Saudi Fashion Commission hosts showcase of Saudi jewelry, couture labels in Paris
DUBAI: The Saudi Fashion Commission hosted a glittering opening cocktail party ahead of a showcase of jewelry and couture labels from the Kingdom, being held in Paris from July 3-5.
The showcase is being held at the headquarters of Paris auction house Artcurial, a historical mansion in the heart of the city’s “Golden Triangle.”
The showroom has spaces dedicated to couture, jewelry and fragrance brands, and also offers private salons and fitting rooms for clients.
Monday’s invite-only event at the Ritz saw a presentation of collections by some of the participating designers and labels, including Yousef Akbar, Yataghan Jewelry, Rutana Jewelry, Pavone, Najla Almunajem, Mashael Al-Faris, Luda Fine Jewelry, Ashwaq Al-Marshad and Adnan Akbar.
Saudi designer Khlood Arab, who is presenting designs from her label Luda Jewelry in Paris at the showroom, spoke to Arab News about the opportunity.
Arab, who is also a cosmetics dentist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, told Arab News that she is “so proud to be an ambassador for Saudi women, showing the world what we can do. As a cosmetic dentist and jewelry designer, I want to show aspiring Saudi creatives that anything is possible.”
To Arab, Paris is not just a city, but a world of fashion, she said.
“Paris is a city of dreams and romance, and Luda Jewelry is very dreamy, sensual and floral. The designs represent Saudi Arabia’s natural landscapes, new beginnings, the warmth and hospitality of Saudi people and, of course, opulence. I am blending Saudi’s rich and…
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