The Saudi Fashion Commission has announced the return of the Saudi Fashion Awards, with the second edition set to take place on the 22nd of May in Riyadh.
IDa AlKusay at the 2024 Saudi Fashion Awards
Following its successful inaugural event in 2024, the Awards aim to celebrate excellence across fashion and beauty. This year’s edition expands its focus, adding new categories to reflect the sector’s continued growth and transformation.
Award categories for 2025 include:
- Fashion Stylist of the Year
- Fashion Photographer of the Year (in partnership with Hia Magazine)
- Menswear Brand of the Year
- Womenswear Brand of the Year
- Jewellery Brand of the Year
- Honorary Award: Model of the Year
- Four international awards supported by WWD, spotlighting achievements in design and beauty innovation
The judging panel comprises leading names in the global fashion and media landscape. Among them are Law Roach, Image Architect and Stylist; Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group and WWD; Burak Çakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission; Xavier Romatet, Dean of the Institut Français de la Mode; Mohammed Aldabbageh, KSA Managing Director of Chalhoub Group; and Mai Badr, Editor-in-Chief of Hia Magazine.
Burak Çakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, described Riyadh as a growing epicentre for the creative industries. He said the Kingdom’s shift from regional promise to international presence on red carpets, runways and in retail spaces is the result of “the ingenuity and dedication of a new generation of trailblazers redefining regional and international fashion standards.”
The Saudi Fashion Awards were established in 2024 to bolster Saudi Arabia’s presence in the global creative economy. They aim to foster innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship in the industry while recognising standout talent.
The Fashion Commission itself was launched in 2020 with a mandate to develop the Kingdom’s fashion sector. It supports growth through investment, regulatory frameworks and talent development. The organisation also focuses on preserving Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage while elevating local designers.
