Saudi Arabia designer Tima Abid won the coveted Designer of the Year prize at the jointly-held Women’s Wear Daily Global Fashion Summit and Fashion Awards in Riyadh on Thursday evening.

The event was hosted by the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Co. The country’s first Fashion Awards was presented by the Chalhoub Group.

The two events honored designers and companies in the fashion, beauty and retail industries.

The Sustainability Award went to Chaldene, an eco-conscious brand owned by women from Saudi Arabia. The Fashion Stylist Award was won by Al-Anoud Al-Suwailem, and the Fashion Photography Award by Norah Al-Amri.

Streetwear brand 1886 took the Menswear Award, and Kaf by Kaf won the Womenswear Award. The Bridal Brand Prize was taken by Dar Al-Hanouf, and Yataghan received the Jewelry Brand Award.

The International Brand of the Year Award went to Loro Piana, and the International Designer of the Year Award to Norma Kamali.

There were several Saudi Arabia brands nominated for honors including Dracaena Cinnabari, Yousef Akbar and Atelier Hekayat. 

Saudi Arabia singer Loulwa delighted the audience with her performance during the gala meal.

Fashion Commission CEO Burak Cakmak, Fairchild Media Group Editor James Fallon, and representatives from the Chalhoub Group presented the awards.

The jury included senior executives and managers from the Chalhoub Group, Mytheresa, LVMH and Hia Magazine.