Everything You Need To Know About Riyadh Fashion Week SS26

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As the global fashion month comes to its final stages, all eyes are on Riyadh. Opening today until October 21, the Saudi capital hosts for the third time its annual Riyadh Fashion Week (RFW), a five-day celebration of creativity, culture and forward-thinking design.

The week, featuring more than 30 runway shows and presentations, showcases home-grown talents and international designers, putting the Kingdom on the map as a rising hub on the global fashion map.

This year’s season had already made headlines, with Vivienne Westwood opening RFW, making her Middle East debut, while Stella McCartney will bring the week to an end, bringing her version of sustainable luxury to the desert. Both designers carry an important message that innovation, ethics, and creativity can coexist within the Fashion industry.

Local talent is very much in the spotlight. Designers such as Mohammed Ashi, Tarek Sinno and Madiyah Al Sharqi showcase their collections, combining modern aesthetic with cultural heritage, while embracing sustainability and inclusivity. Their work showcases the Kingdom’s creative potential while bringing Qatari and Saudi designers to the forefront of the fashion industry.

THE SS26 SCHEDULE

October 16Vivienne Westwood

October 17Leem Rebirth AmenWaad Aloqaili Ashwaq AlmarshadAbadia

October 18Femi9AramRazan Alazzouni Mona Alshebil Reem Alkanhal SV by Saudia

October 19Mihyar IH NOM UH NIT RBA Hajruss Mirai Hindamme

October 20Eleven House of Cenmar QormuzAwakenCargo 1886

October 21

Stella McCartney

For the full schedule/ list of designers participating, visit riyadhfashionweek.com.

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Beyond the runway, RFW will be holding some immersive experiences, including panel discussions, activities, and exclusive pop-ups.

As this year’s RFW schedule unfolds, it is clear that the Kingdom isn’t just part of the conversation, it’s leading it by bringing together culture, identity, heritage and innovation. It’s becoming a voice and a platform for local designers to be seen by the global fashion network.