Saudi star Model Roz attends fashion awards in Beverly Hills

-Saudi fashion star Model Roz attended The Daily Front Row's Seventh Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards. (Getty Images)
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Updated 25 April 2023
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Saudi star Model Roz attends fashion awards in Beverly Hills

DUBAI: Saudi social media influencer Model Roz attended The Daily Front Row's Seventh Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunday and opted for an all-white look for the occasion.

The Los Angeles-based model showed off a cut-out dress by celebrity-adored label Monot, which was founded by Beirut-born designer Eli Mizrahi.




Saudi fashion star Model Roz attended The Daily Front Row's Seventh Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards. (Getty Images)

The brand-of-the-moment has been flaunted by the likes of US model Hailey Bieber, French model Cindy Bruna, US socialites Paris Hilton and Kourtney Kardashian and Jordanian Romanian designer Amina Muaddi, among others.

The brand won the Emerging Brand of the Year prize at the awards ceremony that was hosted by former stylist and fashion industry heavyweight Law Roach.

Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow’s G. Label by Goop won Powerhouse Brand of the Year as Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte won Designers of the Year and British grooming guru Chris Appleton won the Hair Artist of the Year award.

For her part, Model Roz, who prefers to go by her social media name, paired her Monot dress with white Jimmy Choo heels and accessories by Raven Fine Jewelers in an outfit styled by Mikiel Benyamin.




US Lebanese designer Eli Mizrahi won the Emerging Brand of the Year prize at the awards ceremony. (Getty Images)

The Jubail-born Riyadh-raised model, who currently has 14.8 million followers on Instagram, made headlines around the world in 2019 when she modelled for a Victoria’s Secret’s Pink campaign, showing off the label’s sportswear in a sun-drenched video.

The model, with her signature platinum blonde locks, has also taken part in campaigns for US brand Guess and launched a makeup range with The Balm.

Roz moved to the US in 2013 to pursue a degree in interior design, but her hopes of becoming a model pushed her to give it a shot.

“Ever since I was young, becoming a model was always a dream of mine. It was a bit difficult for me as a Saudi woman… but to me nothing is impossible” Roz previously told Arab News.

Challenging stereotypes proved to be one of the major hurdles Roz had to face, but “with my persistence, I was able to prove to brands that I am not just famous… I am also influential to many people,” Roz said.

The model’s Instagram feed is littered with photographs of her various advertising campaigns, as well as visits to many a product launch party — from NYX Cosmetics events to TikTok gatherings, if there is anything pop culture-related going on in Los Angeles, chances are you will spot Roz in the well-heeled crowd.


Michelin Guide announces 3 new awards at restaurant celebration in Riyadh

Updated 05 February 2026
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Michelin Guide announces 3 new awards at restaurant celebration in Riyadh

RIYADH: The Michelin Guide hosted its inaugural celebration in Riyadh on Wednesday, where they announced three new special awards, delivered in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission.

The Michelin Service Award, in partnership with RAK Porcelain, went to Jeddah’s Yaza, helmed by chef and owner Hakim Bagabas, for what was described as an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Il Baretto’s manager Santiago Latorre was given the Exceptional Mocktail Award, as the Michelin Guide inspectors said the cocktail list offers a thoughtful mix of elevated classics and original signature mocktails.

The Young Chef Award went to Elia Kaady, at Maiz in Riyadh, who is considered one of the region’s rising talents.

The event honored the 11 restaurants that were awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction for delivering exceptional cuisine at great value.

The winners were Samia’s Dish and The Lucky Llama in Jeddah, Joontos and Tofareya in AlUla, Em Sharif Cafe, Fi Glbak, KAYZO, Mirzam, Najd Village, Sasani, and Tameesa in Riyadh.

Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, told Arab News: “​​When we look at what Saudi chefs are offering, they are also inspired by all the food cultures, but they are still really faithful to their roots, to their heritage, to their product.

“They are also really willing to tell quite an authentic and unique story. And for us, at the Michelin Guide, it definitely has a value.”

In addition to the Bib Gourmand category, 40 restaurants recognized in the Selected category were awarded plaques following the final wave of announcements on Dec. 15, bringing the total Saudi Michelin Guide restaurants to 51.

The restaurant celebration was followed by a reception where a culinary showcase brought together six guest chefs.

Three international restaurants showcased their gastronomic creations, including Le Gabriel - La Reserve Paris, which has three Michelin stars, Muse by Tom Aikens and Nusara, which both have a star.

Bib Gourmand title holders The Lucky Llama, KAYZO, and Fi Glbak also brought their unique flavors to the table.

“It’s a unique and authentic food culture (in Saudi Arabia) that deserves to be put on the spotlight, as well as the destination should be on the world culinary map. So, that is definitely what we are willing to achieve with the Michelin Guide,” Poullennec said.