Cactus District
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Calling all the Riyadh-based fashion girlies, there’s an exciting pop-up making a return to the Saudi capital.

Enter Cactus District, a unique concept for the Kingdom’s biggest city aiming to foster a creative community that interacts with and supports regional talent.

Founded by Saudi entrepreneur, Zainab AlEbrahim, the platform provides high-end local brands a platform on which to showcase their creations to a wider audience. Cactus District focuses on art in all its manifestations, including jewellery, beauty, fashion and more

From June 1 to June 3, 2-24, at the Versailles Gallery in Mansard, you are able to experience up to 35 brands, both regional and international. Cactus District has curated a gorgeous selection of brands and designers that you will not want to miss.

GRAZIA brings you a sneak peek at some of the regional labels set to make a statement at the three-day pop-up.

Sanne

Lama Alakeel In Sanne
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Lena the founder, takes the historically complex made-to-order method she learned on Savile Row and turns it into a modern, smooth, and most importantly, stylish, experience with Sanne.

Nisa

Nisa Official
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Founded by Nisa Tiwana, she creates the perfect oversized blazer that you need ASAP. If you’re looking for the perfect suit set, this brand is the way to go.

1309 Studios

1309 Studios
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Ready-to-wear brand 1309 was founded in Qatar and features designs that honour and are inspired by women. Ghada Al Subaey, the brand’s founder and creative director, defined the “modern bohemian” aesthetic on which the brand is based.

Apoa

Apoa Official
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APOA (A Piece of Art) was established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2023. Through couture accessories, each collection contributes to defining the love language of the founders, Noura, Sara, and Mashael.

Stone Fine Jewellery

Stone Fine Jewelry
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Ghadeer Taher and Joumana Jallad co-founded Stone Fine Jewelry together after discovering their shared passion in jewellery. Their goal, motivated by a shared admiration for elegance and style, was to establish a modern jewellery brand that embodied an ethos of straightforward luxury.

By Sara Omaira

Sara Omaira
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This Abu Dhabi-based brand creates stunning abayas that will instantly make you best dressed. A great brand for elevated abayas for any night out.