October 23, 2023
Saudi Arabia - Al Sharqiya, October 23: For the first time, the city of Riyadh hosts a special fashion week that puts it on the global fashion map. About 30 Saudi-origin brands participate in this event, contributing to enhancing the development of the Saudi fashion sector at the local and global levels.
This week's activities, which extend from October 20 to 23, began with an opening dinner that brought together about 250 influential figures in the world of fashion. It includes an exhibition of products designed by local brands and 16 live fashion shows.
This event is being organized by the Saudi Fashion Authority, which revealed that the fashion industry in the Kingdom enjoys the highest growth rates among the most prosperous markets, citing a report entitled “The State of Fashion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2023.”
The first show at Riyadh Fashion Week was signed by designer Muhammad Ashi and titled “8 PM: An Evening in Riyadh.” It was inspired by the magical desert nights decorated with sand dunes, the glow of the moon, and the brilliance of the stars. Ashi had previously presented his shows in Paris, and he is the first Saudi designer to participate in the activities of the Haute Couture Week in Paris, and he was also officially accepted into the French Haute Couture Federation.
Among the striking presentations presented this week, we mention the presentation of designer Adnan Akbar, whose designs were inspired by the nature of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its terrain. This is the first time he has displayed his largest designs inside the Kingdom after he had presented them outside the Kingdom in recent years.
Designer Tima Abed presented a group of looks that were accompanied by innovative accessories and luxurious embroidery that covered outfits that were executed in classic colors such as black, gold, and red. As for designer Youssef Akbar, he made sure that his designs were accompanied by long gloves, thick colored socks, and black sunglasses.
Atelier Hekayat used ruffles to decorate its outfits, which were also covered with pearls and polka dots, while the Pavone brand, by its designer Shouq Al Mubarak, presented luxurious looks that were distinguished by their modern character and included cocktail dresses, evening wear, and wedding dresses.
The colors of her collection varied between white, black, and light pink, which added a romantic touch to the looks. In her presentation, designer Hala Al-Gharabawi relied on designs that were distinguished by their large sizes and luxurious materials that are appropriate for the most prestigious occasions.