DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Futures announced on Tuesday the second speaker lineup for its third edition set to take place in Riyadh from Nov. 17 to 19.
The latest lineup includes Badara Ndiaye, Sara Maino and representatives from Saudi Arabia-based company Zid.
Ndiaye is a former NBA basketball player-turned-model. He is a fashion editor and creative director who worked for Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana and Puma. He will run a program aimed at inspiring future creative directors.
Ndiaye is a former NBA basketball player-turned-model. (Supplied)
Maino is an expert at scouting emerging creative talent in the industry. She will offer portfolio reviews for Saudi brands.
Zid helps designers and retailers grow their digital presence. Representatives from the company will host workshops about running efficient and profitable businesses, offering one-on-one consultations and mentorship opportunities.
Maino is an expert at scouting emerging creative talent in the industry. (Supplied)
Fashion Futures, which aims to unite fashion lovers around the world and celebrates the Kingdom’s fashion industry, will host talks by Stella Jean, the Italian-Haitian designer; Roksanda Ilincic, founder of ROKSANDA and the go-to designer for celebrities and royalty; Augustinus Bader, an expert in stem cell research, and Valentina Ignatova, co-founder of BY FAR.
“I am so happy to accept this invitation to be with the design community in Saudi Arabia,” said Jean in a statement. “I will use this as an opportunity to explore and discover the beautiful craftsmanship of the woman of this beautiful country.”
Regional and global figures will discuss key sector issues such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, diversity and culture, and innovation during the three-day Fashion Futures gathering.
The event will also provide a shopwindow for Saudi designers and brands to showcase and sell their products.
