Lebanese haute couture designer Elie Saab will participate in the upcoming Riyadh season in the Saudi capital. Having recently opened his boutique in Via Riyadh, the designer has become well acquainted with the city and its developing fashion industry.
Riyadh Season 2024 will combine fashion and entertainment with many events and activities expected to attract large numbers of international visitors. The month-long festival, which began in 2019, has previously welcomed visitors from all over the world to experience concerts, sporting activities, and other unique cultural events.
Mr Elie Saab met with H.E. Advisor Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Riyadh Season, represented by Eng. Faisal Bafarat, CEO of GEA, in London, where both parties signed an MOU confirming the designer’s participation in the event.
The MOU also include the launch of the Elie Saab Riyadh Season Collection for Fall 2025, with its reveal marking one of the most important events of the festival. Mr Elie Saab said: “We are thrilled to participate in Riyadh Season 2024. We will be preparing something unprecedented and new to mark this important occasion and celebrate the city of Riyadh as it continues to support creativity and the diversity of culture in the region.”
H.E. Turki Alalshikh said in a statement: “In Riyadh Season, we collaborate with renowned international figures from different domains to enhance the entertainment choices. One of these collaborations is with ELIE SAAB, a prominent name in the fashion industry. We aim to showcase a collection in the upcoming season that will captivate fashion enthusiasts worldwide.”
