of All (founded by Golan Taub and Noa Pasternak), Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art, Aharon Ganesh, Shani Shemer, Kian Frankfurt, Mirza, Liel Yamin, Yaron Minkowski, and Idan Laros, among others.
Each brings a unique point of view that reflects the diverse fabric of Israeli society from minimalist tailoring to maximalist fantasy, heritage craft to hyper-modern streetwear. The runway is expected to reflect a nuanced narrative of resilience, creativity, and cultural commentary.
Moti Reif, the visionary producer and founder behind Tel Aviv Fashion Week, emphasized the emotional and symbolic weight of the event’s return:
“I’m proud and excited to bring back Fashion Week at a moment when we all need hope, culture, and vision. After two complex years, we’ve come to understand just how vital Israeli creativity is not just aesthetically, but as a human and social force. Fashion Week has always been about more than clothes. It’s a life stage, for hope, for connection between communities, hearts, and dreams.”
Reif also reflected on the broader meaning of design in Israeli culture:
“Israeli design is a beating heart. It reflects who we are as a society, as a culture, as a creative power. I view this as a mission, even a moral duty, to provide designers with the platform they deserve. Not just to present, but to influence. This week is our opportunity to pause as a society and celebrate the incredible local talent that lives among us.”
Tel Aviv Fashion Week, launched in 2011, quickly became a platform for showcasing Israel’s rich and multifaceted design landscape. In recent years, it has drawn international attention for its inclusivity, social messaging, and commitment to sustainability, notably embracing models of all ages, sizes, backgrounds, and gender identities. In 2021 and 2022, global outlets such as Vogue and Haaretz praised the event for breaking away from traditional fashion hierarchies and presenting a uniquely raw and honest Israeli aesthetic.
As the fashion world becomes increasingly decentralized, Tel Aviv stands out for its grassroots authenticity and commitment to local narratives. In 2025, the city is ready once again to take center stage, not just with garments, but with stories that demand to be seen, heard, and worn.
