INSTITUT DU MONDE ARABE KICKS OFF THE SEARCH FOR ARAB FASHION’S FUTURE STARS.

For the very first time!
Arab fashion is brimming with talent, innovation, and craftsmanship—but it still doesn’t get the global spotlight it deserves. That’s about to change. The Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) is stepping up with a bold new initiative: the Arab Fashion Award-IMA, a groundbreaking competition designed to uncover rising stars and catapult them onto the international stage.

A LAUNCHPAD FOR ARAB TALENT.

From Saudi Arabia to the UAE, Lebanon to Morocco, Arab fashion is making waves. Designers from the region are increasingly turning heads at Paris Fashion Week, bringing their heritage-infused creativity to the global scene. And now, the IMA—housed in Jean Nouvel’s iconic architectural masterpiece—is set to cement its place as a fashion powerhouse, giving Arab designers and diaspora talents a platform like never before.

TWO AWARDS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

Much like the prestigious Grands Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris, the Arab Fashion Award-IMA will recognize outstanding talent in two key categories:

Emerging Talent: Honoring a rising designer whose distinctive vision and creativity set them apart.
Innovative Talent: Celebrating those who redefine fashion through groundbreaking materials, futuristic techniques, or sustainable innovations.

Whether you’re a designer with talent to spare and creativity to wear, this is your moment to shine. The IMA is calling on the next generation of Arab fashion visionaries—are you ready to take the stage?

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