Fashion Trust Arabia Gala Dinner held in Marrakech
The gala dinner of the Fashion Trust Arabia was held Thursday evening in Marrakech under the chairmanship of Morocco’s Princess Lalla Hasnaa and Qatar’s Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani.
The event, organized as part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, featured a photos exhibition by Tala Hadid, and the screening of a video highlighting key moments of Fashion Trust Arabia.
In a welcome speech, Dutch model of Moroccan origin Imaan Hammam emphasized the significance of Fashion Trust Arabia as a major event aimed at encouraging and promoting designers from the Middle East and North Africa. She highlighted how this event has helped foster talent and creativity in the region.
“Marrakesh embodies a beautiful blend of cultures and ideas, reflecting the modern vision of King Mohammed VI,” she added, noting that this unique blend, which characterizes the ochre city, has inspired countless artists and creators.
In her speech, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani said that the Fashion Trust Arabia was being organized for the first time in Africa, and that Morocco, with its rich millennia-old history and vibrant culture, is the ideal place for this celebration.
She explained that Fashion Trust Arabia aims to promote the careers of Arab designers and the creative industries in the Arab world, as well as to establish connections between these talents and the industry. She also announced the creation of the Qatar Fashion Craft Council, whose mission will be to support creativity in the Arab world to help talents unleash their full potential. This council will include regional and international experts, particularly in fashion, crafts, and business.
Vice President of the Fashion Trust Arabia, Tania Fares noted that this event has brought together a community of business leaders, creators, stylists, and designers. She also highlighted the progress made by Fashion Trust Arabia, which has now become a globally recognized platform, expressing pride in showcasing the incredible talent of the MENA region.
Isha Ambani, Director of Reliance Jio Infocomm, announced that India would be the guest of honor at Fashion Trust Arabia in 2025.
After the screening of a video introducing the designers, the awards for this edition of Fashion Trust Arabia were presented.
Princess Lalla Hasnaa awarded the first prize in the “Evening Wear” category to designer Yasmine Mansour.
The second prize (Ready-to-Wear) was awarded to designer Nadine Mossalam, the third prize (Accessories) to designer Reem Hamed, the fourth prize (Jewelry) to Sara Naif Al Saoud, Noura Abdulaziz Al Saoud, and Mashael Khaled Al Saoud, the fifth prize (Franca Sozzani Debut Talent) to Sylvia Nazzal, and the sixth prize (Fashion Technology) to Batoul Al Rashdane.
The seventh prize (Guest Country) was awarded to Spain, represented by Francisco Barroso and Javier Garcia, while the eighth prize (Entrepreneur of the Year) went to Charaf Tajer.
