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Saudi Fashion Commission Signs MoU with Circle Platform WHITE Milano Following Riyadh Fashion Week

The collaboration aims to contribute to the development of national talent and the enrichment of the creative sector in the Kingdom. SPA
The collaboration aims to contribute to the development of national talent and the enrichment of the creative sector in the Kingdom. SPA
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Saudi Fashion Commission Signs MoU with Circle Platform WHITE Milano Following Riyadh Fashion Week

The collaboration aims to contribute to the development of national talent and the enrichment of the creative sector in the Kingdom. SPA
The collaboration aims to contribute to the development of national talent and the enrichment of the creative sector in the Kingdom. SPA

After the conclusion of the third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week, the Saudi Fashion Commission announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Circle Platform Company’s WHITE Milano, marking a strategic partnership to drive the global growth and expansion of brands and open new horizons for the fashion industry.

The collaboration aims to contribute to the development of national talent and the enrichment of the creative sector in the Kingdom. It underscores the Fashion Commission’s commitment to nurturing Saudi creative capacities and providing new opportunities to showcase abilities and develop skills.

CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission Burak Çakmak stated that the partnership with WHITE Milano reflects the Commission’s ongoing commitment to building platforms that empower local talent, expand international collaborations, and enrich the creative economy.

He noted that bringing WHITE Milano’s first international showroom to Riyadh reaffirms the Commission’s role as a catalyst for innovation, exchange, and opportunity, ensuring that Saudi fashion continues to thrive globally.

CEO of the Circle Platform WHITE Milano Brenda Bellei expressed her delight over the new agreement with the Saudi Fashion Commission, an entity under the Ministry of Culture. She noted that the collaboration draws on WHITE Milano’s international expertise and network to bring its first official showroom to Riyadh during the recent Riyadh Fashion Week, held from October 16 to 21. The initiative aims to promote creative talent through a structured strategy of global promotion and positioning.

The agreement will enable WHITE Milano to establish the first international showroom in the Kingdom, showcasing Saudi and international brands and serving as a regional commercial and creative hub. It will provide Saudi designers with access to WHITE Milano’s international platforms and foster creative and cultural exchange through joint events, mentorships, workshops, and training programs to support Saudi talent and promote global best practices in design, branding, and sustainability.

The partnership aims to expand access to new markets, elevate Saudi designers on the global stage, and provide an international platform for the Kingdom’s fashion sector.

Through such initiatives, both parties reaffirm their shared dedication to creating opportunities where culture and creativity intersect.

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Globes Red Carpet: Chic Black, Elegant Dresses and a Bit of Politics

Ariana Grande is a nominee for her turn as Glinda in 'Wicked: For Good'. Frederic J. Brown / AFP
Ariana Grande is a nominee for her turn as Glinda in 'Wicked: For Good'. Frederic J. Brown / AFP
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Globes Red Carpet: Chic Black, Elegant Dresses and a Bit of Politics

Ariana Grande is a nominee for her turn as Glinda in 'Wicked: For Good'. Frederic J. Brown / AFP
Ariana Grande is a nominee for her turn as Glinda in 'Wicked: For Good'. Frederic J. Brown / AFP

Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour.

Here is a glance at some of the looks seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel:

Ever-chic black

Selena Gomez is a newlywed and her happiness shows. The best comedy actress nominee for her work on "Only Murders in the Building" radiated joy as she arrived on the arm of her husband Benny Blanco.

She oozed sophistication in a black Chanel column gown with a frothy white feathered strapless neckline, her black bob swept into soft waves.

Gomez was not alone in striking an understated pose, with lots of stars opting for black or dark, wintry hues.

Teyana Taylor, a winner for her searing turn as a leftist revolutionary in hotly-tipped film "One Battle After Another," scorched the carpet in a cut-out backless black Schiaparelli gown with a halter neckline -- and a cheeky crystal bow on her backside.

Ariana Grande ("Wicked: For Good"), who competed with Taylor for the award for best supporting actress, turned heads in a black textured Vivienne Westwood ballgown with an asymmetrical neckline and a bubble silhouette before trailing to the floor.

Her hair was swept into her signature ponytail, and she kept the jewelry simple with a diamond choker.

Amy Madigan, also in their category for her villainous turn in "Weapons," went for a tuxedo look with cropped pants and patent leather boots.

Nominee Jenna Ortega embraced the goth chic of her title character in "Wednesday" in a black high-neck Dilara Findikoglu gown with glittering epaulets and cut-offs that revealed a bit of side boob... and part of her hip bone.

Among the male stars in attendance, Colman Domingo was as usual a standout, wearing head-to-toe black Valentino, with silvery appliques scattered from his left shoulder down his lapel to his waist.

Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to strong fashion statements. Her plunging green Versace gown at the Grammys in 2000 is still a reference for winning the red carpet by adopting the "less is more" rule.

On Sunday, Lopez -- whose turn in "Kiss of the Spider Woman" was overlooked by Globes voters -- wore a figure-hugging sheer gown with bronze patterns snaking over her body, ending in a mermaid fishtail.

Jennifer Lawrence --nominated for best drama actress in a film for "Die My Love" -- got the memo as well, rocking a barely-there sheer nude Givenchy gown with only a smattering of strategically placed flowers.

- Stars slam deadly ICE shooting -

Hollywood never quite has a night out without a bit of politics coming into play.

On Sunday, some of the stars including nominee Mark Ruffalo wore pins with the messages "BE GOOD" -- a reference to Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent.

Comedian Wanda Sykes wore the same pin on her lapel, while actress Natasha Lyonne, a nominee for her TV show "Poker Face," attached one to her clutch handbag.

The campaign is endorsed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), one of the country's most prominent civil rights organizations.

 

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UK's Next Edges Up Profit Outlook after Christmas Sales Beat Expectations

FILE PHOTO: Shoppers walk past a NEXT retail store on Oxford Street in London, Britain, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infante/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Shoppers walk past a NEXT retail store on Oxford Street in London, Britain, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infante/File Photo
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UK's Next Edges Up Profit Outlook after Christmas Sales Beat Expectations

FILE PHOTO: Shoppers walk past a NEXT retail store on Oxford Street in London, Britain, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infante/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Shoppers walk past a NEXT retail store on Oxford Street in London, Britain, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infante/File Photo

British fashion retailer Next on Tuesday reported a better-than-expected 10.6% increase in full-price sales for the nine weeks to December 27 and edged up its annual profit guidance for the fifth time over the last year.

Subdued UK ⁠consumer confidence ahead of Christmas coupled with unseasonably mild weather had left analysts cautious about clothing retailers' festive trading prospects.

However, Next reported a 5.9% increase in UK ⁠sales year-on-year, with international sales up 38.3%.

According to Reuters, the group said it now expected to report a pretax profit of 1.15 billion pounds ($1.56 billion) for its year to January 2026, up from previous guidance of 1.135 billion pounds and the 1.011 billion pounds it made in ⁠2024/25 when it breached the 1 billion pounds mark for the first time.

Next forecast a further 4.5% increase in profit to 1.202 billion pounds for its 2026/27 year, on full-price sales up 4.5%.

Shares in Next have risen 43% over the last year.

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Saudi Fashion Commission Issues Research Paper on 'Fashion Week Economics'

The Saudi Fashion Commission logo
The Saudi Fashion Commission logo
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Saudi Fashion Commission Issues Research Paper on 'Fashion Week Economics'

The Saudi Fashion Commission logo
The Saudi Fashion Commission logo

The Saudi Fashion Commission has issued its research paper for the fourth quarter of 2025, titled Fashion Week Economics, as part of its continued commitment to providing leading sector insights through the Fashion Futures platform.

The paper presents an in-depth analysis of Riyadh Fashion Week's contribution to local economic growth and explores the role of global fashion weeks in the global economy.

It highlights how Riyadh Fashion Week reflects the Kingdom's cultural and creative development, marking the beginning of a new era for Saudi creative industries, one driven by cultural confidence and economic ambition, through a dynamic integration of creativity, commerce, and culture aligned with the vision of a thriving creative economy.

The research also examines themes including the economic and cultural value of fashion weeks worldwide, the role of fashion-week events as global economic drivers, and case studies of various brands showcased at Riyadh Fashion Week 2025.

Through publishing this paper, the Fashion Commission continues to provide essential economic data and sector insights into the rapidly evolving fashion industry.

Riyadh Fashion Week targets designers, brands, creative talent, buyers, retailers, sponsors, and partners, serving as a central platform for opportunities across the market. Its rapid expansion across three editions, featuring more than 100 participating brands and attracting approximately 27,000 visitors, has delivered significant value in terms of media presence, relationship building, and business growth for participants.

The participation of major global fashion houses such as Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney in the third edition further reflects Riyadh’s growing influence in international luxury circles and its increasing global standing.