Life, often the mistress of inexplicable whimsy, rarely unfolds as one would expect, yet somehow, puzzling so, we actually end up exactly where we are meant to be. For Rafka Koblence, former Israeli National Wrestling Champion and Olympian in training, this could not be more true. Deciding not to join his team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and move to the USA instead, he soon learned of the devastating terrorist attack that murdered his former teammates and coach. Completely shocked and heartbroken he vowed to stay in America and forge a new path. Remembering his past love of the work…
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Galia Lahav pays homage to the Victorian Era in her new Spring 2018 Couture Wedding Dress collection dubbed, ‘Victorian Affinity’. In this collection she has designed high collars, leg of mutton detachable sheer sleeves, embellished corsets, ornate belts used to highlight the waist, and voluminous skirts that give the look of layers of petticoats. All of these details give a nod to the Victorian Era but with a modern delicate touch. During the Victorian Era, it was dominated by the use of corsets along with shifts, layers of petticoats, and other undergarments. All worn under respectable women’s clothing. One Parisian…