Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway: The World’s Biggest Fashion Show

(Qatar, December 17, 2022) – In a celebration of fashion, music and culture, Qatar Fashion United By CR Runway, presented by Qatar Creates and CR Runway, showcased over 150 designers from six continents and 50 countries, featuring renowned names in fashion and regional and international music superstars. The mammoth show in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 20,000 spectators at Ras Abu Aboud 974 Stadium last night, two days before the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ finals.  

Conceived by Qatar Museums Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, curated by French editor and visionary stylist, Carine Roitfeld, and directed by CR Runway CEO, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway presented a dazzling array of looks from both established and up-and-coming designers. 21 Qatar-based brands presented by M7 – Qatar’s creative hub for entrepreneurship in fashion, design, and technology – have participated in the event. 

Speaking at the sidelines of the event, Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa said: “Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway celebrated music, fashion, art and architecture in the unique 974 stadium.  An accumulation of years of hard work, QFU brought together people from all corners of the world, demonstrating the true power of culture — bringing together disciplines of fashion, music, art, heritage and football to connect people and transcend borders. There could have been no better time to celebrate fashion and football than now, in the final days of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and I am so proud of all we have achieved - especially the Qatari and regional designers whose creativity and talent will lead the way for the future of fashion in the region.” 

All proceeds from the show will benefit Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that provides educational opportunities to underserved children and youth, and empowers women to become active members of their communities. 

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About Qatar Creates  

Qatar Creates curates, celebrates, and promotes cultural activities within Qatar.

Working with partners in museums, film, fashion, hospitality, cultural heritage, performing arts, and the private sector in Qatar, the Qatar Creates platform amplifies the voice of Qatar’s creative industries, directly connecting audiences to events.  

About One Pass   

One Pass is a gateway to arts and culture for all residents and visitors. One Pass holders will get access to over 300 events and experiences, including art and cultural exhibitions, museums, live events, festivals, theatre, and musicals during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Bearers of the tiered-level pass will enjoy benefits including free admission to all museums, discounts at performances, restaurants, and local retailers, as well as front-of-line privileges for during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.  

About CR Runway  

Founded in 2019, CR Runway is global fashion experience uniting the industry’s most celebrated designers and models from around the world.  Co-founded by fashion visionary and CR Fashion Book founder, Carine Roitfeld, and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, President & CEO of CR Fashion Book Ltd., CR Runway x Luisaviaroma premiered in Florence in 2019, followed by CR Runway x AmfAR, a virtual fashion show to fight against COVID-19 in 2020. Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway is the third edition of CR Runway at FIFA World Cup 2022^TM in Qatar.   

About M7  

M7 is Qatar’s epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in fashion, design and technology. Established by Qatar Museums under the leadership of Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, M7 is committed to accelerating the growth of Qatar’s creative economy by providing mentorship and opportunities for designers to build a successful business both locally and internationally, while encouraging the fashion and design industry to play their part in the growth of Qatar’s creative circular ecosystem. M7’s platforms include comprehensive incubation and mentorship programmes, world-class exhibitions and pop-ups, and public discussions. Located at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, M7 serves to create a space for creatives by working closely with its Resident Partners, Cutting Studio, Studio 7, Scale 7, Fromm, Workinton and Profiles.    

For Press Enquiries about Qatar Creates:  

Qatar Creates media contact:  

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Rania Meri – PR lead  

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+970 599 786 618  

M7 Media Contact:   

Lolwa Al Malki – Communications Coordinator   

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+974 5005 0725   

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