Alon Livne () is an Israeli fashion designer.
Early and personal life Livne was born as an only child in Tel Aviv to Jewish parents, his mother being a hairdresser and his father a businessman.
Livne is gay. In 2009, he married his lifelong partner, architect Gil Ayalon. The couple live in Tel Aviv.
Career 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.
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,Supermodels Love Livne Designs - Times of Israel Kim KardashianKim Kardashian in Alon Livne - Perez Hilton and Paris Hilton.Celebrities Gush About Designer Alon Livne - Times of Israel In 2013, Livne showed his work at New York Fashion Week for the first time, and showcased his works there until 2016.
In May 2013, Beyoncé commissioned Livne to design outfits for her The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.Alon Livne on Beyonce's Tour - MTVBeyonce Goes Sabra with a Freakum Dress - Times of Israel
Livne's spring/summer 2017 collection was presented in Paris during the Paris Fashion Week,Official Paris Fashion Week Schedule - Modemonline marking the first time an Israeli brand was scheduled. It was mostly well received by the international press.Alon Livne SS17 - Modemonline
In May 2022, Livne collaborated with Styletech, an Israeli startup that creates strikingly realistic virtual models using automated AI technology.
Alon Livné White Alon Livne's bridal line "Alon Livné White" is sold internationally."Alon Livne White" - The Knot"Alon Livne White" 2016 Runway - Brides Magazine A presentation of the collection is held bi-annually during Bridal Fashion Week in New York City.Alon Livne's work - Brides Magazine"Alon Livne White" - Vogue Paris"Alon Livne White" - Cosmopolitan"Alon Livne White" 2017 Collection - Brides Magazine
See also Israeli fashion Project Runway Israel List of fashion designers
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