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Saudi Arabia’s first fashion week kicks off for women only

Saudi Arabia’s first fashion week kicks off for women only

The event marks the latest turnaround for a country that for decades has been ruled by ultraconservative dogma.
13 Apr, 2018

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia has kicked off its first-ever fashion week with designs by Middle Eastern, Brazilian, U.S. and Russian designers, as well as shows by internationally renowned labels Roberto Cavalli and Jean Paul Gaultier.

In line with Saudi cultural norms and rules on gender segregation, the catwalks are open to women-only and no outside cameras are allowed to film inside.

Still, the event marks the latest turnaround for a country that for decades has been ruled by ultraconservative dogma.

While the kingdom has held fashion shows in the past, they have mostly been tied to charitable causes and did not include big names in the industry.

The catwalks kicked off Thursday and will run till Saturday, when— in another first— the fashion week will conclude with a Russian ballet performance for a women’s-only audience.

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Saif Zulfiqar Apr 13, 2018 12:14pm
This is the beginning of the end of Al-Saud dynasty . It will be know as Arabia after the Saud family is gone.
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Brother Apr 13, 2018 05:29pm
Why non-western have to follow west. Try to be contained with your own culture.
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Bilal Apr 13, 2018 11:47pm
Cool
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Nida Fayaz Apr 14, 2018 01:47am
Love
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A.Riz Apr 14, 2018 12:59pm
Its a great thing the best of both cultures is given without violation of Islamic codes. Freedom and protection both are required in today's era
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Fari Apr 14, 2018 04:38pm
Bad governance ...
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