Riyadh is preparing to host one of the year’s most anticipated style gatherings as Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 returns for its third edition between 16 and 21 October. This season brings a major change: for the first time, the runways are opening to international brands, signalling a fresh chapter for Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the fashion world.
Expanding beyond Saudi talent
Since its launch, Riyadh Fashion Week has been a platform for the Kingdom’s designers to showcase haute couture, ready-to-wear, menswear, and womenswear. Organised by the Saudi Fashion Commission, it has given a stage to both rising names and established houses, shaping the country’s creative identity.
This year marks a turning point. International labels will now join the line-up, presenting collections that promise to sit alongside Saudi creativity. The complete roster is still under wraps, but the decision is already drawing attention from regional and global fashion communities.
Global fashion spotlight on Riyadh
According to the Saudi Fashion Commission, the move aims to create stronger ties between the Kingdom’s designers and the global industry. The event will connect international fashion leaders with local buyers, media, and audiences, while strengthening Riyadh’s role in the global fashion calendar.
The presence of international brands alongside Saudi designers is expected to bring a unique blend of tradition and innovation. The city will become a meeting point for different design perspectives, reflecting the region’s growing status as a cultural and creative hub.
Six days of runways and creativity
Over six days, Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 will present a diverse calendar of runway shows and showcases. Each presentation is expected to highlight distinct artistic expression, whether through couture pieces, contemporary ready-to-wear, or design that reflects cultural heritage.
The event will also continue to spotlight Saudi craftsmanship. Designers from the Kingdom are set to display their signature styles alongside the new additions from international brands, creating an exchange of ideas that is both regional and global in scope.
A regional moment for fashion
The inclusion of global names reinforces the GCC’s rising influence in the international style arena. With Dubai long established as a fashion destination and host to its own celebrated events, Riyadh’s expansion complements the region’s growing ecosystem. Together, these platforms offer a united showcase for creativity, drawing the attention of buyers, media, and enthusiasts from across the world.
For UAE-based audiences, the development is particularly relevant. The presence of international brands in Riyadh opens up new opportunities for collaboration and engagement across the Gulf’s fashion capitals. It reflects a shared ambition to cement the region’s reputation as a leader in style, innovation, and cultural expression.
Access and exclusivity
As in previous editions, access to Riyadh Fashion Week is expected to remain invite-only, catering to industry insiders, media, and notable guests. However, fashion enthusiasts across the GCC, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will be able to tune in via the event’s official live stream, ensuring the spectacle extends beyond the front row.
Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 in brief
- Dates: 16–21 October 2025
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Highlight: International brands featured for the first time
- Access: Invite-only shows, with digital streaming available
Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark moment for the Kingdom and the wider region. By opening its doors to international brands, the event blends Saudi creativity with global innovation, ensuring its runways tell stories that resonate far beyond the Middle East.
For fashion audiences in Dubai, it is an occasion to watch closely, as the Gulf continues to rise in prominence on the global fashion map.
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