Saudi Fashion Commission to Host Spring-Summer 2024 Trend Open Talk

Saudi Fashion Commission to Host Spring-Summer 2024 Trend Open Talk
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Saudi Fashion Commission to Host Spring-Summer 2024 Trend Open Talk

Saudi Fashion Commission to Host Spring-Summer 2024 Trend Open Talk

Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission will hold an open talk on Thursday to explore the latest trends for Spring-Summer 2024. The virtual discussion will cover the most prominent fashion trends of the season, including the colors of SS24 and how to incorporate them into daily fashion, as well as key trends such as flowing dresses, patterned fabrics, and garments decorated with embroidery.

The meeting will also address accessories and fabrics for summer and spring 2024, providing insights on how to choose the ideal fashion for hot weather.

Joining the talk will be designer Tima Abed, renowned for her creations in high fashion and timeless elegance on the catwalks and red carpets. Her designs have been worn by many local and international stars, such as Georgina Rodriguez. Abed's work is characterized by a sense of drama, blending heritage elements with modern touches to produce unique fashion pieces.

Also participating will be designer Youssef bin Afesh, the creative mind behind the brand JUB. He has gained fame in men's fashion in Saudi Arabia and recently launched his latest collection for spring and summer 2024, inspired by Art Deco, offering a fresh perspective on men's fashion.

Designer Sarah Al-Twaim will also join the meeting to share her experience. She began her journey in ready-to-wear fashion in 2014, focusing on bridal fashion and evening dresses. Her seasonal collections are inspired by elements of nature, blending natural inspiration with a sophisticated aesthetic.

This talk is part of the Fashion Commission's ongoing series of open meetings, designed to connect with the Kingdom's fashion community. By showcasing the commission's initiatives and fostering dialogue, it aims to empower Saudi talent and propel the fashion sector forward.



Versace’s Milan Show Aims for ‘Optimism and Joy’ with Colorful Prints

 A model wears a creation as part of the Versace Spring Summer 2025 collection, that was presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP)
A model wears a creation as part of the Versace Spring Summer 2025 collection, that was presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP)
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Versace’s Milan Show Aims for ‘Optimism and Joy’ with Colorful Prints

 A model wears a creation as part of the Versace Spring Summer 2025 collection, that was presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP)
A model wears a creation as part of the Versace Spring Summer 2025 collection, that was presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP)

Presenting a playful and colorful collection of mismatched prints, Italian designer Donatella Versace said she had set out to bring "optimism and joy" to the catwalk with her show at Milan Fashion Week.

Friday evening's Versace show, held at the medieval Castello Sforzesco, kicked off with models wearing clashing prints: zigzag tops and floral skirts, an aesthetic that dominated the spring/summer 2025 line for both womenswear and menswear.

The mixed prints featured on silky dresses and skirts, shirts and knitwear which came in brown, blue, lilac and yellow, with hints of the Versace Medusa head print on some designs.

Outfits nodded to 1990s' styles, with shirts sticking out from under short, unbuttoned cardigans, and there was also a selection of tailored suits and trousers in lemon.

"When there is so much darkness in the world - with this collection, I wanted to bring color, light, optimism and joy - we have never needed it more," Versace, the design head at the Italian fashion house, said in a statement.

Some pieces were cut in shimmering gold - a corset, skirt and strapless dress.

Models also wore colorful tights as well as slinky heels or platforms in bold hues, while menswear models wore suits with trainers or socks and sandals.

Milan Fashion Week runs until Monday.