Tag Archives: Gottex

Lady of the Daisies

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Keren Ben-Horin

I have mentioned here and here that for quite some time I have been researching the history of the luxury beachwear brand Gottex, and specifically the work if its founder and designer of many years Lea Gottlieb. I am thrilled to share with … Continue reading →

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RIP Lea Gottlieb

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

I was so saddened by the news that fashion designer Lea Gottlieb passed away last Saturday afternoon, she was 94. She lived long and exciting life and inspired many with energy, love of life, and her relentless study of all things beautiful. … Continue reading →

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Fashion in Black & White- Part IV, Graphics

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

This is the last and final part of the special four-parts post Fashion in Black & White. In the past three weeks, I have attempted to show that the combination of black and white is a theme most, if not all, … Continue reading →

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Then&Now- special edition

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Keren Ben-Horin

Sonia Delaunay, swimsuits, 1928                                                    Lea Gottlieb for Gottex, inspired by Sonia Delaunay, 1998 I mentioned … Continue reading →

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From Rags to Riches- Israeli fashion rediscovered

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Keren Ben-Horin

As a teenager, and later as a fashion-design student, I always looked to European and American designers for inspiration and fashion direction. The fashion of my homeland, Israel, seemed poor and mundane, it didn’t seem to offer anything new and … Continue reading →

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