An artistic fashion show, hosted as part of the Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF) at Katara on Wednesday featured stunning designs from across the globe. The event started with ramp walk by models with dresses designed by the artists, who took part in the festival. During the second segment, the creative designs from the designers of Istituto di Moda Burgo, first ever Italian fashion school of Qatar, were put on display. The next section was dresses designed by US sustainable fashion designer Noor Bchara.
The artistic fashion show, held at an open air location, had both the invited guests and the public visiting Katara.
Speaking on the occasion, Rashmi Agarwal, founder-president of MAPS International, said: “I am greatly thankful to Katara for providing us full support and hosting the third edition of the QIAF. I am also grateful to all the QIAF participants, collaborators especially, the US embassy in Qatar.”
Samantha Jackson, public diplomacy officer at US Embassy in Qatar, said: “The embassy is also celebrating Qatar’s sustainability week. We are also taking part in the third edition of QIAF. We have a fashion envoy from US. She has travelled from New York to Doha to give a special treat. Noor Bchara is here to showcase her up-cycling fashion for the sustainability week. She is the founder of the up-cycled designed form, specializing in sustainability – Noorism.”
Dr R Seetharaman, Group CEO of Doha Bank, said: “Qatar is known for its substantive support for art and culture. There was a beautiful combination of artists and designers from across the globe. They have presented a wonderful treat to enjoy.”
Speaking on the occasion, Rashmi Agarwal, founder-president of MAPS International, said: “I am greatly thankful to Katara for providing us full support and hosting the third edition of the QIAF. I am also grateful to all the QIAF participants, collaborators especially, the US embassy in Qatar.”
Samantha Jackson, public diplomacy officer at US Embassy in Qatar, said: “The embassy is also celebrating Qatar’s sustainability week. We are also taking part in the third edition of QIAF. We have a fashion envoy from US. She has travelled from New York to Doha to give a special treat. Noor Bchara is here to showcase her up-cycling fashion for the sustainability week. She is the founder of the up-cycled designed form, specializing in sustainability – Noorism.”
Dr R Seetharaman, Group CEO of Doha Bank, said: “Qatar is known for its substantive support for art and culture. There was a beautiful combination of artists and designers from across the globe. They have presented a wonderful treat to enjoy.”