Elements of Style

Forget fall fashion. We try to stay ahead of the curve here at 614, so we’re devoting an entire issue to Jewish style. It’s a blend of really old (why women wore snakeskin in Genesis) and brand new (how one jewelry designer is giving kippot a fashion makeover). We’ll go from East Coast (where "Project Frumway" challenges young Jewish designers) to West Coast (where Israeli siblings are creating new trends in Los Angeles). In the meantime, when it comes to styling yourself this summer, we love this wisdom from Jewish fashion designer Anne Klein: "Clothes aren’t going to change the world. The women who wear them will."

Michelle Cove, Editor,
mcove@brandeis.edu

In This Issue

• Israeli Passion for Fashion

  Why two Jewish siblings ignored their parents’ advice to find practical jobs and instead became fashion designers

• Snakeskin and Veils: Garments in Genesis

  An exploration of how the women of Genesis altered their style to gain power and protect themselves

• Orthodox Women Under Cover

  Chanel Dubofsky finds out what it’s like to buy, wear, and maintain hair coverings.

• Project Frumway

  A fashion-design contest and runway show where modesty reigns supreme

• Meet the Tallis Lady

  How Lisa Prawer is combining her creative vision with unusual charms and beads to change the look of Jewish garments.

• Resources - Vol 6, Issue 4

  Below is a sampling of resources that provide more information on Jewish fashion.