Alembika
Alembika is a female owned women's fashion brand founded in Israel in 2005 by designer Hagar Alembik and anthropologist Judith Fadlon. It makes tops, dresses, trousers and knitwear for women over 40 in missy and plus sizes.
| Founded | 2005 (Israel) |
|---|---|
| Founders | Hagar Alembik, Judith Fadlon |
| Customer | Women over 40 |
| Sizes | Missy and plus |
| Website | alembika.com |
What is Alembika?
Alembika is a women's fashion company with teams in Israel and New York. The Israeli team was founded in 2005 by fashion designer Hagar Alembik and anthropologist Judith Fadlon. The New York team traces back to 1992, when it was founded by mother and daughter Yael Edelist and Roni Rabl.
Products and positioning
Alembika targets women over 40 with novelty designs and offers both missy and plus sizes. The range includes:
- Tops, dresses, trousers and skirts
- Jackets and sweaters
- Denim
- Accessories
Its Essentials line is built on fabrics such as slinky matte jersey, soft jersey knit, heavyweight jersey, cupro rib knit and the brand's own Tekbika techno fabric.
Distribution
Alembika sells online through its US website, through a showroom, pop up events and trunk shows, via independent boutiques listed in its store locator, and wholesale through Faire.
Why it matters
Alembika serves a customer group often overlooked by trend led fashion, building a loyal niche with easy jersey silhouettes and inclusive sizing.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alembika from?
Alembika was founded in Israel in 2005 and also has a team in New York.
Who founded Alembika?
The Israeli team was founded by designer Hagar Alembik and anthropologist Judith Fadlon.