What We Are Buying Today: WE CRE8

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Updated 12 June 2022
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What We Are Buying Today: WE CRE8

  • WE CRE8 is a department store for local designers

Concept stores have become a common sight during the Jeddah and Riyadh seasons, with several malls also hosting them to support local businesses.

The WE CRE8 concept store, which was founded in 2019, has attracted a lot of attention for its presence in the seasons and its commitment to advancing Saudi fashion.

“WE CRE8 is a department store for local designers. It is a place to share passions for talent, art, and fashion, and what makes WE CRE8 different is that we believe in empowering local designers,” Nofa Alhazzani, WE CRE8 marketing and social media senior specialist, told Arab News.

“The sole purpose of WE CRE8 is to help local brands grow their businesses by providing them with stores in premium locations, a world-class sales team, an online platform to reach the world, marketing and photography services, a customer service team, logistics management solutions, and most importantly, the love and care for their brands.”

WE CRE8 offers a space for any local business, whether they are in jewelry, fashion, perfumes, accessories, and plenty of other products. Its purpose is to take local Saudi style to new levels.

The store participated and opened its doors to visitors in Riyadh Season 2021 and Jeddah Season 2022, and will be present in future editions of the festivals.

What makes WE CRE8 unique is the interior design of the space that displays products in a fashionable way and puts a spotlight on the pieces.

“The visitors were impressed by the level of work we provide for local designers, we believe in what those designers have to offer, and we want to show this to the world,” Alhazzani added.

WE CRE8 plans to open more than 10 stores around the Kingdom.

“We currently have five stores, four in Riyadh and one in Jeddah, with an expansion plan of 10 stores by the end of 2023 to cover all Saudi Arabia, with more stores planned in Riyadh, Alkhobar, AlUla, NEOM and more.”

You can find WE CRE8 in Boulevard Riyadh City, U Walk, Al-Nakheel Mall, Park Avenue in Riyadh and Jeddah’s Art Promenade.


Gigi Hadid opens Ralph Lauren show in New York

Updated 11 February 2026
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Gigi Hadid opens Ralph Lauren show in New York

DUBAI/ NEW YORK: Gigi Hadid hit the runway at Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2026 show in New York on Tuesday, showing off multiple looks inspired by the English countryside.

Set amid the beaux arts architecture of the Clock Tower building in Manhattan, Lauren delivered a stylish take on softness and strength, pairing luxurious earth-toned rich fabrics with metallic detailing for his latest collection.

Hadid opened the show in a wool corseted top and maxi skirt accentuated with a silver waist chain. (Getty Images)

Lauren’s ethereal models with their hair flowing behind them strutted on opulent rugs as celebrity guests including actor Anne Hathaway, singer Lana Del Rey and actor Lili Reinhart looked on from antique style chairs; a romantic painted landscape canvas filled the walls surrounding them.

In his show notes, Lauren described his muse as a woman whose style is not defined by time.

“I love the adventure of fashion,” Ralph Lauren wrote, adding his fall collection “is inspired by that kind of renegade spirit and the confidence of the woman who will wear it in her own personal way — to tell her own story.”

Hadid opened the show in a wool corseted top and maxi skirt accentuated with a silver waist chain and she went on to model two other looks, including a metallic evening dress.  Other models walked the runway with silver belt chains and metallic brooches that stood in an edgy contrast to Lauren’s romantic Victorian tops and tailored jackets. Lauren pinned metallic glimmering brooches to lush wool cloaks that were elegantly draped over models’ shoulders.

Even with his contemporary additions, Lauren’s collection still included his signature touches from his riding boots, exquisite tailoring and elegant high neck blouses. (Getty Images)

In a modern twist on Joan of Arc, Lauren designed a chain mail top that delicately peeked out from underneath one model’s tweed jacket. Lauren complemented the look with a printed scarf and leather pants.

Even with his contemporary additions, Lauren’s collection still included his signature touches from his riding boots, exquisite tailoring and elegant high neck blouses.

Lauren’s brand is an American staple that continues to prevail in an ever-changing industry. As part of his enduring legacy, Lauren was once again tapped to design the uniforms for Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan, marking his sixth time designing for the games.