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Saudi Arabia’s first-ever swimsuit fashion show at Red Sea Fashion Week makes history. Check out the pics inside
Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia hosted the first Red Sea Fashion Week, during which, on Day 2, a historic first-ever swimsuit fashion show was organised. Check out the pictures.
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Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia recently witnessed a historic milestone during Day 2 of the Red Sea Fashion Week, when models walked the ramp wearing swimsuits. The event featured designers showcasing their latest swimwear collection during a poolside show. It is a groundbreaking affair as the country is known for its conservative dress codes. Keep scrolling to see photos from the show. (Instagram)
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Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
On Day 2 of the Red Sea Fashion Week, Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal and designer labels Sara Altwaim and Eau Swimwear showed their collections. While Yasmina’s show embraced fabrics and colours, Sara Altwaim’s show had models walk the runway in lace-embroidered dresses and thigh-high slit silhouettes. During the Eau show, models slipped into one-piece swimsuits in shades of red, pink, green and blue. (Instagram)
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Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
Most models wore swimsuits that exposed their shoulders, some had partially exposed midriffs, and others featured plunging necklines with body-hugging silhouettes.(Instagram)
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Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
Apart from colourful swimsuits and stylish silhouettes, the models at the Eau also carried stunning accessories with their runway look, including strappy stilettos, straw bags perfect for a beach getaway, sunglasses, head scarves, and sarongs. (Instagram)
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Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
This is the first time Saudi Arabia has hosted the Red Sea Fashion Week. It began on Thursday at the Ummahat Island, promising three days of style and glamour at the St Regis Red Sea Resort.(Instagram)
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Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
Meanwhile, Prince Mohammed, who became the first in line to the throne in 2017, has initiated a series of dramatic social reforms to soften Saudi Arabia’s image worldwide. (Instagram)
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Published on May 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST
According to AFP, the changes introduced by Prince Mohammed have included sidelining stick-wielding religious police, reintroducing cinemas, and organising mixed-gender music festivals. They have coincided with ramped-up repression targeting dissent, including from conservative clerics who might protest such moves. (Instagram)
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