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CairoScene
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Saudi's Tima Abid Announced as Opening Show for Red Sea Fashion Week
The Saudi fashion label known for a unique blend of tradition and contemporary flair will begin the festivities for the event. May 15, 2024 The Saudi Fashion Commission has just announced that fashion designer Tima Abid will be the opening show for the first edition of Red Sea Fashion Week, which is set to take place from May 16th to May 18th. The event's location at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort on Ummahat Island perfectly encapsulates the ethos of the event with its balance of luxury, exclusivity and stunning natural views. Expect to see jewellery displays set against shining turquoise waters and couture gowns on rippling sand as more than 100 local and international designers feature collections riddled with high-fashion statement pieces and luxury resort wear. With a career spanning back to 2003, Abid's haute couture collections uniquely celebrate her Saudi Arabian heritage, blending contemporary design with cultural influences. Having debuted at Paris Haute Couture in 2020, Abid now returns to her roots, bringing her renowned craftsmanship and Arabian aesthetic to dazzle audiences at Red Sea Fashion Week 2024. The event will work towards spotlighting Saudi Arabia's fashion evolution which ties heritage with contemporary design. Coming after Riyadh Fashion Week, this show will provide another platform for Saudi craftsmanship and creativity to flourish amidst the boom of fashion design in the region.
FACT
21-02-2025
- Business
- FACT
The world's largest Balenciaga flagship store opens in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is upping the ante when it comes to establishing itself as a leader in luxury fashion. With Riyadh Fashion Week becoming a regular fixture, the Saudi capital is turning up the heat in the industry. And now the world's biggest Balenciaga flagship store has officially opened in Riyadh. Located in Solitaire Mall, the new Balenciaga store has found the perfect address. With its prime spot, the fashion house's expansion speaks volumes about the Kingdom's growing influence in the global fashion scene. Spanning 483 square meters, the Balenciaga store maintains its signature industrial edge. As soon as you step inside, you'll find yourself in a space with concrete walls, aluminium displays, and LED lighting. The colour palette dominated by grey adds to the theme as velvet curtains, leather seating, and metal tables add a contrast. The main floor features Balenciaga's exclusive VIC (Very Important Customer) room. This private area offers an intimate space for personal styling appointments and bespoke shopping experiences. The Balenciaga store houses a curated selection of ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, eyewear, jewellery, and even region-exclusive pieces, bringing the brand's history and classiness to the Kingdom. Expect to shop on limited-collection pieces and the Saudi-specific statement works. The luxury scene in Saudi Arabia is thriving, and with Riyadh quickly becoming a global fashion hotspot, the latest Balenciaga store opening makes a big statement. While this Balenciaga store is the biggest flagship in the world, it also marks the brand's third store in Saudi Arabia. Will other fashion houses follow suit? This has yet to be seen. But stay tuned at FACT for all the insights. GO: Visit for more information.
