The Future of Fashion Education in Saudi Arabia | Anna Zinola & Istituto Marangoni Riyadh.

A Special Gems of Arabia Conversation with Anna ZinolaIn this exclusive full-length conversation, Hatem Alakeel, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Gems of Arabia, sits down with Anna Zinola, School & Education Director of Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, from the Royal Suite at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh.Together, they explore the future of fashion education in Saudi Arabia, the importance of combining creativity with business acumen, and why practical industry experience remains essential for aspiring designers and entrepreneurs.Anna shares insights into Istituto Marangoni's approach to developing the next generation of creative talent across fashion design, fashion communication, luxury management, branding, and business leadership. The discussion also explores Saudi Fashion Week, the rise of Saudi designers on the global stage, craftsmanship, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building a successful fashion brand.The conversation draws inspiration from some of fashion's most influential figures, including Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, Tom Ford, Domenico De Sole, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, and Karl Lagerfeld, while examining Saudi Arabia's growing role as a global creative and cultural hub.Interview by Hatem AlakeelFounder & Editor-in-Chief, Gems of ArabiaFilmed at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah RiyadhFollow:@anna.zinola@istitutomarangoniriyadh@mo_alfaisaliah@gemsofarabia@fashionasc#GemsofArabia #AnnaZinola #IstitutoMarangoni #IstitutoMarangoniRiyadh #FashionEducation #SaudiFashion #SaudiArabia #Riyadh #LuxuryEducation #FashionBusiness #SaudiFashionWeek #CreativeIndustries #FashionLeadership #LuxuryManagement #FashionDesign #FashionCommunication #SaudiDesigners #MiddleEastFashion #LuxuryIndustry #CreativeEconomy #FashionCareers #FutureOfFashion #FashionInnovation #FashionEntrepreneurship #EmergingDesigners #FashionSchool #LuxuryBrands #GiorgioArmani #GianniVersace #TomFord #KarlLagerfeld #AlexanderMcQueen #JohnGalliano #HatemAlakeel #MandarinOrientalRiyadh #Vision2030 #SaudiCreativity #FashionIndustry #LuxuryLifestyle #FashionInsights #GlobalFashion #DesignEducation #CreativeLeadership #LuxuryBusiness #KingdomOfSaudiArabia #SaudiTalent #FashionTalks #FashionPodcast #FashionInterview #EducationLeadership