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Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Fashion Commission Closes 1st Phase of 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' Course in Riyadh
The Fashion Commission has closed the first phase of the 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' course, delivered in partnership with globally renowned fashion institution Istituto Marangoni and in collaboration with Elite Model Management. The course, which launched its first phase on May 18, is designed to equip aspiring models and fashion talent with both the theoretical foundation and practical tools required to succeed in the global fashion industry, SPA reported. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with immersive, hands-on experiences across key topics, including the history of fashion, fashion styling, body language, performance techniques, and live project development. The second phase of the course will begin June 15 and continue until June 26, and will be hosted at FCR in the JAX District. Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will receive an official certificate of achievement from Istituto Marangoni, recognizing their participation in a renowned educational experience. As part of the commission's broader mission to support the creative industries and expand regional opportunities in modeling, this course helps develop local talent, foster professionalism, and elevate Saudi Arabia's presence within the international fashion ecosystem.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The VERY humble life of the 'head of Fashion Week': After waltzing up runways and living large at The Langham, we reveal the photos diva stylist Jamie Azzopardi DOESN'T want you to see
'I'm Jamie. I'm the Head of Fashion Week.' With those eight words, celebrity stylist and self-described 'nomadic gypsy' Jamie Azzopardi burst onto the scene as one of the biggest personalities in Australian fashion.
Arab News
16-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Jeddah to host 3rd Saudi Fashion and Text Exhibition
JEDDAH: Pyramids Group held a press conference at the theater hall of the Jeddah Exhibition and Convention Center to unveil details of the third edition of the Saudi Fashion and Textile Exhibition, scheduled to take place from September 25 to 28. Attended by a select group of prominent figures, media leaders, fashion designers, influencers, and businessmen. This exhibition is expected to mark a turning point in the fashion industry in the Kingdom, solidifying its position as a global hub for creativity and fashion. The exhibition aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to promote the creative industries and attract global brands to the Saudi market Mohammed Al-Sherif, CEO of Pyramids Group for International Exhibitions and Conferences, confirmed the participation of over 550 exhibitors from 25 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, the USA, Japan, India, the UAE, and others. 'The Saudi Fashion and Textile Exhibition is the gateway to the future of fashion in the Middle East, where the world meets Saudi Arabia. We expect to attract over 18,000 specialized visitors, including wholesalers, fashion designers, retailers, and investors in the industry.' He added: 'The fashion and textile market in the Kingdom has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most dynamic and promising markets in the world, driven by Vision 2030, a young population, booming retail sector, and a strong push for creativity and sustainability.' Filiz Karakul, Managing Director of Pyramids Group, stated: 'Fashion is the interpretation of society through history, it is a cultural home. That's why we are here in Jeddah, launching the Saudi Fashion Exhibition for the first time. We are bringing together fashion experts from around the globe to create a global hub for textile innovation and style. It's more than an event; it's a new chapter for fashion in Saudi Arabia.' Riyad Bakili told Arab News: 'Saudi Arabia has started to attract designers and European brands from France, Italy, Switzerland, and others, reflecting a growing interest in fashion as part of the tourism experience. Tourism represents a major opportunity to support local fashion and open new horizons for passionate young Saudis. There's a new generation that has not yet participated in specialized exhibitions or summits, despite the presence of notable Saudi designers and factories. He added, 'This exhibition, offers an opportunity for those interested to explore new trends in design and discover the distinct styles and embellishments of each designer. Significant developments are underway in the tourism sector, and we hope everyone participates to benefit from shared knowledge and impactful results.' Mohammed Al-Safh, Director of the Jeddah Exhibition and Convention Center, said: 'This major event is a key platform for local and international companies in the field. It reflects Saudi Arabia's aspirations to achieve sustainable urban development aligned with the goals of its national vision.' During the press conference, a short promotional video was presented, highlighting the exhibition's milestones and previous editions, setting the stage for an exceptional edition that reflects the Kingdom's ambitions and the flourishing of its fashion industry. The exhibition will blend tradition with innovation, featuring the latest collections from both global and local designers in a showcase that combines elegance, modernity, and cultural diversity. It was also an exclusive fashion design competition which willbe held during the exhibition, offering local talents the chance to shine on the global stage by presenting their work to international buyers and media. The competition promises prestigious prizes, global recognition, and potential collaborations with leading fashion houses. Furthermore, the first International Fashion Conference in the Kingdom was revealed. It will take place during the exhibition and feature expert-led seminars, discussion panels, and advanced workshops on topics such as global fashion trends and market forecasts, sustainable fashion and textiles, AI and digital transformation in design, empowering fashion entrepreneurship as well as merging traditional and modern fashion in the Gulf.
The National
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Enduring Americana: Tommy Hilfiger on the secret to his company's 40 years as a leading lifestyle brand
Tommy Hilfiger has always been a master of a certain kind of American mythmaking. He was probably the first person to introduce the world to the aspirational Americana of glossy campuses, convertible Mustangs and endless East Coast summers. Since launching his eponymous brand in 1985, Hilfiger has turned varsity stripes, nautical preppy codes and a deft sense of the pop culture zeitgeist into a multi-billion-dollar lifestyle empire. Unlike many of his peers, he's never looked at fashion as a fortress of exclusivity – he has always made it feel like a block party. 'I think a laid-back element is what people want to show up in,' Hilfiger tells me during our chat in the newly refitted store at Mall of the Emirates. He's seated with the ease of someone who long ago stopped needing to prove himself. Even at 74, Hilfiger is still at it, as comfortable walking a store floor in Dubai as he is hosting front-row celebrities in New York. 'The reason I'm where I am today is because I surrounded myself with incredible people.' He says it like a mantra, going some way to explaining his longevity. Long before the term 'brand collaboration' had PR departments salivating, Hilfiger was making overtures to musicians. In the 1990s, when streetwear was still largely subcultural, he made the bold move of dressing hip-hop stars such as Snoop Dogg and Aaliyah in his oversized logos. It was a move that scandalised the country club set and electrified everyone else. The result? A brand that wasn't just seen, but worn, lived in, sung about. The clothes didn't just sell, they belonged to the culture. Hilfiger has built a career not only on good taste, but good timing. He knows when to amplify tradition and when to deconstruct it. 'I don't believe in fashion rules,' he says and perhaps that's the secret to staying relevant across decades – knowing which codes to keep, and which to tweak. 'There's a lot of exciting things going on in the culture,' Hilfiger says about what keeps him motivated. 'Fame, fashion, music, sport. There's never a dull moment. And that's all part of the DNA. And I'm still having fun.' He says the last bit with a knowing smile. He drops names like a man who's earned the right to: Zendaya, Lewis Hamilton, Shawn Mendes. But these aren't just a list of friends from dinner parties. These names that have recently collaborated with his brand are proof he still understands the zeitgeist 40 years on. 'There's always someone on the wishlist,' Hilfiger says of any potential future collaborations, 'but I can't reveal that". He's as much a tight-lipped business man as he is a creative. And there's no qualms about that. 'I started my business when I was still in school. I opened a shop for people who loved music and fashion,' he says of People's Place, the shop he opened in Elmira, a small town in New York State. With $150, he drove into New York City to buy 20 pairs of bell-bottom jeans to sell in the store. It was a place where he could sell 'the cool styles we couldn't find in our small town'. 'In those days, It was the late 60s. It was a time when rock was exploding. During the summer of Woodstock, the English groups were touring all over North America. People had never seen long hair and bell bottoms.' But that electric feeling wasn't enough. He didn't want to sell other people's clothes. He found a business partner and well, the rest is history. The word 'fame' comes up often in our conversation. Not as an aspiration, but as a kind of currency – something to be exchanged for relevance. He classifies it as a category that almost sits above music, cinema and sports. And when I ask what has changed most since he started, it is also linked to how that currency gets traded: 'Social media,' he says plainly. Does it influence his process? 'We're on our own journey,' he replies, like someone who's learnt that it is just one more thing to adapt to. 'I notice you're wearing olive green,' he says pointing to my workman's jacket. He tells me there's something in the collection I'd like. When we're done with the sit-down, he takes me around the store looking for the piece. He's moving through the racks like a salesman on the shop floor. Beyond the iconic collaborations and mega-deals, that's the true key to his longevity.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fact Check: Here's what we know about rumors Met Gala co-chair Anna Wintour banned Trump from attending 2025 event
Claim: Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour banned U.S. President Donald Trump from the 2025 Met Gala. Rating: Context: Anna Wintour, Vogue editor-in-chief and long-time co-chair of the Met Gala, in 2017 named Trump as a person she would "never invite back" to the prestigious event. It remains unclear whether Wintour's remarks amounted to a formal ban. Regardless, we found no evidence that Trump has attended a Met Gala since 2012. In May 2025, following that year's edition of the Met Gala, a charity fundraiser event the fashion magazine Vogue organizes for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, claims (archived) circulated that gala co-host and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour banned U.S. President Donald Trump from the event. In a TikTok video liked more than 200,000 times at the time of this writing, Dash Dobrofsky, host of the podcast "The Gen Z Perspective," said: Donald Trump was banned from the Met Gala, which he used to attend in the 90s and early 2000s but after he became president and showed how horrible he was, Anna Wintour, the editor in chief of Vogue, decided to ban Donald Trump permanently from the gala, which I think is hilarious and I love that she did that. The claim also appeared on X (archived), Facebook (archived), Threads (archived), Bluesky (archived) and Reddit (archived). Snopes readers messaged us to ask if it was true that Trump was banned from the Met Gala. While it remains unclear whether Vogue keeps an official list of people banned from the Met Gala — and, if so, whether Trump is on it — it is true that Trump hasn't attended the Met Gala since at least 2017. That year, Wintour appeared on James Corden's "Late Late Show" and named Trump as someone she would "never invite back" to the event. Trump has previously attended the Met Gala: the most recent photos of him on Getty Images, a reputable picture agency that covers the event, are from 2012. Given the above, we rate this claim mostly true. A spokesperson for Condé Nast, the media company that owns Vogue, said, "We never discuss guest list or speculation around it on record." We also reached out to the White House to ask if it could confirm the ban and whether Trump received an invitation to the 2025 Met Gala. Regardless of the existence of an actual ban, Trump was not in Wintour's good books in 2017. Wintour, who has been editor-in-chief of fashion magazine Vogue since 1988, is an unavoidable figure at the Met Gala, having chaired all but two events since 1995. According to Wintour biographer Amy Odell, Wintour writes the guest list for each year's event herself. In October 2017, Wintour appeared on Corden's show and Corden asked, "Who would you never invite back to the Met Gala?" Wintour responded, "Donald Trump." A look back at Vogue red-carpet compilations from 2017 to 2025 shows no sign of Trump at any Met Gala since Wintour's "Late Late Show" appearance. A search of the reputable picture agency Getty Images' database, which usually covers the event, showed that the most recent picture of Trump at a Met Gala was from 2012. Getty Images' oldest photo of Trump at a Met Gala was from 1985 and showed Trump accompanied by his first wife Ivana Trump. Current first lady Melania Trump started appearing in Met Gala photos alongside Trump in 2003, and did so consistently until 2012. "American Real Estate Magnate Donald Trump with His First Wife, Ivana..." Getty Images, 7 Aug. 2015, Anna Wintour | Biography, Medal of Freedom, Vogue, & Facts | Britannica. 6 May 2025, "Donald Trump and Melania Knauss Trump Attend the Costume Institute..." Getty Images, 13 Sept. 2022, "Donald Trump and Melania Trump Attend the "Schiaparelli And Prada:..." Getty Images, 8 May 2012, Lang, Cady. "How Do You Get Invited to the Met Gala?" TIME, 2 May 2024, Met Gala | History, Costume Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Themes, & Facts | Britannica. 7 May 2025, Ramzi, Lilah. "The Lives Of The Party: A Whirlwind History Of The Met Gala." British Vogue, 2 May 2024, The Late Late Show with James Corden. "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts w/ Anna Wintour." YouTube, 26 Oct. 2017, Vogue. "Met Gala 2017 Red Carpet Live: All the Celebrity Dresses and Fashion." Vogue, 1 May 2017, ---. "Met Gala 2018 Red Carpet: All the Celebrity Dresses and Fashion." Vogue, 7 May 2018, ---. "Met Gala 2019 Red Carpet: See All the Celebrity Dresses, Outfits, and Looks Here." Vogue, 6 May 2019, ---. "Met Gala 2021 Red Carpet: See All Celebrity Dresses, Outfits & Looks Here." Vogue, 13 Sept. 2021, ---. "Met Gala 2022 Red Carpet Fashion: See Every Outfit, Look And Dress." British Vogue, 2 May 2022, ---. "Met Gala 2023 Red Carpet: See Every Celebrity Look, Outfit And Dress." British Vogue, 1 May 2023, ---. "Met Gala 2024 Red Carpet: See Every Celebrity Look, Outfit And Dress." British Vogue, 6 May 2024, ---. "See Every Look from the Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet Last Night." Vogue, 5 May 2025,
