Saudi Arabia’s First Fashion Week Will Take Place This October

The Saudi Fashion Commission has just announced that the Kingdom’s inaugural fashion week will be taking place from October 20th to October 23rd this year in Riyadh.

Photo Credit: Yousef Akbar

Revealed as Paris’ haute couture shows were in full swing, Saudi Arabia, which is quickly becoming the region’s luxury fashion capital, will play host to a showcase of sartorial excellence from homegrown talents and designers this Autumn. The event will celebrate fashion across ten categories, ranging from ready-to-wear to footwear.

Along with the Fashion Week announcement came a full report on the state of fashion in the Kingdom. Conducted by the Commission, the report predicts a 48% rise in national fashion sales by 2025.

Burak Çakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, said: “Saudi fashion brands have already participated in Paris and Milan fashion weeks to showcase their talent on the global stage, impressing fashion professionals and enthusiasts around the world. For the first time ever, we now invite the fashion community to our home during this historic event. Saudi is on its way to becoming the next international fashion destination.”

Photo Credit: Yousef Akbar

Designers who participated in the Saudi 100 Brand Program are expected to exhibit at the event, including Yousef Akbar, Atelier Hekayet, and By Sadeem. This 2021 initiative by the Commission, sought to support the careers of burgeoning Saudi designers through vital industry networking as well as a series of events held during Paris Fashion Week.

Cover Photo: Yousef Akbar