Finalists

Kobi Levi’s work combines art, design, and fashion, to all of which he feels equally connected, forming together his exceptional and unique view of footwear design. The shoes he creates are surprising and unforgettable, skirting the line between the wearable and the purely conceptual object, which has earned them widespread appreciation and a rightful place in public and private collections. His designs are filled with humor and with references to pop-art and commercial icons, undermining preconceptions and the archetypal shapes of traditional shoes. The shoes are completely wearable, and their function remains an integral part of their design.

Manufactured by hand and in limited editions, Levi’s footwear has been worn by many celebrities in Israel and abroad, including Lady Gaga, Netta Barzilai, Fergie, Whoopi Goldberg and others.

Levi was nominated for the 2022 Edmond de Rothschild Design Award for Senior Fashion, Textile, and Jewelry Designers.