Inside Saudi Arabia’s thriving fashion industry and its global ambitions

Inside Saudi Arabia’s thriving fashion industry and its global ambitions

Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a force to reckon with in the global fashion landscape, according to a new report that has revealed the Kingdom’s plan to reduce reliance on overseas imports and put the country on the map of homegrown talent.

The report, ‘The State of Fashion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2023’, which is being unveiled in the Kingdom this week, highlights the extraordinary growth potential of the Saudi fashion industry, showcasing its rapid development, its strategic alignment with the nation’s vision and how the Kingdom’s youth are putting the country on the global fashion stage.

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Fostering a self-sufficient fashion value chain

The emergence of Saudi Arabia’s domestic fashion industry is a pivotal element of Vision 2030, a comprehensive strategy aimed at diversifying the nation’s economy and reducing its dependence on oil. The report underscores the vital role that a thriving fashion sector can play in achieving these goals. In the report, Saudi Fashion Commission CEO Burak Cakmak says: “We are building the foundations for the future of fashion right now, here in Saudi Arabia.”

By fostering a self-sufficient fashion value chain encompassing design, manufacture, logistics