Fashion Commission Hosts Virtual Session on Promoting Saudi Talent on Global Stage
The session covered several key topics, including the experiences of Saudi designers at international forums, the challenges they encountered and how they successfully leveraged local identity within the global fashion industry.
It is part of the commission's efforts to build bridges between local talent and international opportunities and deepen Saudi designers' understanding of global market demands, ultimately helping to showcase Saudi creativity on prominent fashion platforms worldwide.
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