Ahead of Saudi Fashion Week, here are 5 Saudi designers who are making a splash in the local and international fashion scene. Stay tuned to our platform to learn more about Saudi Fashion Week as it happens!
Nora Al Shaikh—Nora creates luxury ready-to-wear clothes fusing Saudi heritage with global fashion. She says “My Saudi heritage is a constant source of inspiration for me”. Nora is a founding member of KSA’s first professional fashion society, created by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. You can follow her on Instagram @noraalshaikh_official.
Mohammed Bajabaa—Mohammed is the creator of Proud Angeles which has already been shown in Dubai Fashion Week. Proud Angeles is an L.A. born brand and community that seeks to recreate the good vibes, experiences and colorful culture of L.A. in the Middle East.
Shahd Al Shehail—Shahd who hails from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahsa region hopes to make a difference with an ethical luxury called Abadia. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Project JUST, a social enterprise that leverages technology to create transparency and accountability in fashion supply chains. Follow her on Instagram @shahdalshehail.
Arwa Al Banawi—is a proudly Arab designer who has been listed in the Forbes 40 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands 2021. Based in Dubai, Arwa creates contemporary streetwear for the “suitable woman”, her brand slogan. Follow her on Instagram @arwaalbanawi.
Mohammed Khoja—Mohammed is the man behind the label Hindamme. “Hindamme” is an Arabic word that refers to “perfect form and harmony” and is meant to be for the youthful, playful and heritage-aware. Follow him on Instagram @moekhoja.
