The Fashion Commission is launching the "Saudi Heritage Revival" competition in collaboration with the "100 Saudi Brands" program, with the aim of promoting sustainability in the fashion industry by highlighting the national cultural heritage. Registration for the competition will go on until August 10. The event gives participants the opportunity to present unique designs by using a collection of Swarovski crystals while incorporating elements of heritage and design from the Saudi culture. A virtual introductory meeting on August 26 will be devoted to the objectives and requirements of the competition. Guidance workshops will be held with Swarovski experts in Riyadh on September 2-4, and virtual individual sessions to follow the participants' work on September 17-18. Participants' output will be judged by a specialized committee. The winner, to be announced on September 25, will receive the opportunity to train at Dar Al-Hanouf fashion house in Jeddah. Source: Saudi Press Agency
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