'Saudi 100 Brands' Mark Presence at Paris Fashion Week

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
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'Saudi 100 Brands' Mark Presence at Paris Fashion Week

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo

'Saudi 100 Brands' initiative has hosted an exclusive fashion show at Palais de Tokyo in Paris to showcase the Spring/Summer 2025 collections of eleven distinguished Saudi designers and reflect the vibrant culture of Saudi Arabia, according to the Ministry of Culture.

"Our men's collections bring a fresh perspective to fashion, combining luxurious comfort with forward-thinking designs that reflect the unique DNA of each brand. This event represents the voice of the young Saudi generation, eager to connect with international youth through innovative and expressive fashion,” Saudi Fashion Commission CEO Burak Cakmak said.

The Culture Ministry statement said the show attracted influential global attendees, indicating a promising future for the designers.

The participating labels were 1886, Awaken, HINDAMME, House of Cenmar, KML, Mazrood, Noble & Fresh, Not Boring, Noura Sulaiman, RBA New York and Uscita.

The Saudi 100 Brands is a specifically designed program for fashion companies, brands and designers to achieve their full potential. It is funded by the Fashion Commission, part of the Ministry of Culture.

It aims to support the development of Saudi designers in the fashion industry by providing them with tools to enhance their brands' growth both locally and internationally.



Italy's Antitrust Opens Probe into Shein over Environmental Claims

FILE PHOTO: People walk past an advertisement for Shein, March 8, 2024 in London, Britain. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk past an advertisement for Shein, March 8, 2024 in London, Britain. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo
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Italy's Antitrust Opens Probe into Shein over Environmental Claims

FILE PHOTO: People walk past an advertisement for Shein, March 8, 2024 in London, Britain. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk past an advertisement for Shein, March 8, 2024 in London, Britain. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo

Italy's antitrust agency has launched an investigation into Dublin-based Infinite Styles Services CO. Limited, which manages the Italian website of Shein, over possible misleading environmental claims on the website.
The company is seen as trying "to convey an image of production and commercial sustainability of its garments through generic, vague, confusing and/or misleading environmental claims," Italy's antitrust said in a statement.
Some of the information on the clothing collection 'evoluSHEIN', declared by the company to be sustainable, could mislead consumers about the amount of green fibres used, while also failing to inform them about the fact the garments cannot be further recycled, Reuters quoted the authority as saying.
Italy's antitrust also said that Infinite Styles Services CO. Limited appeared to emphasize its commitment to the decarbonization process, while the targets indicated on Shein's website appear to be contradicted by the increase in greenhouse gas emissions indicated in Shein's sustainability reports for 2022 and 2023.
A Shein spokesperson did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Founded in China, Shein is known for its cheap tops and dresses. Its treatment of workers and environmental record have come under increased scrutiny.