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.


Coach taps Elyanna for Spring 2026 campaign

Updated 18 February 2026
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Coach taps Elyanna for Spring 2026 campaign

  • Chilean Palestinian singer also fronted firm last year
  • Star has made a donation to World Food Programme

DUBAI: Chilean Palestinian singer Elyanna is fronting yet another campaign for Coach, this time an “Express Your Many Sides” Spring 2026 initiative unfolding exclusively in the Middle East.

Across the campaign images, the focus is placed on the US fashion house’s leather bags, shown in a range of shapes and sizes.

Elyanna is pictured carrying the Tabby 26, distinguished by its structured flap silhouette and signature metal “C” hardware, presented in a warm maple tone.

Across the campaign images, the focus is placed on the US fashion house’s leather bags, shown in a range of shapes and sizes. (Instagram)

Other styles include a compact shoulder bag with a curved profile and a larger, softer leather bag designed to sit under the arm. The bags appear in smooth and lightly grained leather finishes, styled in both light and darker colorways.

In the images, Elyanna’s wardrobe is kept understated to complement the accessories. She wears lightweight layers, including fitted long-sleeve tops paired with sleeveless vests and fluid trousers in neutral shades.

She also appears in a sheer, pale green dress layered over a long-sleeve base, patterned with small heart motifs.

In the images, Elyanna’s wardrobe is kept understated to complement the accessories. (Instagram)

Last year, Elyanna was the face of Coach’s Ramadan 2025 campaign. She was seen against a desert-inspired backdrop, styled in pieces that blended contemporary fashion with cultural influences.

The music sensation also carried Coach’s signature handbags, each featuring the gold chain accents.

Elyanna said in a statement: “Working with Coach again felt natural because it’s a brand I love and connect with in terms of lifestyle and expression.

“We’re aligned in our values, and it was great to be a part of it again for another year because it continues to reflect that alignment. I was also able to donate to the World Food Programme through our partnership once more, which means so much to me.”

Elyanna has been normalizing Arabic lyrics in the Western world throughout her career, taking inspiration from artists including Lana Del Ray and Beyonce, as well as Middle Eastern legend Fayrouz.

The Los Angeles-based singer’s music is a mix of Arabic and Western beats, which she attributes to her multicultural upbringing.

Her debut album “Woledto,” released in 2024, featured nine songs: “Woledto,” “Ganeni,” “Calling U,” “Al Sham,” “Mama Eh,” “Kon Nafsak,” “Lel Ya Lel,” “Yabn El Eh” and “Sad in Pali.”