Doha, Qatar – Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA), the non-profit organization supporting fashion designers across the MENA region, is proud to announce the 7th edition of the annual FTA Awards, taking place in November 2025 in Doha, Qatar.
The prestigious ceremony brings together global industry leaders, celebrities, influencers, and designers to celebrate creative excellence and innovation. Awards will be presented across the following categories: Eveningwear, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Jewelry, Franca Sozzani Debut Talent, Guest Country, along with Honorary Awards recognizing major contributions to the global fashion landscape.
This year, FTA is honored to host India as the Guest Country, in partnership with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
FTA 2025 ADVISORY BOARD
The FTA Advisory Board plays a key role in selecting the 21 finalists across 7 categories, chosen from a wide pool of applicants from across the MENA region. These finalists will then present their collections to the FTA Jury and Advisory Board members during the 2025 Awards.
This year’s Advisory Board continues the tradition of assembling an exceptional group of industry leaders and tastemakers, including:
Reem Acra, Khalid Al Tayer, Adam Baidawi, Nordine Benotmane & Juan Costa, Carmen Busquets, Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, Delfina Delettrez, Anna Dello Russo, Dilara Fındıkoğlu, Nina Garcia, Sofia Guellaty, Beka Gvishiani, Ana Khouri, Clare Waight Keller, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Mary Katrantzou, Kevin Tekinel & Charles Levai, Saloni Lodha, Saif Mahdhi, Sara Sozzani Maino, Erdem Moralıoğlu, Ugo Mozie, Carlos Nazario, Gaia Repossi, Simone Rocha, Ferdinando Verderi, Wayman & Micah
FINANCIAL GRANTS & MENTORSHIP SUPPORT
Winning designers receive financial grants ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, based on the size and needs of their business. The Franca Sozzani Debut Talent Award winner will receive a $50,000 prize.
In addition to financial support, winners in the Eveningwear, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, and Jewelry categories will be awarded retail partnerships, with their collections carried for one season by FTA’s international retail partner Harrods, and regional retail leader Ounass.
FTA also provides a comprehensive one-year mentorship program for all winners, offering personalized guidance on, brand development, marketing and communications, operational scaling and strategic planning.
Mentors include industry veterans who offer exclusive insights, open doors to global networks, and provide the tools necessary to elevate each designer’s creative and business potential.
Through this multi-faceted support system, Fashion Trust Arabia continues its mission to empower Arab designers and champion creative excellence on a global scale.
