FII Discusses Sustainable Future of Fashion

Riyadh, On the third day of the Fifth Future Investment Initiative (FII), a session entitled “A Sustainable Future for Fashion” was held in Riyadh today.

In her participation in the session, Princess Noura bint Faisal, Director of Fashion Development at the Fashion Commission, said that Saudi Vision 2030 is the basis for the remarkable progress that the fashion sector has achieved in Saudi Arabia.

She explained that the next edition of “Fashion Futures” to be held next December, will witness the participation of international specialists to talk about the culture and sustainability sector, and how the fashion sector can set the basic frameworks to ensure more sustainability in the future. She also said that Fashion Futures will hold workshops on innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural diversity.

Princess Noura bint Faisal added that the Fashion Commission in Saudi Arabia has a team working on a strategy related to supporting the fashion sector, by laying the foundations through legislation and legal frameworks, which ensures highlighting the cultural diversity in the sector that receives government attention and support, as this will contribute to helping the Commission to find the appropriate environment to empower this industry to reach the world.

She pointed out that the Commission is working on projects and investments to empower talents of all ages and different segments to unleash their talents to the world, adding that Fashion Futures, which began in 2019, was a bright sign in the sector, with the participation and presence of specialists and international brands.

Source: Saudi Press Agency