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Wallets are a Woman’s Best Friend

by Orna on October 4, 2009

In this days and age a wallet is no longer just a small case used to carry cash, credit cards and identification, it is an extension of one’s personality. It’s easy to forget (though sometimes hard not to!) how often we use our wallets and how representative they should be of their owners. Though the [...]

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Israel’s Design Hot Spots: Gan Hahashmal

by Coolil on March 17, 2009

Take a walk through Gan Hahashmal (pronounced Gan Hachashmal) in Tel Aviv today and you’ll find that the neighborhood is practically unrecognizable compared to just a few years ago. The pockets of criminals and seedy establishments that once inhabited this region have now been replaced with high-end designer shops and cafes. Gan Hahashmal, or “the [...]

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Israeli Design Rocks in NYC Fashion market

by Coolil on February 18, 2009

Tucked in a small gym behind a doorway of thick plastic curtains in the NoLita neighborhood of Manhattan is a space full of inspirational design and creativity. Every weekend, the gym in St. Patrick’s church becomes a market for young designers to peddle their crafts to fashionistas that are looking for designers accessories and jewelry.
This [...]

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Kisim Handbags, from Tel Aviv To Sex and the City

by Coolil on November 17, 2008

To own a Kisim bag is to own a unique statement in Israeli design.
Founded in 1999, Yael Rosen’s line of leather handbags and accessories are innovative and crafted with a contemporary, yet feminine edge–influenced by Rosen’s own personal style–which she refers to as a haphazard approach to a classic style.
Rosen finds it fascinating to create [...]

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Welcome To Coolil.com!

by Coolil on October 20, 2008

Much more than just an online shopping destination, Coolil.com has a dual purpose. Started by a young Israeli living in New York City, Coolil.com aims to keep expat Israelis in touch with the latest in design from their homeland and give exposure to the artistic endeavors of fashion-forward young Israeli designers.
And it’s no wonder why. [...]

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