Saudi Fashion Influencer Manal Marvelous: From Student Seamstress to Social Media Star
Manal Marvelous, a Saudi fashion and lifestyle content creator, fell in love with design and sewing during her university years. What started as a coincidence turned into a passion that she now shares with her audience on social media platforms.
“My passion for fashion was a coincidence; actually, I had to take one semester of fashion classes in college because of some weird situation I got myself into and I was supposed to transfer after the semester ended, but I fell in love and never looked back,” Marvelous told Arab News.
Sharing Creativity and Inspiration
Marvelous’s TikTok account has garnered 3 million views and 700,000 followers, where she showcases her creative process and sewing skills. She loves sharing out-of-the-box ideas with her audience, inspiring young girls with similar interests to explore the world of fashion.
Highlights of Marvelous’s Journey
Marvelous recently participated in the Sony Creators Convention, where she not only showcased her work on models but also provided valuable advice to aspiring content creators. She believes that Saudi Arabia’s fashion scene has immense potential, with a need for more fashion events to support local designers.
Aside from TikTok, Marvelous uses her YouTube channel to support up-and-coming fashion designers, offering them a platform to enter the industry. She emphasizes the importance of constructive criticism and feedback in improving her content.
Overcoming Challenges and Spreading Positivity
Despite facing cyberbullying on social media, Marvelous chooses to focus on the positive and ignore negative comments. She encourages aspiring creators to stay authentic, follow their own path, and remain consistent in their content creation journey.
Marvelous envisions a bright future for Saudi designers and urges them to dream big and create the unexpected. She believes that the Fashion Commission plays a crucial role in supporting emerging talents and organizing events to showcase Saudi creativity on a national and international level.
For Marvelous, there is space for everyone in the fashion industry, and she continues to inspire others with her innovative designs and positive attitude.