UK’s ‘Faith and Fashion’ podcast comes to Riyadh

UK’s ‘Faith and Fashion’ podcast comes to Riyadh

RIYADH: The London College of Fashion’s public talk program “Faith & Fashion” visited Riyadh to discuss creative opportunities for British and Saudi brands and changing norms in the Saudi fashion industry.

The “Faith & Fashion” public talks program hosts conversations on relationships between religious and fashion cultures. It acts as a conduit for exchange by bringing together communities and interest groups who might otherwise be unable to share a platform.

The podcast’s episode, titled “The UK and Saudi Fashion in Dialogue,” was hosted by Reina Lewis, a professor of cultural studies at the London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts London.

For 10 years, under the umbrella of “Faith and Fashion,” Lewis has hosted conversations about the role of dress in the creative expression of individual and community identity.

It has brought together designers and brands, fashion professionals in media and distribution, consumers, and community leaders from many cultures in the UK and worldwide.

The podcast, which will soon be available online, featured speakers Shahd Al-Shehail, co-founder of the ethical luxury label Abadia and social enterprise Project JUST; Rae Joseph, vintage expert, luxury consultant and circular fashion advocate; Loai Naseem, co-founder of Lomar, Saudi designer, entrepreneur and business executive; and Sacha Newall,