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Gan Hahashmal in Tel Aviv is one of Israel’s iconic centers for fashion and jewelry designers. Situated between Tel Aviv’s White City and the quirky Florentin neighborhood, Gan Hahashmal is located in a charming part of Tel Aviv. Gan Hahashmal, or the ‘The Electric Garden, was named in honor of being Israel’s first neighborhood with a power plant. Its eclectic architecture fell into decline in the 1970s, but like much of Tel Aviv, has been restored and gentrified into a popular area.
Gan Hahashmal was initially a pocket of architecturally unique houses and quaint narrow side streets. It has recently, like much of Tel Aviv, been restored. This is especially due to the arrival of young Israeli fashion designers seeking affordable rent for their studios and storefronts.
Gan Hahashmal Today
Today, this hip district features designer boutiques, fantastic cafés, and a lively organic hummus eatery. Like most young designers in Israel, the Gan Hahashmal pioneers are relatively new to the Israeli fashion scene. In their late 20s and early 30s, most have graduated from local fashion and art schools, and have decided to open their own studios. It’s an unusual move for a young designer, given the risks inherent in producing and selling one’s goods. However, Israeli entrepreneurs are bold, and this designer version of the Sabra dealmaker is content to stay home and create made-in-Israel clothing for the local market.
Although Gan Hahashmal has an authentic atmosphere, it is also farther from the city center and is often less busy. As a result, customers are either Israelis who live or work nearby, shoppers who come specifically to the neighborhood to see what’s available, or tourists visiting the area.
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