In the hot and heavy heat of Tel Aviv, fashion is often sacrificed in favor of practicality, i.e., wearing as little clothing as human decency allows. However, style need not be utterly ignored during the summer months — after all, there are always accessorize.
Shlomit Ofir, Israeli jewelry designer extraordinaire, is here to save the season with her latest collection dubbed ‘Palm Springs’. Inspired by the desert resort town, and a solid nod to the climate, botany and desert color palette (as well as a certain little music festival that takes place in the vicinity called Coachella), “The collection is colorful, summer, light and happy,” says Ofir, and we wholeheartedly agree.
© Yanai Yechiel
In addition to statement rings, chunky bracelets and dramatic earrings, ‘Palm Springs’ boasts a truly fabulous selection of necklaces — from elegant geometric designs on thin gold chains, to statement pieces adorned with spiked beads. The pieces are characteristically clean, with precise details, delicate features and pastel tones. They are perfect for slinging on as you walk out the door, to add a touch of easy flair to any outfit.
Our pick has to be the gold cactus design which comes as a necklace, bracelet and earrings — ideal for showing off that hard-earned tan. As always, Shlomit Ofir’s latest collection does not disappoint.
35 Shienkin St, Tel Aviv; 21 Shabazi St, Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv; 175 Dizengoff St, Tel Aviv; Rehovot Mall: 2 Bilu St
(077-4006725/shlomitofir.co.il)
(077-4006725/shlomitofir.co.il)