The Fashion Trust Arabia jury is made of the biggest names in the industry The level is insanely high
The Fashion Trust Arabia has announced the jury for its sixth edition, confirming once again the role of the Prize as one of the most relevant vantage points for understanding where global fashion is heading and for taking the pulse of what is increasingly considered the new luxury hub, the Middle East. Founded in 2018 under the patronage of HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and carried forward by HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and Tania Fares, the initiative brings together an eclectic group of designers, editors, creatives and key figures from the business side of the industry.
Among the most prominent names is Daniel Roseberry, who has brought couture back to the cultural forefront at Schiaparelli through a powerful, highly recognisable and often viral visual language. His presence on the jury suggests a particular attention to projects capable of going beyond a simple collection, focusing instead on construction, visual identity and narrative direction. Alongside him is Christian Louboutin, whose perspective will be crucial in evaluating whether emerging brands can create a distinctive signature that can survive on the market with continuity. Representing the new Italian sensibility is Veronica Leoni, now leading the Calvin Klein Collection line, joined by Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, who bring the point of view of The Attico, one of the most internationally recognised Italian aesthetics today.
On the media and strategy side, the jury includes Imran Amed, founder of Business of Fashion, while figures such as Gisele Bündchen and Paloma Elsesser bring the perspective of two models who have lived through key moments in the transformation of contemporary aesthetic codes. The designer component is completed by names like Guram Gvasalia, Francesco Risso, Giambattista Valli, Amina Muaddi, Zuhair Murad, Viktor & Rolf, Rabih Kayrouz and Duran Lantink, each with their own interpretation of tailoring, innovation and experimentation. On the business and jewellery front, the jury includes Roopal Patel, Remo Ruffini, Caroline Scheufele, Charles Rosier and the founders of Coperni, Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer.
