15/05/2024
#沙烏地阿拉伯 #運動休閒時尚 #市場趨勢分析
"Social media trends, health awareness, overseas education, and government initiatives are the four main factors driving the sportswear trend in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, says Reiting Lee, founder of The Oriental Hybrid, a consulting agency that connects Arabic and Chinese-speaking markets."
Athleisure (and sportswear) has always been a fashion category dear to Reiting's heart, as she grew up next to her father, a professional athlete and a national team coach, and developed a lifelong interest in dancing herself.
Fashion demand continues to increase with the significant investment into the sports industry by Saudi Arabia, for diversifying its economy and the well-being of its citizens. In 2022, the sportswear and athleisure category generated $1.3 billion in sales, and it is expected to reach $1.5 billion by 2027.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
⭐ Social media and influencers are key channels for promoting sportswear culture among Gen Z (over 60% of Saudis are under 30).
⭐ Saudi sportswear sales positively correlate to efforts in strategic collaboration with local talents and unique retail points.
⭐ Saudi women get more involved in sports, demanding more apparel options. Saudi consumers, like Chinese consumers, have national pride too.
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Special thanks to the interviewees for their insights contribution:
1️⃣ Lamya Alnahdi, accredited Saudi international basketball female referee
2️⃣ Nahar Almarzougi, international buyer of CHAPTER 04 & Pattern Riyadh
3️⃣ Saud Alajaji, founder of Saudi athleisure brand Mazrood
4️⃣ Ahmed Alharbi, founder of Saudi concept store Crowdless
5️⃣ Osama Afesh, athleisure runway model of Riyadh Fashion Week
6️⃣ Yara Alsaleem, GenZ consumer & former editor of The Oriental Hybrid
And of course, the biggest thanks for this collaboration opportunity to the amazing editor who smoothly combines all perspectives and facts in this masterpiece - Julienna Law of Jing Daily✍😎
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