Muscat Fashion Week returned to the spotlight this January with an opening night that set a confident, culturally rich tone for the Sultanate’s growing fashion narrative. Hosted at the Royal Opera House Muscat as part of Muscat Nights, the opening marked a significant moment for Oman’s creative industries, positioning fashion as a key expression of heritage, craftsmanship and contemporary ambition. Organised by Majestic International, the event reflected a broader vision for building a sustainable and internationally relevant fashion ecosystem in the Sultanate.
The opening show was led by Omani designer and Muscat Fashion Week founder Amal Al Raisi, who inaugurated the week with a refined collaboration alongside Parisian watchmaker Charles Oudin. The partnership symbolically bridged Omani artistry with Parisian savoir-faire, setting the tone for a week rooted in dialogue between tradition and modernity. Al Raisi’s collection reaffirmed her role as a pioneer of Omani fashion, blending intricate craftsmanship with fluid, contemporary silhouettes that spoke to both cultural pride and global relevance.
Regional creativity was followed by standout presentations from Moonlight Concept by Muna Al Kaabi, which reinterpreted Qatari heritage through luxurious fabrics and modern detailing, and Tunisian-Moroccan designer Ahmed Talfit, whose structured yet artistic collection highlighted the diversity of design voices across the region. Jewellery by Zayn by Dorra Zayani added an additional layer of craftsmanship, while the show’s confident close underscored Muscat Fashion Week’s polished production values.
Day One continued with strong Omani representation from Bait Al Fanar by Faiza Al Balushi and Bthaina, both offering contemporary interpretations of traditional identity. The evening concluded with Lebanese designer Elio Abou Fayssal, whose dramatic couture aesthetic delivered a bold, sophisticated close.
Over the following days, the runway expanded to include international and regional designers from Russia, the UK, Morocco and beyond, alongside a continued spotlight on Omani brands such as Endemage, Saaf Collection and Noor Al Bahraini. The final flourish came from Indian couture icon Suneet Varma, whose opulent closing collection brought colour, embroidery and theatricality to a memorable conclusion.
Together, the week signalled Muscat Fashion Week’s evolution into a platform that celebrates Omani excellence while fostering meaningful regional and global exchange.
