Riyadh Fashion Week (RFW – Instagram) returns for its third edition from October 16–21, marking a defining moment in Saudi Arabia’s fashion evolution.
This season features designers bridging heritage and contemporary design, including Tima Abid, Atelier Hekayat, Abadia, Hindamme, and 1886, and many more.
Over six days, more than 25 runway shows, 10 designer presentations, curated showrooms, and citywide activations will unfold, highlighting the Kingdom’s emerging role as a global fashion hub. The events will take place across the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Bedrock, Al Mamlaka and JAX. For the first time, RFW opens its calendar to international brands, signalling a new era of cross-cultural collaboration and amplifying the voices of Saudi designers on a worldwide stage.
The week opens with Vivienne Westwood, hosting her Middle East debut at Riyadh’s Palm Grove. The show features a capsule collection co-created with Saudi artisans from the Art of Heritage program. Carlo D’Amario, CEO of Vivienne Westwood, explained: “Today, fashion must go beyond aesthetics — it must be a connection between cultures. ‘Global-local’ is a key concept for us. Collaborating with Saudi artisans allows us to promote local traditions through an international perspective.” HRH Princess Nourah bint Mohammed Al Faisal, CEO of Art of Heritage, added, “Heritage is not a relic of the past, but a living force. Riyadh Fashion Week allows Saudi craftsmanship to speak to the world with authenticity and creativity.”
RFW 2025 closes with Stella McCartney at KAFD, showcasing her first-ever Middle East runway. The 95% conscious, 100% cruelty-free collection underscores sustainability and material innovation, featuring vegan leather alternatives, recycled fabrics, and lead-free embroidery. Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, said, “Stella McCartney’s participation marks a milestone for Riyadh Fashion Week and for Saudi Arabia’s creative evolution. Her commitment to sustainability reflects the values we are championing as we build a responsible, forward-looking fashion ecosystem.”
Beyond the runways, global buyers, media, and industry leaders will engage in showrooms and activations to explore collaborations, cultural exchange, and investment opportunities. Recognized as one of the world’s fastest-growing fashion retail markets, Saudi Arabia is redefining its creative identity. From couture and eveningwear to streetwear and menswear, RFW 2025 celebrates the Kingdom’s diversity, positioning Riyadh as a rising global fashion capital that bridges heritage, contemporary design, and international vision.
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