Budding fashion designers in MENA have now an opportunity to expand their brand through financial support and industry mentorships with some of the biggest names in fashion. The exciting news was shared through the official Instagram page of Fashion Trust Arabia on Thursday.
The prestigious event will take place in Doha, Qatar, in October. In the past, Fashion Trust Arabia has given financial support and mentorships to some of the biggest names in fashion to individuals including Jordanian-Palestinian designer Zeid Hijazi, Lebanese entrepreneur Karen Wazen, and Saudi couturier Youssef Akbar, who is based in Sydney.
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And let’s not forget these iconic celebrity guests such as Bella Hadid, Elyanna, Huda and Mona Kattan, Farida Khelfa, Jasmine Tookes, Halima, and many more who made their appearances for the Fashion Trust Arabia 2022 award ceremony.
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The yearly event, which is supported by HH Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser in the role of honorary chair and co-chairs HE Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani and Tania Fares, aims to celebrate all winners with a variety of monetary prizes, mentorship opportunities, and sponsorship opportunities.
The winner of the Debut Talent category will earn $25,000 as well as a tailored programme to assist them in launching their business, while the winners of the Evening Wear, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, and Jewelry categories will each receive a sum between $100,000 and $200,000.
More about the Fashion Trust Arabia application
Here are the categories candidates can apply to:
- Evening Wear
- Ready-to-Wear
- Accessories
- Jewellery (Fine/Fashion)
- Debut Talent (2021, 2022, 2023 graduate)
Interested candidates can now register through the link provided by the Fashion Trust Arabia, on their official site page.
Click here for the link.