over 40 Saudi designers to meet the international market at Milan

From Riyadh to Milan: over 40 Saudi designers to meet the international market at Milan Fashion Week

WHITE Milano, the leading womenswear tradeshow and one of the most anticipated events of Milan Fashion Week, will host more than 43 designers from the increasingly popular Saudi 100 Brands
program in this year’s edition.
Set in the heart of Milan’s Tortona Fashion district from 22-25 September, international buyers will scout the exclusive Saudi showcase for the second consecutive year, with the event serving as a unique touchpoint between promising Saudi designers and infuential fashion buyers and industry
decision-makers.

The event, born out of a collaboration between WHITE Milano and the Saudi Arabian Fashion Commission, will have a dedicated display area for ready-to-wear and couture fashion as well as jewelry, fragrance, and accessory labels from Saudi’s local talent pipeline.
Much-loved and well-established Saudi brands are taking part in this year’s Saudi 100 Brands showcase:
Nouf Alsudairi
RBA NY
Mazroud
Uscita
Sarah Intabi
Nh_designer
Vaya Fashion
Ashwaq AlMarshad
Renove fashion by
Najlaalmansour
Agmarat
AlMaha Designs
Dananeer
Dar bella fashion house
Ivori fashion
Mona AlShebil
The Dropped Collection
The Naqadis
The untitled project
Rosa Canina
Yataghan Jewelry
Jayla
Sajas

Ashwaq AlMarshad, the frst Saudi designer to be exhibited in Harvey Nichols Riyadh’s haute couture department, is setting her sights on making an impact in Milan to further expand the brand’s customer base.
In the accessories category, Saja’s “Al-Sefah” SS24 bag collection captures the tradition of palm leaf weaving, inspired by artisans from Al-Ahsa, one of Saudi’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites and home to the world’s largest palm oasis.
Meanwhile, Saudi’s frst gender-fuid fashion brand, USCITA, is embarking on a journey to the birthplace of its name, which means “exit” in Italian.
They are joined by an exciting lineup of up-and-coming Saudi designers:

RMRM
Rebirth
MD 29
La Precieuse
SIGN
Derza
NAN
Norms
Reema Bawardy
35 Design
JF
Noura Alghilaisi
Reham Nassier
Khharaz by Shamma
Samar Nasraldin
Ain
AD by Areej
Haifa AlHumaid
Lu Vixen
RM Jewelry
Yasmeen Marzouq Jewelry

Tala Abu Khaled’s Rebirth is a unisex, ready-to-wear brand with a mission to produce 100% of its garments in Saudi Arabia by 2025.

Its Spring/Summer collection will celebrate the versatility, craftsmanship, and creative possibilities of
natural fbers.
Jewelry brand, RM Jewelry, by Reem AlMashoug will exhibit exquisite pieces crafted from the fnest materials, including gold, diamonds, and gemstones, while Saudi luxury sleepwear
brand, La Précieuse, has married comfort with style in a collection of playful kimono robes.
Burak Cakmak, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission, said:
“WHITE Milano is one of the most important events on the
fashion calendar for emerging brands looking to make it big.” “With growing consumer and investor interest in Saudi fashion globally, our designers are excited to connect with buyers to see where the most exciting new opportunities to pursue are.”

The long-running biannual WHITE Milano exhibition will span several locations, with the Saudi 100 Brands showcase housed in Padiglione Visconti, a new 1,000 square-metre multi-purpose space, that is part of the Laboratori of renowned Teatro alla Scala.
Launched in 2002, WHITE Milano showcases around 1,000 collections, welcoming over 20,000 visitors from all over the world for each edition.