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Witnessing the inaugural Riyadh Fashion Week the past four days has been nothing short of electric. From the modelling showstopper, Halima Aden, gliding through the runway in Honayda’s sky blue masterpiece, to Yousef Akbar’s sunglass-accessorised couture ensembles on day two, the Kingdom’s fashion scene has us infatuated from its onset, with day four closing-out the event warped in momentum.
An evening for the men, the final day of RFW showcased some of the capital city’s breakout brands. From dark muted contemporary pieces to unapologetically vibrant streetwear, the designers of day four showed breadth and vision in their collections.
Join GRAZIA as we close out the triumph of Riyadh Fashion Week, with a look at the eye-catching looks of the evening.
1886
A brand that continues to elevate in every aspect. Post securing international funding, 1886 debuted their latest collection. A rugged take on elevated streetwear, the university roommates turned cofounders Fahad Al-Jomiah and Khalid Al-Jammaz have introduced yet another layer to their vision. Taking inspiration from Saudi’s expansive construction scene, their pieces were decorated with rusted marks and scuffs, featuring toolboxes and ropes as accessories. With pieces like cameo material cargoes and speckled oversized tees, they fuse luxury with a sense of lived-in jagged masculinity.
LOMAR
With none other than His Excellency Hamed Fayez sitting front row, Lomar debuted a visionary collection on the iconic stage. Centring his cultural heritage in every look, he wowed the audience with his interpretations of traditional dress on elevated wear. Through pairing a Thobe with a crisp white sweater and some high energy sneakers. Or a revised multicoloured Ghutra hanging down a grey Thobe with white lining details. Christophe Beaufays, head designer and former assistant of Jean Paul Gaultier, continues to reevaluate how KSA traditional wear can interact with modern day pieces.
MAZROOD
From dimensional trench coats to denim-on-denim looks, MAZROOD‘s latest collection exuded a monochromatic elevation. With boxy cuts and striking details, the brand encapsulated the entire audience.
NOBLE AND FRESH
Titled “Reborn”, the last independent show of the night delivered a youthful urban street style, engulfed in a sense of luxury. With oversized low waisted dark-wash denim, a pop of cobalt blue and reflective sleek leather sprinkled throughout the collection. An essence of elevation lingers on every ensemble. As Naif Al Haif’s NOBLE AND FRESH creativity continues its exploration of different elements within menswear.
HAJRUSS
Playing with texture, Harjuss delivers menswear that’s daring yet understated. With loose and wide cuts, each piece has a boldness of its own.
NOT BORING
True to its name, every piece showcased by NOT BORING exuded creative action. Featuring geometric wavy cuts and a mix of materials, this brand holds its own the Riyadh Fashion scene.
NOURA SULAIMAN
Personifying sleek with every drop, Noura Sulaiman adds an edge to formal menswear. A subdued plaid lives on a cropped bomber in this brand’s latest collection.
JUBB
Where menswear meets western flair. JUBB reimagines resort wear for men with a unique wild west touch.
USCITA
Reimagining men’s attire by adding a layer of unconventional details to modern pieces, is USCITA. Traditional dress pants chopped into shorts with bulky black boots, for instance.
MD29
The last designer of occasion, MD29, merges industrial details with contemporary fashion. Barefoot models took the stage, wearing cargo pants and white button ups, enhanced with raw details.
