Ayoub wore an oriental-inspired look, including a white tank top and white pants adorned with brown and white embellishments. Over this outfit, she wore a white robe with a long train featuring paintings of the Dome of the Rock and Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, alongside olive branches.

As a reminder, Ayoub has received considerable criticism for living in luxury towers in Dubai while representing the Palestinians, and it has now been revealed that the designer she chose is actually an Emirati designer named Navin al-Qadi, based in Abu Dhabi.

Meanwhile, Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz wore a yellow dress to recall the fallen hostages still held in Hamas captivity and the survivors of captivity who were held for two years. A Star of David appeared on her chest area, and red flowers were visible at the bottom of the dress as a tribute to the red anemones in the south. The dress was maxi-length and featured a scarf and a head covering.

The national costume segment takes place every year as part of the Miss Universe competition, during which representatives of different countries take the stage wearing clothing items inspired by their local traditions. This year, the segment became more explosive.

Social media reactions came quickly. "It's not enough that she represents a country that doesn't exist, she has no connection to this country and the symbols she's wearing," one social media user wrote. "That's Jerusalem anyway, it shouldn't appear on their national costume. Simply an infuriating look," another user wrote.

A reminder that Transportation Minister Miri Regev also wore a dress featuring the Dome of the Rock in the past, at the Cannes Film Festival opening during her tenure as culture minister. The dress was designed by Aviad Arik Herman.

This isn't the first time Miss Palestine Nadine Ayoub has sparked controversy since being chosen to represent the Palestinians at the world's biggest beauty pageant. Last month, Ayoub published a series of posts about the war on social media, with one of them inflating the number of Palestinian casualties and another presenting Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the Israeli children murdered in Hamas captivity, as Palestinian victims of the war.

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The fashion show, in collaboration with Roladin, began with a separate show featuring looks from various designers alongside hats by hat designer Maor Tzabar, inspired by Roladin's donuts. On this part of the runway, Dian Schwartz appeared in a fantastic wedding dress by designer Liel Yamin, alongside other impressive models wearing unique hats and pieces by Israeli fashion designers.

The Upcoming Designers show featured five designers. During the show, talented designers Yuval Alroey, Klil Dekel, Alma Spiegler, and Omer Michael also presented, each showcasing a distinct collection.

Alroey presented prints closely associated with her brand Outre, expressing the unique style of the promising designer who graduated from Shenkar. In the Outre section, Ariela Wertheimer also walked, wearing a two-piece tailored suit with a unique embroidered print on the left side of the jacket.

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Over his lifetime, Armani built the fashion house that bears his name, which came to embody the essence of modern, elegant Italian style. Blending his unique design talent with sharp business acumen, he created a global company with annual revenues of about €2.3 billion ($2.5 billion).

Armani had been ill for some time and was forced to skip his company's menswear show at Milan Fashion Week in June, the first time in his career that he missed one of his runway events.

Armani was known for overseeing every detail of his collections and every aspect of his business, from advertising campaigns to the hairstyles of models before they stepped onto the runway. The company said a public memorial hall will be open in Milan on Saturday and Sunday, followed by a private funeral at a later date that has not yet been disclosed.

In a particularly poignant turn of events, Armani died in the very year when his brand was more successful and thriving than ever. Just six weeks ago, the Italian fashion house bearing his name announced a new exhibition marking the designer's 50 years in the industry. This year also marked the 20th anniversary of Armani Privé, his first haute couture collection, celebrated with another exhibition at his permanent museum in Milan.

Armani's unwavering pursuit of an aesthetic ideal made him the wealthiest fashion designer in the world, and the sole owner of what for many years was Italy's most successful fashion house, in an industry dominated by corporate giants.

His understated and refined tailoring was widely recognized for redefining the professional wardrobe for both men and women in the 1980s. His early embrace by Hollywood catapulted him to fame in the US long before red carpet exposure became a mandatory part of the industry.

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The dress Bracha designed in the kibbutz sewing workshop, which she managed with love and dedication, was originally created for her daughter Shay Shimoni Levinson, who wore it on her wedding day. The same dress was supposed to be passed on to her granddaughter, Hagar, who dreamed of wearing it on her own wedding day.

Despite the unimaginable pain and tragic story, Hagar decided to try to fulfill her dream of wearing the wedding dress that burned on October 7, and turned to her good childhood friend, fashion designer Shay Greenberg, to recreate the wedding dress that her grandmother Bracha had designed.

Greenberg, a fashion designer who just finished her studies in the Fashion Design Department at Shenkar, told Israel Hayom about the fascinating recreation process. "Recreating the wedding dress was done through photos of Shay's wedding, Hagar's mother. Photos were the only thing that remained from the wedding dress.

"The first stage in making the dress was taking Hagar's measurements and preparing a pattern according to them. This is a relatively simple dress, so it was important to ensure every line was in place. I sewed the upper part twice, once as a toile, a sewn sketch, and once more for the actual upper part of the dress."

Greenberg noted that the challenge within the recreation process was deciding whether to recreate the original dress exactly or make slight changes to make the dress more modern and clean. "When we chose the fabric, for example, we chose it knowing it was a more expensive and higher-quality fabric, compared to kibbutz fabrics from the 2000s. The bridal industry has developed greatly, and with it the fabrics."

Greenberg also shared the difficulties that arose in the process. "The main difficulty in recreating the dress was the belt - we had deliberations about whether to recreate it exactly, because we felt we couldn't find the exact materials. We decided to reference it and make a belt with beads in flower shapes, but without the flowers themselves," she shared.

"We had a feeling we might want to change things, so I prepared an additional belt for extra security. When the bride's mother saw it, she wanted an additional belt matching the one her mother, Bracha, had designed. I provided her with all the necessary materials and the base of the belt, and she sewed the flowers and beads. I was very moved that she did it because I think that's the most meaningful part. Just as her mother sewed her wedding dress for her, she took part in the preparation and work on Gori's dress."

Discussing the recreation process emotionally and sentimentally, Greenberg shared, "They're like family to me. I grew up with them. The wedding dress is something I could do for the family after everything they went through. Obviously, it's important to give a hug and support, but that's not something tangible or physical. This was very moving for me."

Greenberg's graduation project in the Fashion Design Department at Shenkar, which was presented just a month ago in a dedicated fashion show of department graduates, deals precisely with this topic and examines the complex relationship between women and wedding dresses.

"I started working on recreating the dress parallel to the graduation project. I found myself moving between two worlds: on one hand, critical engagement that challenges the institution of weddings as it exists today, and on the other hand, personal and deep creation of a wedding dress," Greenberg shared.

"Hagar's choice to recreate the dress that her grandmother sewed for her mother is, in my eyes, the beauty of the bridal world. Alongside the criticism I have toward this industry, I also have enormous appreciation for the wedding dress and the power it embodies. It can be a symbol of love, family, tradition, and connection between generations. The choice to return to the original dress that Bracha Levinson sewed is a meaningful choice. This is Gori's way of commemorating her grandmother."

This complex but beautiful and moving recreation project indeed raises several questions about commemoration, heritage, and family tradition. "I believe commemoration and memory are an inseparable part of the fashion world. Sometimes it's expressed in a complete dress and sometimes in a small detail, even a button. The expression 'move on' is problematic in my view, especially for families who have lost their loved ones. A person's memory continues to live forever, and you never really can move on. But you can create new positive memories around the person who is no longer here, and maybe even find some healing in that."

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On Monday morning, Motty Reif announced during a casual meeting with industry leaders that Fashion Week would return in October 2025 at a completely new location. During the meeting, Reif addressed previous attempts to bring back Fashion Week, saying, "We wanted to do it last year as well, but it didn't work out because of the war."

In an official story posted to his Instagram account and the Tel Aviv Fashion Week account, Reif confirmed the news and wrote, "Yes, Tel Aviv Fashion Week is coming back and in a big way! Details coming soon." The full program for Fashion Week is still in early stages, and additional details haven't been revealed yet.

As many know, Tel Aviv Fashion Week in its current format was first held in 2011, produced by Motty Reif. The event typically runs for four days, during which approximately 25 shows from various Israeli designers are usually presented.

The last Tel Aviv Fashion Week was held at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv Port in 2023 and was subsequently postponed due to the Iron Swords War. This October, Tel Aviv Fashion Week is expected to return to our lives for the first time since the war.

In the past, Tel Aviv Fashion Week moved between several locations: it began at the Station complex, moved to the site where TLV Mall was being built, returned to the Station complex, and in recent years was held at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv Port – and soon it will receive a new location as mentioned.

In its early days, various important international designers exhibited at Fashion Week, including Missoni and Roberto Cavalli. Years later, the decision was made to focus on Israeli designers without the "push" of luxury brands – the best of Israeli fashion.

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Hollywood icons, including Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, and David Schwimmer, have participated in a touching awareness campaign by posing for portraits with Holocaust survivors in an effort to educate people about the darkest period in history.

Photographer Bryce Thompson, who has shot for prestigious fashion magazines such as Elle, L'Officiel, and Glamour, initiated the project titled "Borrowed Spotlight," featuring intimate portraits of celebrities alongside Holocaust survivors. The project will launch at the Detour Gallery in New York on April 22, coinciding with Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day.

In addition to Crawford, Garner, and Schwimmer, other stars who joined the project include Billy Porter, George Stephanopoulos, Nicola Peltz, Barbara Corcoran, Scooter Braun, Sheryl Sandberg, Chelsea Handler, Julius Erving, Josh Peck, and several others.

"Step Up" star Jenna Dewan was paired with Risa Igelfeld, who witnessed the destruction caused by the Nazis when they invaded Vienna, Austria, in 1938. Igelfeld revealed that she survived because a soldier warned her about a Nazi plan to attack her. She escaped to England with the help of a former professor who had fled earlier and assisted her in obtaining a visa.

"This is truly an amazing and humbling opportunity to be part of such an incredible moment honoring the resilience and courage of these amazing true survivors. Meeting and listening to Risa's story was a life-changing event for me," Dewan told Page Six. "The most fun part was dancing together and hearing Risa sing," Dewan added. "The biggest challenge was hearing firsthand about the real horrors of our history that Risa went through during the Holocaust."

The exhibition will showcase portraits, survivor testimonies, and interactive elements designed to educate the public about the Holocaust. Images from the exhibition will be sold at auction, along with a photography book featuring the pictures. All proceeds will benefit "Self Help," an organization that provides services and assistance to Holocaust survivors living in New York, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Cindy Crawford also met with Nova survivors in Los Angeles, commenting on "the power of human hearts and minds."

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Fashion's most exclusive night has revealed its guest list through a recent leak, with Israeli actress Gal Gadot making a notable return to the prestigious Met Gala after a six-year absence from the event.

Gadot last graced the Metropolitan Museum's famous steps in 2019, her only previous appearance at the gala. During that appearance, she wore a striking Claire Waight Keller creation for Givenchy – a white lace mini-dress from the Spring-Summer 2019 collection. She completed the ensemble with over-the-knee black boots, a distinctive headpiece, and approximately $200,000 worth of Tiffany jewelry.

The timing of Gadot's return coincides with heightened public attention surrounding her new film "Snow White," which has generated significant controversy due to her collaboration with co-star Rachel Zegler, who has expressed pro-Palestinian views. According to the leaked list, Zegler will also be attending the Met Gala.

Gadot's fashion evolution has seen significant changes since her 2019 Met Gala appearance. While she previously worked with stylist Elizabeth Stewart for the event, she has since transitioned to stylist Karla Welch, who has transformed Gadot's aesthetic with a more contemporary and youthful approach. Fashion observers anticipate Gadot will likely opt for a classic, elegant look featuring distinctive elements, possibly from fashion houses like Loewe, Armani, or Prada – brands she has collaborated with during the past year.

The star-studded guest list includes entertainment industry luminaries such as Ariana Grande, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Bad Bunny, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Bruno Mars, Selena Gomez, Lana Del Rey, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, and Katy Perry, among others.

This year's Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," will celebrate black dandyism – a cultural aesthetic emphasizing refined personal appearance and grooming among African American men. The theme aligns with the Metropolitan Museum's new exhibition, marking the institution's first focus on men's fashion since 2003.

The event's dress code, "Tailored For You," suggests attendees will showcase bespoke creations designed specifically for them, alongside runway looks from haute couture collections.

Held annually on the first Monday of May, the Met Gala serves as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Under the direction of American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, it has established itself as the fashion industry's most prestigious and anticipated event of the year.

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While Americans head to the polls today to choose between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, another figure has emerged in the national spotlight – Ella Emhoff, Harris's fashion-forward stepdaughter.

Ella is the biological daughter of Douglas Emhoff, a Jewish-American attorney and Kamala Harris's second husband. In a meaningful step that helped blend their family, Harris embraced both of Douglas's children: Ella and Cole.

The 25-year-old Emhoff has carved out her own distinctive identity beyond her role in the potential First Family. With half a million Instagram followers, appearances at elite fashion shows, her own knitwear design line, and regular red carpet appearances – including a landmark debut at the Met Gala – she's become a cultural force in her own right.

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The bond between Emhoff and Harris runs deep. Affectionately calling Harris "Momala" – a playful fusion of "Mom" and Harris's first name – Emhoff embraces her as a third parent alongside her biological mother, Kristin.

Their relationship began over a seaside dinner in 2013 when Harris started dating Douglas. Harris's emotional connection is evident in her birthday message to Ella: "My heart is complete and my life is full when you're in it."

Happy birthday to our daughter, Ella. My heart is whole and my life is full with you in it.

Love, Momala pic.twitter.com/LeooS8BBaF

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 29, 2019

 In fashion circles, Emhoff has established herself as a Gen Z trendsetter known for her distinctive hipster aesthetic. Her political stances appear to mirror the current wave of pro-Palestinian campus activism sweeping across American universities, reflecting the fashion industry's tendency to align with trending social movements.

Her social media activism sparked controversy last November when she shared a fundraising link for Gaza children on Instagram, notably omitting any reference to the Hamas attack of October 7. The campaign, run by the Ohio-based Palestine Children's Relief Fund, generated nearly $8 million, but critics condemned Emhoff's silence regarding Israeli children killed by Hamas on October 7.

Further controversy emerged in March 2024 when Emhoff posted a link supporting UNRWA donations following revelations about UNRWA employees' involvement in the October 7 attack. The link disappeared from her Instagram page within hours.

Despite her father's strong Jewish identity, Emhoff wasn't raised in the Jewish faith and doesn't identify with it. Yet, in an interesting intersection of cultures, she chose a Modern Orthodox Jewish designer for her inauguration outfit, pairing an Italian Miu Miu tartan coat with a burgundy dress from Jewish fashion label Batsheva.

Her inauguration ensemble became an instant social media sensation, with The New York Times declaring her a fashion influencer. This recognition led to a contract with IMG Models, one of the industry's most prestigious agencies.

Her credentials match her status – Emhoff graduated from the elite Parsons School of Design, concentrating in fine arts with an emphasis on fashion and textiles. Her post-graduation knitwear line, inspired by her passion for knitting, features prominently on her social media.

In the fashion world, Emhoff forms one half of an industry power couple with GQ menswear writer Sam Hine. The pair frequently commands attention at runway shows and red carpet events.

While Emhoff may not be a household name in Israel, her influence as a cultural figure shouldn't be underestimated. Her significant sway over Generation Z, combined with the possibility of Harris winning the presidency, positions her as a potentially influential voice who could rally pro-Palestinian voters to support her stepmother.

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Former US president and Republican candidate and Donald Trump spoke with Fox News this morning (Wednesday) following his first presidential debate against Kamala Harris, and reacted to Taylor Swift's endorsement of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Trump reacts to Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris: "Well, I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better ... I was not a Taylor Swift fan ... she'll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace." pic.twitter.com/J9Nk56nhEB

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 11, 2024

"I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better," Trump began, referring to Brittany Mahomes, the wife of football star Patrick Mahomes, who plays alongside Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift's partner, on the same football team.

"I was not a Taylor Swift fan. It was only a matter of time; she'll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace."

As mentioned, Swift officially confirmed her support for Harris for U.S. president within half an hour after the debate, in a post she uploaded to her Instagram account.

In a post to her 283 million followers late Tuesday, Swift wrote, "As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can." She continued, "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election."

Swift praised Harris's leadership qualities, stating, "I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."

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Israeli singer Netta Barzilai released her debut Hebrew album "It's All on Me" today, featuring the title track accompanied by a particularly interesting and fashionable music video. In the new clip, Netta dons a stunning red dress custom-made for her by fashion designer Elizabeth Brown, owner of the MonaLizabeth brand.

נטע ברזילי pic.twitter.com/nQ39TbtcZX

— DebbieGirl (@Debbie_Girll) June 23, 2024

 The dress, created especially for Barzilai in collaboration with stylist Itay Bezaleli, is prominently featured in the music video for "It's All on Me" and graces the album cover. Made from luxurious red silk taffeta fabric, the impressive gown boasts a shimmering and regal appearance. It incorporates delicate lace crafted by hand with meticulous attention to detail, adding a romantic and artistic touch to every aspect of the design.

The inspiration for the dress draws from Spanish style, as the music video itself showcases additional Spanish elements such as tomatoes, a fan, Latin dance, and more. Shot in a market setting, the video aims to capture the essence of traditional Spanish atmosphere and culture.

בום: נטע ברזילי מפתיעה עם אלבום בכורה שכולו בעברית - "הכל עליי"

באלבום 9 שירים, 8 מהם חדשים לגמרי, כשנטע משתפת פה פעולה בין השאר עם עברי לידר, שרק, כפיר צפריר, רועי מכלוף ועוד.

כאן אפשר להאזין לאלבום המלא >>> https://t.co/ej0Cp3SPPb pic.twitter.com/3ZaaeItgDj

— הקופסה (@Hakufsah) June 23, 2024

Designer Elizabeth Brown shared her experience working on the project, saying, "Collaborating with Itay Bezaleli and Netta was a creative, exciting, and challenging journey. We created this look in just a day and a half, from the fitting to the final result in the video, under significant time pressure. We had previously worked together designing looks for performances and creating an earlier music video, and this shared experience was crucial to the success of the current project."

Barzilai's new album marks a significant milestone in her career as she ventures into the Hebrew music scene following her rise to international fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 with her hit song "Toy."

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