“Project Runway” is coming to the Middle East  in its Arabic version through a collaboration between the house of Elie Saab and MBC Group. This leading fashion design program is already available in different countries, including the United States.

While Lebanese designer Elie Saab will be heading the jury, Tunisian fashion icon, presenter and actress Afef Jnifen will be a jury member along with a guest-star, who will be represented by a different celebrity in every episode. The participants will be trained by Faris AlShehri from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and supervised by Elie Saab, while Lebanese-Australian beauty Jessica Kahawati will be the presenter of the program.  

“We will work in this program on enhancing the skills of the talented participants and developing their creative spirit in fashion design through innovation, the use of the right materials to implement the suggested themes in each episode, the choice of the best design techniques,… which embodies the essence of this industry and gives participants the opportunity to enter the fashion world from its widest doors,” said Elie Saab.

This program will air on MBC4 and MBC Egypt next fall, so prepare yourself for an exciting fashion treat!

Mirella Haddad