UPCOMING

TRUNK SHOWS

Verdin

July 9th-18th

Fashion Designer, Gustavo Verdin was born in Guadalajara, Mexico where he grew up watching his mother design women’s sportswear, learning about fabrics and garment construction first hand. At a young age, Nunez moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in fashion. Soon, he arrived in New York City with $400 to his name and got a job as a pattern maker. Within a few years he rose to Head Pattern Maker, managing a large team.

As his career took off, he became an Atelier Manager and Production Director at leading couture houses including Marchesa, and Reem Acra, among others. Refining his craft in construction, draping and cutting, he is now known for his craftsmanship and elegant, timeless silhouettes. In 2017. Gustavo launched his own eveningwear collection VERDIN New York, in the heart of New York’s Garment District.

VERDIN is named after his mother Maria as she encouraged him to follow his creative passions since he was a child. His designs are influenced from his Mexican roots and infused with New York and Los Angeles vibes.

Mira Zwillinger

July 23rd-August 1st

Mira Zwillinger is a luxury brand led by mother-daughter fashion designers Mira and Lihi Zwillinger. As one of the leading couture houses in Tel Aviv, the brand focuses on the craft of creating made-to-measure gowns with a sophisticated point of view. The brand is driven by the passion to infuse contemporary silhouettes with ethereal detailing, handmade embroidery, beading, and extraordinary textures that are handcrafted from scratch.
Each gown in our collection tells a story of a timeless fairytale, leaving behind an aura of dazzle, sophistication, and sensuality. Mira Zwillinger bridal collections are available at high-end boutiques and department stores worldwide.

“We are excited to offer brides fresh, unique pieces and accessories for the special moments and events surrounding their wedding. Zwillinger’s is designed to effortlessly dress every bride from their rehearsal dinner to their bridal shower, and beyond”, said Mira and Lihi Zwillinger. Named Zwillinger’s, in recognition of the mother-daughter duo’s shared creative vision and collaboration to complement the full suite of bridal attire. The capsule line will have a limited run of each style and will drop new capsules periodically following the initial launch, catering to the need for each bride to feel unique in her own way. The line is crafted entirely in the Mira Zwillinger atelier in Tel Aviv.

Rami Al Ali

August 6th-15th

For Syrian-born designer Rami Al Ali, his love of refined aesthetics began at an early age. His curiosity for fine fabrics and design led him to study Visual Arts at the College of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria, where his true talent became apparent.

After astounding his professors with an unorthodox presentation of the core curriculum, Al Ali graduated in 1995 and quickly started his fashion career in Dubai and Beirut. It was in these two great cities that Al Ali worked with some of the region’s leading fashion houses. Established in Dubai in 2001, Rami Al Ali Couture entered the fashion arena with bold creations and uncompromising couture designs. After a number of inspiring fashion shows around the Gulf, Al Ali’s popularity spread and his designs began to occupy the pages of leading fashion publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Business of Fashion.

The excitement continued and garnered attention from global brands such as Swarovski, when Al Ali was selected to be part of Unbridaled, a book published by the Austrian crystal brand alongside revered couture veterans Giorgio Armani, Vivienne Westwood, and John Galliano, among others.

Later, the house collaborated with many notable creatives, including Spanish architect Carmelo Zappulla for Expo 2020 Dubai’s design and craft program, Lebanese jewelry designer Nadine Kanso, international high-street giant Charles & Keith, the private airline Royal Jet, and fine jewellery brands such as Bulgari, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Messika.