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Draft:Galit Levi

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Galit Levi
Galit Levi at a lecture in 2016
Born (1971-12-26) December 26, 1971 (age 54)
Tel Aviv, Israel
EducationShenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art (Fashion and Art)
OccupationsFashion designer, entrepreneur, and artist
Years active1994–present
Children1
Websitewww.galit-levi.com

Galit Levi (Hebrew: גלית לוי; born 26 December 1971) is an Israeli fashion designer. She founded Galit Levi House of Design in Tel Aviv in 1994, focusing on bridal and evening gowns.[1]

Levi received wider public attention in 1998 when Israeli singer Dana International wore one of her gowns during the winning performance of "Diva" at the Eurovision Song Contest.[2]

Early life and education

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Levi was born Galit Greenstein in Tel Aviv, Israel.[3] [4] She grew up in the Tzahala neighborhood of north Tel Aviv.[5]

Levi studied fashion design at the Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art in Ramat Gan.[6] As a student she participated in the Young Designer Competition in Paris.[7]

Career

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Levi established the Galit Levi House of Design in 1994. The studio initially focused on bridal gowns and later expanded into evening wear and fashion accessories.[8] She later moved the studio to a larger location on Dizengoff Street in 1995.[9]

In the 1990s, Levi incorporated corset structures into bridal and evening wear designs.[10][11] A 2012Ynet feature described corsetry as a recurring element in Levi's bridal gowns.[12]

In 1998, she received wider public attention in connection with the Eurovision Song Contest. Israeli singer Dana International wore one of Levi's gowns during the performance of "Diva", which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998. [13][14]

In 1999, Miss Israel Rana Raslan wore a "Star of David" corset attributed to Levi when representing Israel at Miss Universe 1999. The design drew commentary in both Israeli and Arab media.[15][16][17]

In 2000, Levi designed the evening gown worn by Miss Israel Jenny Chervony at the Miss World competition. Israeli press reported that the gown received the event's "Most Beautiful Evening Gown" award.[18]

In 2001, Levi designed a gown for Miss Israel Ilanit Levy to wear at the Miss Universe 2001 pageant. The gown incorporated a bulletproof flak jacket.[19][20][21]

In 2002, Levi created a dress with a map of Israel on the front and the Israeli flag on the back, which Haaretz later noted as part of her pageant work.[22]

In 2008, Levi presented a collection at Rome's AltaRoma Haute Couture Fashion Week.[23][24]

In 2009, she participated in Tashkent Fashion Week in Uzbekistan.[25][26][27]

In 2010, Levi took part in the "Fashion for Peace" program in Sorrento, Italy, in a joint show with Palestinian designer Jamal Taslaq. For the event she presented a gown referred to as the "Two Flags Dress," combining Israeli and Palestinian flags.[28][29]

In 2013, actress Brooke Shields was photographed wearing a Galit Levi gown for a project by photographer Howard Schatz.[30][31]

That same year, model Or Daniel entered the Israeli edition of Big Brother wearing a dress by Levi.[32]

In 2014, Levi created a bridal dress constructed from recycled paper for a themed show produced with the Niyar Hadera paper company.[33]

Also in 2014, to mark the 90th birthday of Israeli President Shimon Peres, Levi presented a gown decorated with portraits of Israel's presidents. The design was donated to the Peres Center for Peace after Peres's death in 2016.[34][35]

In 2019, Levi's designed gowns for a Women's Gala organized by the nonprofit Batsheva at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.[36]

In September 2023, Levi presented a collection at New York Fashion Week in collaboration with Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri. The project included gowns printed with imagery from Ozeri's paintings and was shown as part of the Art Hearts Fashion program.[37][38]

In March 2024, following the events of October 7 in Israel, Jewish influencer Lizzy Savetsky wore a Star of David corset originally designed by Levi in 1999 for Miss Israel Rana Raslan.[39][40]

In early 2024, Levi designed two bridal gowns for actress and producer Gabby Kono-Abdy for the independent film Wish You Were Here, directed by Julia Stiles.[41][42]

In September 2024, Levi presented work during New York Fashion Week in collaboration with a Panama-based hat company.[43][44]

Personal life

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Levi is divorced and has one daughter.[45]

Recognition

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Israeli press has reported that gowns designed by Levi received evening-gown awards at international pageants.[46]

Israeli press reported that Levi was named "Designer of the Year" by Maariv in 1999. Yedioth Ahronoth also reported fashion-design recognition for Levi between 2006 and 2009.[47]

References

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  1. ↑ "Profile: Galit Levi". Yedioth Ahronoth. 1999.
  2. ↑ "Dana International chooses Israeli designer". Los Angeles Times. 1998.
  3. ↑ "Profile of designer Galit Levi". Yedioth Ahronoth (in Hebrew). 1999.
  4. ↑ "Interview with Galit Levi". Globes (in Hebrew). 2007.
  5. ↑ "Galit Levi: Early career beginnings". La'Isha (in Hebrew). 1995.
  6. ↑ "Shenkar graduate profile: Galit Levi". Haaretz (in Hebrew). 1990s.
  7. ↑ "Israeli designer competes in Paris". Maariv (in Hebrew). 1990s.
  8. ↑ Lobell, Kylie Ora (23 May 2024). "Galit Levi on Her Decades-Long Career in Fashion and Pro-Israel Designs". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  9. ↑ "Profile of Israeli fashion designer Galit Levi". Globes (in Hebrew). 1995.
  10. ↑ חיות, אילנית (5 December 2007). "גלית לוי מתרחבת: נכנסת לאופנת הקזו'אל". Globes (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  11. ↑ "Five Israeli Bridal Designers To Look Out For". Love Inc. Mag. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  12. ↑ "גלית לוי עושה קאמבק למחוך". Ynet (in Hebrew). 27 June 2012. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  13. ↑ בר-און, ערן (24 November 2009). "יופי של דיווה". Ynet (in Hebrew).
  14. ↑ גינאי, יואב (22 April 2019). "1998: דיווה היא היסטריה". Israel Hayom (in Hebrew).
  15. ↑ Algemeiner, The. "I'm a Fashion Designer, and I Wear My Israeli Pride". Algemeiner.com. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  16. ↑ "A Star Is Worn". Haaretz. 4 December 2002. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  17. ↑ Lobell, Kylie Ora (2024-03-19). "Jewish Influencer Lizzy Savetsky Wears Iconic Star of David Outfit". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  18. ↑ "Jenny Chervony wins "Most Beautiful Evening Gown" at Miss World". Yedioth Ahronoth (in Hebrew). 2000. p. Back cover.
  19. ↑ "Miss Israel to Model Bulletproof Dress". ABC News. 18 April 2001. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  20. ↑ "It's fashionable — and bulletproof!". Entertainment Weekly. 22 May 2001. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  21. ↑ "Beautiful and bulletproof". JCK. 18 April 2001. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  22. ↑ "תוכנית חלוקה חדשה, במוזיאון הקרוב לביתכם - אמנות". Haaretz. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  23. ↑ "Da domenica a Roma è di scena l'alta moda". Fashion Magazine Italia (in Italian). 2008. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  24. ↑ "IMORE - A Roma è di scena l'alta moda". IMORE (in Italian). 2008. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  25. ↑ "Sting awards grants to 5 young Uzbek talents". UzDaily. 2009. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  26. ↑ Hyde, Marina (22 February 2010). "Sting in the pay of tyrannical Uzbekistan regime". The Guardian. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  27. ↑ "גלית לוי משחקת אותה בשבוע האופנה באיטליה". Mako (in Hebrew). 24 October 2008. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  28. ↑ "Ritornano le Giornate Gastronomiche Sorrentine fra tradizione e innovazione". CasertaNews (in Italian). 6 December 2009. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  29. ↑ "Israele e Palestina unite dall'alta moda per le Giornate Gastronomiche Sorrentine". CasertaNews (in Italian). 25 November 2009. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  30. ↑ "Howard Schatz, Pietà d'apres Michelangelo (Brooke Shields)". GALLERY M. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  31. ↑ "Howard Schatz — Pietà d'apres Michelangelo, Brooke Shields (2011)". Artsy. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  32. ↑ "האח הגדול: הדיירת אור דניאל בכניסה בשמלת עכבישה של גלית לוי". Fashion Forward (Mako) (in Hebrew). 2013. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  33. ↑ "לבשו נייר". Barosh (פורטל היופי הישראלי) (in Hebrew). 14 September 2014. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  34. ↑ Round, Simon (2014). "Shimon Peres in fancy dress". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  35. ↑ "רוסלנה רודינה במחווה לנשיא פרס ולמדינה". Mako (in Hebrew). 17 April 2013. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  36. ↑ "Women's Gala 2019 – Batsheva". Batsheva. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  37. ↑ Salmorin, Jennielyn (16 September 2024). "Art Hearts Fashion Hosts Celebs & Top Designers at NYFW 2024". Mr Warburton Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  38. ↑ McQueen, Barion (16 September 2024). "Art Hearts Fashion NYFW 2024: A Global Celebration of Diversity in Design". Davinci Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  39. ↑ Lobell, Kylie Ora (19 March 2024). "Jewish Influencer Lizzy Savetsky Wears Iconic Star of David Outfit". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  40. ↑ Horn, Gordana (21 March 2024). "Modern-day 'Queen Esther' Lizzy Savetsky gets real about her Israel activism". Times of Israel. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  41. ↑ Prosser, David (30 August 2024). "Meet Little Fishy Films, the Indie Film Maker With Big Ambitions". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  42. ↑ Grobar, Matt (23 February 2024). "Julia Stiles Wraps On Directorial Debut 'Wish You Were Here'; Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, Jennifer Grey, Kelsey Grammer & More Star". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  43. ↑ Salmorin, Jennielyn (16 September 2024). "Art Hearts Fashion Hosts Celebs & Top Designers at NYFW 2024". Mr Warburton Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  44. ↑ McQueen, Barion (16 September 2024). "Art Hearts Fashion NYFW 2024: A Global Celebration of Diversity in Design". Davinci Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  45. ↑ ""כלת השמחה: ראיון עם גלית לוי"". Makor Rishon (in Hebrew). 29 March 2012. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  46. ↑ "Most Beautiful Evening Gown Award at Miss World". Yedioth Ahronoth (in Hebrew). 2000. p. Back cover.
  47. ↑ "Fashion Designer Recognition Awards". Yedioth Ahronoth (in Hebrew). 2006–2009.
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