Riyadh Fashion Week 2025: Saudi Arabia's Growing Fashion Hub
The third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week is scheduled from October 16-21, 2025, featuring over thirty runway shows and collection presentations across couture and ready-to-wear categories. Organized by the Saudi Fashion Commission, this six-day event brings together local and international designers at prestigious venues including the JAX cultural centre and Mandarin Oriental hotel. The fashion week aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a leading fashion and cultural destination in the Middle East, with partnerships including Cenomi Centers and Saudia Airlines.
The Saudi Fashion Commission has announced the third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week, scheduled to run from October 16 to 21, 2025. This major fashion event will bring together local and international designers in the "city of oases" to showcase their latest collections. Following the commission's successful efforts in sending several local labels to international fashion capitals like Paris and London earlier this year, Riyadh Fashion Week represents a strategic move to consolidate the country's growing fashion industry within its own borders.
Event Overview and Schedule
The six-day fashion extravaganza will feature more than thirty fashion shows and presentations spanning both couture and ready-to-wear categories. The event encompasses both womenswear and menswear, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of Saudi Arabia's fashion ambitions. The carefully curated schedule allows for multiple presentations each day, providing ample opportunity for designers to showcase their creative visions to fashion enthusiasts, buyers, and media representatives.
Designer Lineup and Categories
The couture segment will highlight esteemed Saudi brands including Tima Abid and Atelier Hekayat, showcasing the craftsmanship and luxury that define high fashion. Streetwear enthusiasts can look forward to presentations from 1886, known for its eclectic, US-inspired wardrobe collections. Sustainability takes center stage with Abadia's elegant womenswear offerings, while contemporary design will be represented by Hindamme's distinctive elongated silhouettes.
Venue Selection and Strategic Partnerships
Riyadh Fashion Week will utilize several prestigious locations throughout the city, including the JAX cultural centre, the luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel, and the rooftop of the Al-Mamlaka restaurant. These carefully selected venues reflect the event's commitment to blending fashion with cultural experiences. The event is organized in partnership with Cenomi Centers, Saudi Arabia's largest shopping center operator with 21 malls across ten cities. Saudia Airlines also joins as a partner for this year's edition, further strengthening the event's reach and accessibility.
Saudi Arabia's Fashion Ambitions
Through Riyadh Fashion Week, Saudi Arabia aims to assert its status as a leading hub for fashion and culture in the Middle East and beyond. The event represents a significant milestone in the country's broader cultural transformation under Vision 2030. By creating a platform that attracts both local talent and international attention, the Saudi Fashion Commission is building the foundations for a sustainable fashion ecosystem that can compete on the global stage while celebrating regional identity and craftsmanship.
