JULY, 2026
COVER STORY
GALIA LAHAV THE ART OF CRAFTING DREAMS INTO COUTURE
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o wear a Galia Lahav gown is to inhabit a dream made real. Each Couture and Gala piece bears the mark of a designer who sees beyond fabric and technique, crafting garments that celebrate femininity, elegance, and emotion in equal measure. For Galia Lahav, design is FGGRN[ RGTUQPCN t C TGƃ GEVKQP QH JGT LQWTPG[ inspirations, and unending desire to create beauty that leaves a lasting impression. In every stitch and silhouette, a story waits to be told. WiB – Looking back at your childhood, were Ì iÀi i>À Þ i ÌÃ Ü i VÀi>Ì Û ÌÞ w ÀÃÌ revealed itself to you? Galia Lahav – I grew up in a home where creativity was not a luxury; it was part of survival. My mother used to sew, and I would sit beside her, watching, learning, helping. It YCU PQV LWUV CDQWV OCMKPI ENQVJGU KV YCU CDQWV ETGCVKPI UQOGVJKPI DGCWVKHWN GXGP KP FKHƂ EWNV circumstances. That’s where it started for me. Not as a dream, but as something very real, very instinctive. 7 q Þ Õ Ài i LiÀ Ì i w ÀÃÌ Ì i v>LÀ V] color or design captured your imagination? Galia Lahav – Yes, very clearly. I remember being fascinated by craftsmanship, embroidery, textures and details. The idea that something made by hand could transform into something emotional stayed with me. Even later, while studying art and visiting museums, I was always drawn to beauty, to detail, to the way something visual can move you deeply. WiB – Did anyone in your early life encourage your creative spirit? Galia Lahav – My mother was my greatest inspiration. She taught me everything I know about sewing and design. But beyond that, my family gave me something more important: a mindset. -XO\
She isn’t searching for who she is; she already knows. What she desires is presence. The collection highlights that presence, depicting a woman at her prime, where beauty, GHVLUH FRQÀGHQFH DQG SRZHU converge in a single moment.
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I grew up believing that anything is possible. That no matter where you come from, you can build something bigger. That stayed with me my entire life. 7 q 7 i Þ Õ ÀiyiVÌ Þ ÕÀ ÕÀ iÞ] Ü >Ì experiences have shaped your vision the most? Galia Lahav – Resilience. My childhood, my family’s story, and the challenges we faced shaped how I see the world. Later, building my business while raising three children, working day and night, also shaped me. Everything I design today comes from that place. Strength, determination, and a deep belief in following your own path. WiB – Were there moments that tested your belief in yourself? Galia Lahav – Many times. Especially in the beginning, when people didn’t understand what I was doing. My designs were different, more daring, more expressive. But I never listened to what was expected of me. I listened to my inner voice. And eventually, the world followed. WiB – In what ways do your life experiences yÕi Vi Ì i } Ü Ã Þ Õ `ià } Ì `>Þ¶ Galia Lahav – Completely. I design for women who are strong, expressive, and not afraid to be seen. Everything I went through taught me that clothing is more than fashion; it’s a way to express who you are, [QWT UVTGPIVJ [QWT EQPƂFGPEG
The Galia Lahav House of Couture Spring/ Summer 2027 Couture Collection, Dream State, designed by Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever, captures the shift from fantasy to authority, showcasing a bride who no longer dreams of her identity but fully embraces it. Dream State SUHVHQWV D QHZ W\SH RI FRXWXUH EULGH FRQÀGHQW self-aware, and emotionally steady
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WiB – How has the woman you are today shaped the designer you have become? Galia Lahav – Today, I am very clear about who I am. I trust my instincts completely. I don’t design to please others; I design from a place of conviction. That EQPƂFGPEG ECOG YKVJ VKOG YKVJ GZRGTKGPEG CPF YKVJ everything I lived through. WiB – What personal values guide you when you create a collection? Galia Lahav – Passion is everything to me. If I believe in something, I go all the way. I never give up, and I always stay true to myself. That is something I learned very early on. -XO\
WiB – What advice would you give the young girl who wÀÃÌ `Ài> i` v VÀi>Ì } Li>ÕÌÞ¶ Galia Lahav – Don’t give up on yourself. Even when KVoU FKHƂEWNV GXGP YJGP PQ QPG WPFGTUVCPFU [QW [GV keep going. Because if you truly believe in something, nothing can stand in your way. WiB – If your current collection were a piece of music, what would it sound like? Galia Lahav – Something emotional, but powerful. A piece that starts softly but builds into something strong and unforgettable, like a woman discovering her own strength.
Galia Lahav House of Couture’s Spring/Summer 2027 GALA Collection, titled A Midsummer Night’s Dream, captures a realm between reality and fantasy. Created by Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever, the collection takes inspiration from Shakespeare’s legendary story, interpreted through a contemporary, feminine perspective. Instead of a literal take, it suggests an ambiance—where femininity feels innate, untamed, and subtly powerful. It presents a vision of the modern enchantress: a bride ZKR VHDPOHVVO\ WUDQVLWLRQV IURP VRIWQHVV WR VHGXFWLRQ LQQRFHQFH WR FRQÀGHQFH 6KH isn’t dressing to change herself; she already embodies the dream. -XO\
7 q 7 i Þ Õ >Ì > w à i` } Ü ] ` Þ Õ imagine the women who will wear it? Galia Lahav – Always. For me, it’s about the connection. Meeting women, understanding them, being inspired by them, that is where everything begins. Each gown is created for a real woman, with her own story. WiB – If a single detail from your gowns could symbolize your creative spirit, what would it be? Galia Lahav – The craftsmanship. The embroidery, the handwork, the details, all the things that take time, patience, and dedication. Because for me, nothing is rushed. Every piece is created with intention. WiB – If you could live inside one of your gowns for a day, what would it feel like? Galia Lahav – Like stepping into a dream, but a strong one. Not fragile. Not delicate in a weak way. A dream VJCV JCU RTGUGPEG EQPƂFGPEG CPF RQYGT WiB – When inspiration strikes, does it come like a whisper or a spark? Galia Lahav – Both. Sometimes it’s something I see while traveling, sometimes it’s a feeling, and sometimes it’s a fabric. But very often, it comes from the women themselves, from their energy, their stories, and their dreams. That is my biggest inspiration.
For more than forty years, Galia Lahav has set new standards in luxury bridal and fashion by focusing on artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship. The brand’s core principle is that each garment should evoke emotion and ERRVW FRQÀGHQFH PDNLQJ LW IDPRXV for its superb construction, distinctive silhouettes, and meticulous attention to detail. Each Galia Lahav piece embodies the idea that luxury should be a deeply personal experience—emotionally impactful, beautifully crafted and truly unforgettable.
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