JEDDAH: Fashion and couture are on the rise in 黑料社区 with the increase in young Saudi fashion icons and the growth of the creative community.
In 2018, the Kingdom hosted its first Fashion Week in Riyadh and also made history by lifting its driving ban on women.
With the growth of female empowerment in Kingdom, Renad Hefni, a fashion designer and graduate of Dar Al-Hekma University, began her brand Royaled to empower young women in the country.聽
Hefni believes that 鈥渃hanging someone鈥檚 appearance can lead to changing people鈥檚 attitude toward one another.鈥 Her brand celebrates female power.
鈥淩oyaled looks to celebrate every woman who treasures her character by crowning her with a virtual crown and a throne fit for the queen aura that radiates with inspiration. Jeweled with grace, charm and confidence,鈥 she said.
Hefni told Arab News that to her the crown represents power, victory and glory. 鈥淚t symbolizes leadership to closely align the women of the 21st century with their rights of passage to confidence and influence.鈥
She believes Royaled will stand out to young Saudi women as it represents their need to thrive and conquer.
鈥淲hen everyone started to see the brand, they understood the message completely 鈥 from the logo to the slogan to all the crowns placed on every garment. Being recognized, understood and appreciated for why I became a designer is my proudest achievement,鈥 Hefni said.
She promotes women鈥檚 rights through her fashion label. One of her collections, titled 鈥淓nthrone,鈥 consists of half garments to let women feel that 鈥渢hey are the missing beautiful piece in every garment.鈥
Hefni won the Women Appreciation Month fashion award created by Femi9fashion brand in Jeddah.
Royaled has already made a name for itself with two fashion shows in Dubai and more to come. Royaled has a broad vision for the future.
鈥淥ur vision is to reach a wider audience in different countries and to dress some of the most powerful and well-known women. Royaled looks to expand its target market and reach international fashion weeks.鈥 The brand has launched its spring/summer collection 鈥淭he Ruler.鈥澛
Inspired by the 1980s hiphop style mixed with Middle Eastern glam, the collection reminds women 鈥渙f their power and confidence, creating a movement, an army of strong and capable women,鈥 reads a post shared on the brand鈥檚 Instagram page.
UAE-Yemeni singer Balqees Fathi appeared in a video clip wearing Royaled鈥檚 tower collar vest.
Royaled was established in 2015 鈥 it is a new name that has made big steps. See the brand鈥檚 page on Instagram: @RoyaledbyRH.
