DUBAI: Riyadh Fashion Week’s 2025 edition will, for the first time, open its calendar to international brands.
Returning for its third edition from Oct. 16-21, the six-day showcase will feature more than 25 runway shows, 10 designer presentations, a curated showroom and citywide activations.
The list of designers is yet to be revealed.
Organized by the Saudi Fashion Commission, one of 11 cultural sector commissions under Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, the event will also spotlight homegrown designers.
The program will feature couture, eveningwear, womenswear, menswear and streetwear.
“Riyadh Fashion Week has become a gateway for those looking to understand and participate in the future of Saudi Arabia’s fashion industry,” said Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, in a released statement.
“By welcoming the world to Riyadh, we create a unique platform where international leaders can build meaningful connections with local buyers, media, and consumers.”
“At the same time, the event shines a global spotlight on Saudi talent, whose creativity spans from heritage rooted craftsmanship to contemporary design, reinforcing the Kingdom’s growing influence on the international fashion landscape,” he added.
