Ashgabat will host the international forum "Investing in the Future of Turkmenistan" from March 17 to 19, 2025, dedicated to the 17th anniversary of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan. As part of the event, an international contemporary fashion show will be organized in the city for the first time, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan.
Leading designers from Turkmenistan and other countries will participate in the show. Collections will be presented by the Fashion House of the Ministry of Textile Industry of Turkmenistan, as well as designers from renowned Turkmen fashion brands such as Mähirli Zenan, Jennet tagty, Mynasyp, Nagyşly güzer, Gölli, Aina Sari, and Aýperi. The showcased designs are expected to blend national traditions with modern trends.
The runway will also feature collections from top designers from Italy, France, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Sultanate of Oman.
The international fashion show will be covered by major global media outlets, including TV channels Al Arabiya TV, Al Dubai Arabiya TV, and Fashion TV, as well as publications such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, MARIE CLAIRE ARABIA, GRAZIA, HELLO RUSSIA, ELLE, and FASHION NETWORK.
The exhibition of members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan is also planned as part of the forum. Additionally, organizers have prepared a special program allowing foreign guests to visit Ashgabat’s landmarks.