The region is bursting at the seams with creative excellence, and it’s clear that Saudi designers are dominating the fashion scene — both regionally and globally — with innovative collections.
Saudi designers’ influence on the global fashion industry is undeniable – but don’t take our word for it; let these legendary A-listers, repping our favourite homegrown Saudi labels, do all the talking.
Arwa Al Banawi
Born in Saudi but raised in Europe for a significant portion of her life, Arwa Al Banawi naturally blends the traditional and the contemporary in all of her creations – creating an eclectic array of classically tailored pieces with an undeniably modern allure.
Jaden Smith
Sporting an androgynous hoodie-sweater designed by Arwa Al Banawi, Jaden Smith made some serious fashion movies. In fact, the Saudi designer recently took to Instagram to honour Jaden’s legendary father, Will Smith, with whom she recently reunited.
Death by Dolls
Founded by Sara Al-Saud, Death by Dolls’ ethos is defined by female empowerment, self-expression, and standing out – three values which are woven into each of the Saudi brand’s glamorous and avant-garde creations.
Hailey Bieber
Mrs Bieber herself stunned in a fabulous Denim Jacket designed by the iconic homegrown Saudi brand.
Britney Spears
Via @deathbydollsofficial on Instagram
Whilst in Las Vegas, the musical icon dazzled in Death by Dolls’ unique and oh-so-chic Star Dress With Fringe.
Maddie Ziegler
The beloved Gen Z actor and dancer donned the Saudi brand’s Purple Feather Dress in a shoot for Euphoria Magazine.
Bella Poarch
The American social media personality and singer looked absolutely stunning in the Saudi designer’s Denim Jeans with Feather Trim for Nylon Manila.
Honayda
Redefining fashion in the region, the self-taught designer and entrepreneur is renowned for empowering her clientele and crafting exquisite luxury ready-to-wear pieces.
Princess Rajwa Al Hussein
Honayda was entrusted to design her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein’s ethereal Henna dress, which the bride-to-be donned at her regal henna party ahead of her royal wedding with the Crown Prince of Jordan.
Hend Sabri
The iconic Egyptian actor stunned in a One-Shoulder Pleated Velvet Dress from Honayda’s FW/23 collection, during the prestigious Women’s Stories Gala which was hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival in partnership with Vanity Fair Europe.
Mohammed Ashi, founder of Ashi Studio
The Saudi Arabian couturier has mastered the intricate art of embroidery and hand-crafted design, crafting unique luxury pieces with which he earned his stripes as the first regional couturier to join the Fédération de la Haute Couture in Paris in 2023.
Beyoncé
Via @ashistudio on Instagram
Mohammed Ashi designed this exquisite, intricately embroidered piece—incorporating exotic feathers—which was featured in the musical icon’s Black is King film.
Kelly Rowland
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The iconic singer and former Destiny’s Child member stunned in a regal Ashi Studio gown whilst being granted the coveted Fashion Icon of the Year award by Harlem Fashion Row in New York.
Rita Ora
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At the Venice Film Festival, Rita Ora donned an asymmetric Ivory Corset B
Noura Sulaiman
Crafting contemporary luxury pieces which draw inspiration from traditional Saudi heritage, the Riyadh-based label has set a new standard of sophistication and opulence in the world of fashion.
Halsey
Via @iamhalsey on Instagram
In her movie If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power—which serves as a visual companion to her fourth studio album, American singer and artist Halsey stunned in an ethereal white gown designed by Noura Sulaiman.
Yousef Akbar
Sustainability lies at the core of Yousef Akbar’s exquisite, high-quality creations. If this Saudi designer cannot create sustainably and ethically, then he would rather create nothing at all.
Fantasia
At the Astra Film Awards in Los Angeles, the iconic “The Color Purple” star Fantasia Barrino turned heads in an ethereal orange gown by renowned Saudi designer Yousef Akbar.
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