Last June, Oud Fashion Talks held its first series of panel discussions with industry experts across the world, who came together in Kuwait to discuss the future of the fashion scene in the country and the region. Being the first of its kind, last year’s event saw immense success with key industry leaders such as Imran Amed, Founder of Business of Fashion and Louise Nicole, Journalist and Presenter, leading the panels and conversations. Last year’s topics centred around sustainability, bridging the gap between the east and west, and the future of creativity, luxury and investments within the Middle East.
Oud Fashion Talks has recently announced that they will be returning for a second edition this year, with familiar faces rejoining the panels. The panelists include a few more regional names this year, who are paving the way for the creative industry to grow in the region. The panelists include: Imran Amed, Louise Nicole, Mohamed A. Al Marzook, Avijit Yadav, Mohammad Jaffar, Rachad Tabiaat, Moon Baz, Duha AlRamadan, Maxim Sapzhnikov, Khairunisa Suhail and Shahad AlSabeeh.
The event will take place on May 10th, 11th, and 12th in Kuwait and will run different programs including a gala, discussion forums and a workshop by Moon Baz, Creator Partnerships Lead for Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Meta. Founder of Oud Fashion Talks, Zainab AlAbdulrazzad expressed “Kuwait has always been a hub for art and creativity, particularly in the fashion sector. With the evolution and openness in the region, it’s high time for new initiatives to emerge. This motivation drives us to keep up with the industry’s changing landscape.”
This year’s event is set to be as successful as last year’s edition, with fruitful conversations and insightful points of views from the best the industry has to offer.
