Alon Livne

Alon Livne
אלון ליבנה
Livne in 2017
Born1984 or 1985 (age 38–39)
Tel Aviv, Israel
NationalityIsraeli
EducationFashion Design at Shenkar College of Art and Design
OccupationFashion designer
Labels
  • Alon Livné
  • Alon Livné White
Websitealonlivne.com

Alon Livne (Hebrew: אלון ליבנה) is an Israeli fashion designer.

Early and personal life[edit]

Livne was born as an only child in Tel Aviv to Jewish parents with an Egyptian background, his mother being a hairdresser and his father a businessman.

In 2009, he married his lifelong partner, architect Gil Ayalon.[1] The couple live in Tel Aviv.

Career[edit]

Livne studied art and sculpting at various art oriented high-schools and went on to the world-renowned Shenkar College of Art and Design to study Fashion Design at the age of 17, having already mastered the art of sewing and patternmaking.[2]

Livne started his career at fashion houses Roberto Cavalli and Alexander McQueen, before participating in the Israeli TV show Project Runway Israel.

Livne later started his own self-titled ready-to-wear line, worn by celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell,[3] Kim Kardashian[4] and Paris Hilton.[5] In 2013, Livne showed his work at New York Fashion Week for the first time, and showcased his works there until 2016.[6]

In May 2013, Beyoncé commissioned Livne to design outfits for her The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.[7][8]

Livne's spring/summer 2017 collection was presented in Paris during the Paris Fashion Week,[9] marking the first time an Israeli brand was scheduled. It was mostly well received by the international press.[10][11]

In May 2022, Livne collaborated with Styletech, an Israeli startup that creates strikingly realistic virtual models using automated AI technology.[12]

Alon Livné White[edit]

Alon Livne's bridal line "Alon Livné White" is sold internationally.[13][14] A presentation of the collection is held bi-annually during Bridal Fashion Week in New York City.[15][16][17][18]

The "Aria" gown by Alon Livne White

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Designer To Watch: Is Alon Livné The Next Big Thing?". Daily Front Row. 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. ^ "About us - Alon Livné Official Website". 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  3. ^ Supermodels Love Livne Designs - Times of Israel
  4. ^ Kim Kardashian in Alon Livne - Perez Hilton
  5. ^ Celebrities Gush About Designer Alon Livne - Times of Israel
  6. ^ "Alon Livne's page on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Website". Archived from the original on 2016-08-10. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
  7. ^ Alon Livne on Beyonce's Tour - MTV
  8. ^ Beyonce Goes Sabra with a Freakum Dress - Times of Israel
  9. ^ Official Paris Fashion Week Schedule - Modemonline
  10. ^ Alon Livne SS17 - Modemonline
  11. ^ "Alon Livne SS17 - PEPLVM Magazine". Archived from the original on 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  12. ^ Shemer, Simona (2022-04-19). "Fashion Designer Alon Livne Taps Israeli Startup To Create Hyperrealistic Virtual Model". NoCamels. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  13. ^ "Alon Livne White" - The Knot
  14. ^ "Alon Livne White" 2016 Runway - Brides Magazine
  15. ^ Alon Livne's work - Brides Magazine
  16. ^ "Alon Livne White" - Vogue Paris
  17. ^ "Alon Livne White" - Cosmopolitan
  18. ^ "Alon Livne White" 2017 Collection - Brides Magazine