Houida Baridi
Houida Baridi is one of the Arab world’s most renowned designers. She established her Dubai-based fashion house in 1999. Despite challenges, her collections have been showcased in cities like Damascus, Paris, Rome, London, Saint Petersburg, Milan and Beirut. Houida’s work merges Eastern charm with modern Western styles, often drawing from her Syrian roots. Her dedication has earned her global recognition, including a Ph.D. in Creativity and honors from the Arab Businesswomen Council.
Today, she continues to inspire others, reminding us that passion and determination can turn even the most ambitious visions into reality.
From Dubai to Rome, an international career full of achievements
In 2005, Howayda achieved a major breakthrough when she was chosen to design the costumes for the Miss Italy contestants instead of an Italian designer, a rare feat in this field. This achievement placed her among the ranks of international designers and opened new doors for her internationally.
Howayda’s designs are characterized by royal glamour and luxury, as they combine oriental elegance with global influences that she studied in various cultures around the world. Her style is characterized by boldness in choosing colors and fabrics that suit the modern woman, which makes her designs a favorite of many prominent figures in the Arab world and the world. Howayda has become a major reference in fashion shows, and has gained great popularity among stars and celebrities who choose her work for their luxurious looks.
In 2010, Howayda received a PhD in Encouraging Creativity from the “International Creativity Center”, in recognition of her distinguished contributions to the development of the world of fashion and innovation. She has become a symbol of creativity and excellence, and was awarded the title “Ketorp H” in honor of her exceptional career in the world of fashion.
Howayda Al-Baridi is not just a fashion designer, but an icon of creativity and beauty in the world of fashion, and she has left a clear mark in the fashion industry on the Arab and international levels.