Marrakech Madness: Meet the Rising Fashion Stars Shaking Up the Scene at FTA 2024!

Buckle up, fashion fans! Last night, all eyes in the fashion universe zoomed onto the enchanting city of Marrakech in Morocco as the sixth edition of Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) dazzled us all! This mega-event is not just any runway gig—it’s a prestigious celebration spotlighting the fiery talent exploding across the region!

Since its inception in 2018, FTA has been jazzing up the fashion scene with its badass mission to uplift designers from the Middle East and North Africa. With powerhouses like HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Tania Fares at the helm, the event rolled out the red carpet for a fresh breed of designers vying for the top spot in seven epic categories.

Picture this: the glam squad featuring top models like Imaan Hammam, Natalia Vodianova, and stars like Azza Slimene and Paris Jackson gracing the scene with their magnetic presence. Spotted in the mix were also Younes Bendjima, Leonie Hanne, and Nicky Hilton rubbing shoulders with icons like Yasmine Sabri and Turkish sensation Hande Erçel! Add to that a sprinkle of Hollywood glam with stylist Law Roach and actor Lucien Leon Laviscount in attendance.

The cherry on top? A celebrity-studded jury of industry A-listers—Zuhair Murad, Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, and Chrome Hearts co-owner Laurie Stark. They were joined by funky first-time judge, French singer Aya Nakamura, and other noble names like Giambattista Valli and Vetements’ Guram Gvasalia! See stars streaming these jaw-dropping moments here.

And drumroll, please... 2024’s fashion darlings have emerged victorious! Yasmin Mansour from Qatar snatched the Evening Wear crown, beating out contenders Tara Babylon and Hamza Guelmouses with her game-changing designs. Over in the Ready-to-Wear corner, Nadine Mosallam dazzled judges with her playful cultural vibes, outclassing finalists Kawthar Alhoraish and Naïma Alissa Trabelsi.

Reem Hamed’s brand, RAMLA, wowed us with a blend of tradition and modernity in the Accessories world, while the jewelry gods smiled upon APOA for their pearl-icious masterpieces. Sylwia Nazzal’s ethical chicness won the Franca Sozzani Debut Talent Award, and Studio B.O.R.’s Batoul Al-Rashdan rocked the Fashion in Tech category with bio-inspired innovation! Repping Spain, Xavi Garcia and Franx de Cristal’s Acromatyx stole our hearts!

With a cocktail of tradition and innovation, FTA 2024 proved to be the ultimate launchpad for the next-gen of fashion royalty. As the magical night wrapped up in Marrakech, these designers are destined to leave a sparkling trail across the globe. Catch more glitz and blitz from the fab night here!

Follow along for an insider peep into every glammed-up moment—you won’t want to miss it!