Fashion trailblazers honored at Riyadh awards
RIYADH: Women's Wear Daily, in collaboration with the Saudi Fashion Commission, honored several creatives at an awards ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday.
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Alessandro Sartori, artistic director of Zegna, was named International Designer of the Year, while Matteo Tamburini, creative director of Tod's, received the International Brand of the Year award.
Patrick Ta, founder of Patrick Ta Beauty, was named International Beauty Innovator of the Year, and Glow Recipe was awarded International Beauty Brand of the Year.
Additional awards presented by the Saudi Fashion Commission celebrated the achievements of several Saudi Arabia brands and individuals.
Rawan Kattoa was named Fashion Stylist of the Year, Rayyan Nawawi received the Fashion Photographer of the Year award, and KML was recognized as Menswear Brand of the Year.
In addition, Abadia was named Womenswear Brand of the Year, Charmaleena as Jewelry Brand of the Year, and the Elite Model Honorary Award for Model of the Year went to Talida Tamer.
The judging panel included industry leaders Law Roach, Amanda Smith, Burak Cakmak, Xavier Romatet, Mohammed Aldabbageh, and Mai Badr.
In her acceptance speech, Kattoa said: 'This award means so much to me. It represents a journey that started as a freelancer ... I want to thank my husband for his support, my parents for their inspiration, and all the creatives who made this possible.'
Ahmad Hassan, co-founder of KML, said: 'This is such an award for the first time ... It means the world to us. Being recognized in our home country makes this achievement even more special.'
'We were born and raised here, and to have our work celebrated in Riyadh is a dream come true. This award inspires us to push boundaries and innovate in our designs,' he added.
Reflecting on the evolving fashion scene, Hassan said: 'Events like this showcase the incredible talent we have in Saudi Arabia. It encourages us to keep creating and to elevate our craft.'
'We are committed to telling our story through fashion and contributing to this vibrant industry,' he added.
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