Saudi Arabia Makes History With Swimsuit Fashion Show At Red Sea Fashion Week

Saudi Arabia Makes History With Its First-Ever Inaugural Swimsuit Fashion Show

It began on Thursday at the Ummahat Island, promising three days of style and glamour at the St Regis Red Sea Resort

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On Day 2 of Red Sea Fashion Week, Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal and labels Sara Altwaim and Eau Swimwear presented their collections.

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Yasmina's show embraced fabrics and colours

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Sara Altwaim's show had models walk the runway in lace-embroidered dresses and thigh-high slit silhouettes

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It reflects a growing trend towards cultural openness and artistic expression within Saudi Arabia

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Signifying a shift, the event embraced diverse fashion, departing from past requirements of women wearing body-covering abayas.

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