Creativity and Global Fashion Power
Riyadh Fashion Week (RFW) closed its third edition, marking a defining moment for Saudi Arabia’s fashion industry. Over six days, Riyadh became a global fashion capital, presenting more than 45 designers — including over 30 Saudi talents — across runway shows and collection presentations hosted in iconic venues: Palm Grove, Bedrock, Mandarin Oriental Riyadh, JAX District, KAFD, The Globe, and Al Mamlaka.
Vivienne Westwood opened the week with its first-ever Middle East show at Palm Grove in collaboration with Art of Heritage, celebrating craftsmanship and sustainability. At Mandarin Oriental, Saudi brands including Nabila Nazer, Dananeer, Manel, and Fatima Alabdulqader, Derza, Aleena, Arwa Albanawi debuted their new collections through refined presentations, while Sulitude, SADF, Realslef, and Noble & Fresh followed with modern ready-to-wear showcases.
Riyadh Fashion Week
JAX District hosted a dynamic lineup of runway shows from Mihyar, Hindamme, RBA, Hajruss, Mirai, and 1886, highlighting Saudi innovation. For the first time, retail-born fashion houses Femi9, Leem, and Mihyar joined the RFW runway, underscoring the maturity of Saudi brands stepping confidently onto the global stage.
At KAFD, Stella McCartney presented her first-ever Middle East runway show — a collaboration that spotlighted her signature commitment to sustainability in creative harmony with Riyadh’s forward-looking vision. The evening concluded with a celebration at Attache in DQ Valley, uniting fashion, music, and culture. Meanwhile, The Globe served as the official showroom connecting buyers and international press to Saudi designers.
RFW welcomed a distinguished guest list of regional and international figures including Georgina Rodriguez, Leonie Hanne, Win Metawin, Tara Emad, Nour Ghandour, Nadine Njeim, Gstaad Guy, Jessica Kahawaty, Alanoud Badr, Faye, Rahaf Alharbi, and Yara Alnamlah, underscoring Riyadh’s growing cultural influence.
Burak Çakmak, CEO of the Fashion Commission, said: “Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 reflects the strength and ambition of the Saudi fashion industry. We are not simply participating in the global fashion conversation—we are helping shape it.” RFW was supported by official partners Saudia and Westfield Riyadh | Cenomi; strategic partners Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) and Genesis Motor; and supporting partners Eyewa, Rotana Signs, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh, L’Oréal Paris, L’Oréal Professionnel, and Al Khozama Investment Company.
These collaborations reflect the growing intersection between fashion, culture, and commerce—and Riyadh Fashion Week’s expanding role as a global platform for creativity and innovation.
The 2025 edition celebrated identity, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design, reinforcing Riyadh Fashion Week’s role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s creative economy and marking its place on the world fashion map.
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