Photo Courtesy of Kobi Halperin
A quick glance catches a shimmer of beadwork and a whisper of tradition. Kobi Halperin brings his namesake brand to Paris Fashion Week with a debut presented through Moda Productions, marking a new chapter that aligns with his focus on craft and modern femininity.
Threaded Roots and Craft
Kobi Halperin grew up in Israel with Eastern European roots that inform a love of detail and a feeling of warm tradition. He studied at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, earning a BFA that grounded his practice in craftsmanship and workmanship. These early influences guided an aesthetic that celebrates handworked touches and clothing that feels personal and thoughtfully made.
His work reflects an affection for embroidered flourishes, refined finishes, and textures that invite a closer look. Each collection nods to heritage while speaking to modern taste, forming a clear through line from upbringing to studio practice. The result is clothing that carries memory in every seam while remaining fresh for daily wear.
Details Women Notice
The label centers on artisan elements such as beading, embroidery, and careful pleating paired with luxurious fabrics. Pieces offer comfort for everyday moments while keeping a polished presence that feels right for a meeting, a lunch, or an evening out. Many garments feature discreet surprises like a vivid lining or a quiet motif that reveals itself with movement.
This attention to detail aligns with a philosophy that aims to elevate the everyday through fabric choice and handworked embellishment. Women who celebrate getting dressed each day find consistency in construction, finish, and a sensibility that blends timeless shape with current accents. The clothes read as modern femininity expressed through touch and technique.
Photo Courtesy of Kobi Halperin
From Cutting Table to Boutique
After graduating from Shenkar, Halperin moved to New York and built leadership experience across major fashion houses. He served as executive creative director at Elie Tahari for thirteen years, then at Kenneth Cole Productions for three years. These chapters refined his eye for proportion, fit, and the practical demands of ready to wear.
In 2015 he founded his namesake label, presenting a European sensibility through crafted details and wearable silhouettes. Membership in the CFDA followed in 2016, reflecting recognition within the American market. The collections continue to balance timelessness and trend, favoring construction and handwork as the signature.
Paris Debut with Moda Productions
Halperin brings his namesake brand to Paris Fashion Week with a debut produced through Moda Productions. This showcase introduces the label to the Paris stage while honoring the same handcrafted detailing and warm tradition that define his work.
The presentation offers a focused view of modern femininity shaped by artisan techniques and luxurious fabrics. It extends the brand’s conversation from New York to Paris in a way that stays true to the woman who celebrates getting dressed every day.
Ungaro Chapter and Community
Halperin began designing for Ungaro in 2021 with a first Resort 21 22 collection. That work added a French dimension to his portfolio while remaining aligned with his love of detail and fabric. The collaboration sits alongside his ongoing namesake line, giving him a broader canvas for embroidery, embellishment, and tailored shape.
Mentoring remains a second calling rooted in the same care he brings to garments. He supports emerging talent at Shenkar and Savannah College of Art and Design, offering guidance shaped by studio and production experience. Time with students mirrors his own path, linking technique, curiosity, and steady practice.
Everyday Dressing With Character
The label speaks to women who celebrate getting dressed every day and look for pieces that blend ease with refinement. Luxurious fabrics and handworked elements bring a touch of ceremony to routine moments while staying practical for real schedules. The aim is to make clothing that feels special without asking for a special occasion.
Family ties keep the creative rhythm grounded. Halperin shares life with daughters Mika and Gali, whose presence underscores the personal dimension of his work. Each collection continues a conversation between heritage and modern life, using fabric, finish, and considered detail to bridge memory and the present.
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