The maiden venture of Red Sea Fashion Week is poised to make a splash from May 16 to 18, 2024, at the newly minted St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia. The event will span three days, kicking off with a grand opening show, followed by a series of runway presentations and interactive experiences showcasing high-end fashion, jewelry, Ready-to-Wear, and Resort Wear from an array of Saudi and international designers.
This event marks a vital stride in incorporating Saudi Arabia’s fashion sector into the international sphere. In line with Vision 2030’s aspirations to diversify the nation’s economy and enrich its cultural sectors, Red Sea Fashion Week is a strategic effort to boost the local fashion industry.
Local talents will be thrust into the limelight, enabling them to build bridges with global buyers and media, thereby cementing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to emerge as a nexus for luxury fashion and cultural exchange.
Burak Cakmak, the CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, shared his enthusiasm: With Red Sea Fashion Week, we aim to establish a unique and invigorating platform that not only showcases the immense creativity and expertise in Saudi Arabia but also positions our country as a formidable force in the global fashion arena.
He further emphasized the event’s synchronicity with the nation’s Vision 2030 objectives, highlighting its role in nurturing local talent for the global stage, enriching the cultural landscape, and expanding economic potential.
The inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week is a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s quest to redefine its fashion scene and honor its diverse cultural roots. By encouraging a vibrant fashion community with international allure, the Fashion Commission seeks to boost the creative economy and declare the Kingdom an esteemed fashion destination.