Saudi Arabia holds its first swimwear fashion show
SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show with models in swimwear on Friday, a step that pushed the envelope in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear the abaya. The poolside show featuring the work of Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal featured mostly bodysuits in shades of red, beige and blue. Most of the models had bare shoulders and some had their midriffs partially visible. “It’s true that this country is very conservative, but we tried to show stylish swimwear that represents the Arab world,” Kanzal said. AFP. “When we came here, we
