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Fashion Trust Arabia 2025 winners announced in Qatar
Published
November 24, 2025
Fashion Trust Arabia announced on Saturday night the winners of its 2025 awards in Doha, with Moroccan Youssef Drissi’s label Late for Work taking out the coveted ready-to-wear designer award.
The Fashion Trust Arabia — a non-profit fund supporting emerging design talent from the Middle East and North Africa — also named Saudi-based Ziyad Albuainain the winner of the evening wear category, alongside Morocco’s Leila Roukni, recognised for her label Talel in accessories. Meanwhile, Paris-based Egyptian Farah Radwan received the jewellery prize for her brand Fyr.
The winning designers in these four categories will receive grants of between $100,000 and $200,000. The winners will also benefit from a one-year mentoring program with The Bicester Collection, and their designs will be stocked at Harrods and Ounass for one season.
Other winners of the trust’s seventh awards edition included Bahrain-born, Switzerland-raised designer Alaa Alaradi for the Franca Sozzani Debut Talent award, and Bahraini sisters Dalal and Fatema Alkhaja, who took out the Fashion Tech Award for their brand Touchless.
Indian designer Kartik Kumra was presented with this year’s guest country award, for his label Kartik Research, while fashion veteran Zuhair Murad was awarded the Trailblazer Award.
Fashion matriarch Muiccia Prada was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, “for her profound impact on style, culture, and innovation.”
The season’s winners were chosen from a select 18 emerging designers by a panel of judges including supermodels Gisele Bundchen, Natalia Vodianova, and Paloma Elsesser; and designers Viktor & Rolf, Guram Gvasalia, Rabih Kayrouz, Duran Lantik, Christian Louboutin, Zuhair Murad, Stefano Pilati, Francesco Risso, Daniel Roseberry, Veronica Leoni of Calvin Klein, Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer from Coperni, and Giambattista Valli.
Plus, accessories designers Yoon Ahn, Amina Muaddi, and Caroline Scheufele of Chopard, among other fashion and creative elites.
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Published
January 15, 2026
Patrick Ta Beauty announced on Wednesday its official debut at Sephora Middle East, as the U.S. beauty brand looks to expand within the region.
As part of the deal with the French beauty retailer, Patrick Ta Beauty will launch across 34 Sephora doors throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar giving locals access to the Vietnamese-American makeup artist’s viral Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo, Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation, and a selection of Ta’s signature glow giving essentials.
“I’ve felt such a strong connection to the beauty community in the Middle East for years – their love for glam, artistry, and the pride in makeup truly inspire me,” said Ta, who co-founded his namesake beauty brand in 2009 with product specialist, Rima Minasyan, and entrepreneur, Avo Minasyan.
“So many of my followers and clients from the region have supported me from the very beginning, and this expansion feels like a moment we’ve all been building toward together. Bringing Patrick Ta Beauty to Sephora Middle East is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to meet everyone and share our artistry in person with this exciting next chapter for the brand.”
To mark the launch, which rolls out online Janaury 16 and in-store on January 22, Ta will be in the region for a series of celebratory activations, including personal appearances at Sephora Dubai Mall, meet-and-greets, VIP events, and engagements with local creators and tastemakers.
“We are thrilled to bring Patrick Ta Beauty to our vibrant beauty community across the Middle East, who are always seeking the latest innovations,” said Hasmik Panossian, Sephora Middle East managing director.
“Celebrated for its modern artistry and innovative formulas, Patrick Ta Beauty delivers elevated, high-quality products that truly resonate with our customers. At Sephora Middle East, we are proud to consistently introduce the brands our community is asking for, and we look forward to having our customers experience Patrick Ta Beauty firsthand.”
The Midde East deals comes just months after Patrick Ta Beauty inked a new distribution deal with Sephora to enter Mexico, where it is now available across 50 stores locally.
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Published
January 15, 2026
New York-based womenswear brand Derek Lam is set to return to the New York Fashion Week calendar this February, debuting the first collection under newly appointed creative director Robert Rodriguez.
The return to NYFW signals the relaunch of the Derek Lam mainline collection following the departure of founder Derek Lam in 2023. Rodriguez, a CFDA member, steps into the creative director role overseeing design direction, product development, and brand image.
Under Rodriguez’s leadership, the Derek Lam Collection will focus on elevated essentials defined by relaxed precision and modern refinement. While maintaining the brand’s signature minimal sophistication, the new direction introduces added warmth, texture, and sensuality.
“We’re working to elevate design and innovation across categories and accelerate brand recognition and consumer engagement,” explained Danielle Alalu, brand president of Derek Lam
“As the marketplace has evolved, we see an opportunity to bring back what was originally a designer collection in a more accessible way. Robert’s obsession with fit, quality, and design is exactly what Derek Lam needs to create a fresh point of view in the advanced contemporary space.”
The relaunched Derek Lam Collection will be positioned within the advanced contemporary market, with pricing ranging from $295 to $1,295. The brand will initially be reintroduced through brand-owned direct-to-consumer channels, with exclusive partnerships with global retailers to be announced later this year. Derek Lam 10 Crosby will continue to operate as a separate contemporary line.
“Robert brings a rare balance of creativity and commercial instinct. Alongside Danielle’s strategic leadership, we now have a unified team ready to propel Derek Lam into its next chapter- building a modern American brand with global reach and enduring relevance,” added Dan Shamdasani, CEO of Public Clothing.
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Published
January 15, 2026
L’Oréal Professional Products unveiled on Wednesday the L’Oréal Academy in Hudson Yards.
Spanning 13,097 square feet, the academy is positioned as a “creative epicenter” for licensed professionals seeking advanced education in color and haircare services.
Notably, the academy offers a wide-ranging curriculum, from foundational to advanced training, including specialized certifications in areas such as French balayage, color theory, and design, led by a network of 750 expert educators.
Programs are designed to be inclusive and accessible, with course offerings spanning in-person, hybrid, and global masterclass formats that reach thousands of professionals worldwide. The space also supports influencer programming, enabling creators to host branded educational sessions that drive both visibility and revenue.
“Opening this state-of-the-art academy dedicated to the professional is another strategic step in building long-term growth for this amazing profession,” said David Greenberg, chairman, L’Oréal USA.
“Education has always been the heartbeat of our industry, but as our customers’ needs evolve, we must continue to raise the bar by answering in new and exciting ways. We want our stylist community to thrive for generations to come.”
For more than 115 years, L’Oréal Professional Products has played a central role in the salon industry. Today, the division reaches approximately 31 percent of the U.S. hairstylist population through its omni-channel education programs, empowering an estimated 400,000 stylists and colorists annually.
Together with the Academy in El Segundo, California, the company now operates the largest professional education footprint in the United States.
“I am incredibly proud of this beautiful multi-branded space, it’s a testament to the passion of our group,” added Leslie Marino, president of L’Oréal Professional Products Division for the U.S.
“By fusing metropolitan style with intentional design, we’ve created a birthplace for tomorrow’s trends. Our mission is rooted in education; by hosting 30,000 classes a year, we aren’t just sharing knowledge – we are providing the tools for our community to master their craft, prosper and achieve professional fulfillment.”
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