It's no secret that veganism is as trendy in Tel Aviv as electric bikes, personal trainers, and Telegrass. In the White City, whether a meat eater, pescatarian, vegetarian or full on vegan, we tend to associate veganism with healthy plant-based eating, veggie burgers, and brunch at Anastasia. However, what many tourists and locals alike fail to realize is that there is much more to veganism than food.
© Ran Yehezkel
Vegan fashion has exploded onto the scene, emulating the furs, feathers, and leathers that are used and abused in the fashion world in an animal-friendly manner. The new exhibit at the Holon Farm Gallery ("Hachava"), for instance, draws its inspiration from feathers without using a single quill.
© Ran Yehezkel
The exhibition, Like A Feather, showcases designers from various fields such as fashion, textile, jewelry, and others using non-animal materials. Each designer will present one fashion item created especially for the exhibition, with an emphasis on vegan interpretations of animal appearance, allowing the vegan-conscious creators of Israel the opportunity to fly the coop in favor of feather-less creativity.
The exhibition opens on December 20 with the last candle lighting of Hanukkah (at 20:00) and lasts until February 28. "Hachava" (The Farm) Gallery, 1 Hanechoshet St, Holon. Admission is free.