WORDS BY DAISY SCOTT
PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAYAT OSAMAH
When it comes to celebrating your style, there's no better place to do that than at a music festival, surrounded by other people who are like you. You can take this time to experiment with silhouettes and pops of colors, that perhaps wouldn’t usually fit into your daily life.
From sticking to light natural fabrics and billowing silhouettes to representing independent brands that you support — here at FARFETCH we want to keep you in the know about what the fashion-forward groups are wearing and loving.
But where were all these fashion-forward groups this year? That's right — they were at MDLBEAST festival. The Riyadh-based music festival showcases local, regional, and international talent — on a mission to develop the region's music economy and ecosystem.
Did you head to MDLBEAST? Or were you inspired on how to dress for a music festival? We thought so. We recently took the time to speak to four influencers who headed to the festival, they spoke of their style inspirations and why MDLBEAST remains an important date in their diary.
Discover what they had to say below.
Abdulaziz Alshaya (@radioaziz)
Freestyle Footballer
When it comes to dressing for a festival, what are your main priorities?
Freedom! When it comes to embodying that, it’s the color red.
In your opinion, what would be the ideal MDLBEAST outfit?
What new designers do you feel represent modern culture the best and would be the perfect choice for festivals?
Casablanca is the perfect designer to wear to festivals.
The festival’s mission is to develop the regions music ecosystem and Saudi has made an unprecedented social reform with a commendable shift towards openness, tolerance and modernization. What are your thoughts on this change and how did it have an impact on life in Saudi?
The change has impacted all aspects of our lives as Saudis, not only music. It’s a challenging time for us as creatives, but we have more opportunities.
Noura Osamah (@nourahosamah)
Makeup Artist
When it comes to dressing for a festival, what are your main priorities?
I see myself in colorful and comfortable clothes for the festival.
In your opinion, what would be the ideal MDLBEAST outfit?
Koché coat with Dr. Martens, paired with a Coperni leather bag.
What new designers do you feel represent modern culture the best and would be the perfect choice for festivals?
The festival’s mission is to develop the regions music ecosystem and Saudi has made an unprecedented social reform with a commendable shift towards openness, tolerance and modernization. What are your thoughts on this change and how did it have an impact on life in Saudi?
I like the social change as I finally feel like myself. Musically, I like how local the DJs are getting their opportunities to work with big festivals like MDLbeast.
Yazeed (@yz.ah)
Creative Director and Model
When it comes to dressing for a festival, what are your main priorities?
I like to wear something that represents myself and my personality well.
In your opinion, what would be the ideal MDLBEAST outfit?
I planned to wear a look from Casablanca - that way I could make hundreds of different looks for the festival.
What new designers do you feel represent modern culture the best and would be the perfect choice for festivals?
Charaf Tajar.
The festival’s mission is to develop the regions music ecosystem and Saudi has made an unprecedented social reform with a commendable shift towards openness, tolerance and modernization. What are your thoughts on this change and how did it have an impact on life in Saudi?
The changes encourage the creatives to show their identity and to share their work, it has also encouraged non-creatives to try to be part of the growing scene here. I believe that we will have an impact on the art and fashion scene around the world soon.
Ahmad Alwohaibi (@a2a)
Designer of TOO DARK TO SEE TOMORROW
When it comes to dressing for a festival, what are your main priorities?
I like to wear classic vintage pieces that are also comfortable.
In your opinion, what would be the ideal MDLBEAST outfit?
Story mfg. Pants with a DUOltd sleeveless T-shirt.
What new designers do you feel represent modern culture the best and would be the perfect choice for festivals?
I like Story mfg.
The festival’s mission is to develop the regions music ecosystem and Saudi has made an unprecedented social reform with a commendable shift towards openness, tolerance and modernization. What are your thoughts on this change and how did it have an impact on life in Saudi?
It’s a great time for music and creativity in general. The change has influenced me to be different. I, for once felt that my dreams can become true.
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