Red Sea Fashion Week Makes Waves with Swimwear
The Moroccan label EAU made history at the second set of Red Sea Fashion Week shows by featuring swimwear on a Saudi runway for the first time.
Against the backdrop of the St. Regis pool and swaying palm trees, the second RSFW began by showcasing summer’s essential pieces.
The collection included simple swimwear ranging from one-pieces with deep V-cuts and off-shoulder motifs to bandeau tops and various sarongs. Royal blues, mustard yellows, hunter greens, and maroon reds dominated the collection, setting a rather curious, but not unwelcome, fall palette for the upcoming summer season.
Some of the sleek looks were paired with silky headwear and sophisticated handbags, such as woven baskets dotted with rhinestones, straw beach bags, and fringe clutches.
As more fashion flowed at the Red Sea, Sara Altwaim brought her silhouettes to the poolside runway. The collection kicked off with white flowing lace and chiffon dresses, each catching the eye with individual flair, subtle beaded pearls, layered cuts, or a mix of fabrics.
Altwaim introduced an underwater-inspired chiffon fabric featuring sketches of seabed creatures, such as fish, shrimp, and crab, that made its way into a variety of ensembles.
Heavily-layered pearl neck pieces, sarong-like skirts, bejeweled fishnets, metallic fabrics, and flowing garments also drew inspiration from marine life.
Saudi designer Yasmina Q added loungewear to the mix, closing the shows with a collection of knitted rib dresses in mint greens, seafoam blues, bright yellows, corals, and more.
The signature silhouette featured flared sleeves and a fitted waist that flowed into an A-line shape, while some pieces were sleeveless for a more daytime summer look. Her collection, styled with summery bucket hats and sunglasses, also showcased an array of loungewear, from ribbed bottoms to simple fitted tops, fitted ribbed button-downs, kimono tops, and loose sweaters.