ArtDayME: Strut and pose: the first Red Sea Fashion Week is striding into Jeddah.

The oh-so-fab fashion event is coming to the Red Sea city for the first time ever from Thursday May 16 to Saturday May 18, 2024.

This is the second Fashion Week event in Saudi, with the first Riyadh Fashion Week in 2023.

The inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week promises a grand showcase, featuring 100 Saudi brands and international designers. Attendees can expect a dazzling display of the latest trends in luxury fashion, jewellery, ready-to-wear and resort wear. While specific names have yet to be revealed, the event aims to be a platform for both established and emerging talents in the fashion world.

Full details of the event have yet to be revealed.

^{Fashionistas will gather at the recently opened St. Regis Red Sea Resort. (Credit: St Regis Red Sea Resort)}

This exciting development follows the announcement of the upcoming second edition of Riyadh Fashion Week, scheduled for Thursday October 17 to Monday October 21, 2024.

Last year’s inaugural Riyadh Fashion Week captivated audiences with its unique runway set against a backdrop of artificial sand dunes, attracting hundreds of guests and celebrities at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).

Prominent designers and fashion establishments, like the iconic Adnan Akbar Fashion House and Yousef Akbar participated in the event, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning fashion scene.