Tag Archives: FTA Prize

Over the next few months, we’ll be delving into the world of our FTA Prize 2021 finalists, attempting to offer insights into their personalities, while exploring the traits that make each of them unique. Here’s a look at the first four finalists, along with details about the FTA campaigns we shot to highlight their fashion […]

Three FTA Prize winners from 2020 just launched their new collections on MatchesFashion. The dynamic e-commerce platform has had an ongoing partnership with FTA, with MatchesFashion offering winners a year-long mentorship to help boost and promote their individual brands. “Our partnership with FTA has opened a new opportunity to shine a light on new and […]

With the Oscars almost upon us, we asked each of our four FTA Prize finalists in the eveningwear category to create an original sketch that captures both the allure of the Academy Awards celebration and the essence of each designer’s aesthetic. Check out what they imagined for the most glamorous event of the year. Eli […]

As a tribute to Earth Day, which is an annual commemoration that focuses on innovative ways to restore the world’s ecosystems, we asked FTA Prize 2021’s four finalists in the Debut Talent category to create fashion designs inspired by sustainability and nature. Here’s a look at their original sketches. AbdelGader El Tayeb Al Sadig, El […]

In our effort to continue supporting designers from the MENA region and in honor of the holy month of Ramadan, we asked FTA Prize 2021’s four finalists in the ready-to-wear category to rethink the traditional abaya in a contemporary manner that reflects their design ethos. Take a look at their creations, and understand the inspiration […]

Natalie Kingham is largely credited for the success of e-commerce platform MatchesFashion. As fashion and buying director of the online boutique, she’s been able to strike a balance between established brands and up-and-coming designers, transforming MatchesFashion into one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic shopping sites. “We have always worked with a diverse range […]

In light of the travel restrictions imposed by various countries to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, Fashion Trust Arabia has decided to postpone its 2021 awards ceremony from March until November 2021. FTA Prize was created to support up-and-coming and established fashion designers in the region, an initiative that has been highly successful […]