Set your calendars for the the first Fashion Week in Saudi. Held by the Saudi Fashion Commission, the inaugural event is slated to run between the 20th and the 23rd of next October.
The three day fashion sprint is the first of its kind for the Kingdom and will showcase collections created by a diverse cast of designers from the Fashion Commission’s Saudi 100 brands program in order to promote their innovative work on a global stage.
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The participating designers vary in age, educational backgrounds, and gender (85% being female designers). Their areas of expertise are just as varied, with a whooping ten design categories featured at the event in total, ranging from from ready-to-wear to footwear.
While participating in the first Fashion Week in Saudi, the Kingdom’s top creative talents will have the chance to connect with key players in the fashion industry, from financial investors to environmental specialists.
Opportunities for growth are endless for the designers at the event, and not just on a global scale. Per the “State of Fashion in the Kingdom 2023” report, Saudi Arabia’s fashion sector has some of the most competitive projected growth rates compared to others of its size and stature throughout the world.
News of this exciting event started circulating during Paris Fashion Week and was officially announced on June 26th, during the Commission’s Paris Roadshow. The prestigious event consisted of fashion shows, exhibits, and events for Saudi’s designers to debut their collections. If the Paris Roadshow is any indication of what’s to come in autumn, then we know we’re in for a treat.
