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![](images/whois.gif) | Miss Israel to wear bulletproof dress
to pageant
Miss Israel will wear a bulletproof gown to next month's Miss
Universe beauty pageant.
The top of the silk dress, embroidered with diamonds and
pearls, is covered by an army-issue flak jacket adorned with
diamonds for a so-called softer look.
The dress sends a message that everyday life should go on
despite renewed violence, its designer said.
"I want people in Israel to continue to go out," said Galit
Levi, a Tel Aviv fashion designer. "But be careful."
Levi also designed two prior Miss Universe dresses. In
1998, her design featured the faces of Yitzhak Rabin,
Yasser Arafat and Bill Clinton, leaders known for Middle
East peace efforts. In 1999, the first Arab Miss Israel, Rana
Raslan, wore a dress with a large red Star of David, an
Israeli symbol.
Ilanit Levy, an 18-year-old soldier from Haifa, will wear the
bulletproof dress in the Miss Universe competition May 11
in Puerto Rico.
Last updated: 21:21 Tuesday 17th April 2001
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