Welcome to the Exclusive
“Desert Rose” Fashion Show
— An evening of elegance, artistry, and timeless beauty.
The Women Around the World – GCC | Desert Rose Fashion Show unfolded on 14 November 2025 at the luxurious Royal Saray Resort, where the desert’s mystique met the world of haute couture.
For the first time in Bahrain, guests were treated to an exclusive showcase by the renowned Chinese fashion icon Grace Chen — celebrated globally as “China’s Most Sought-After Couturier” and “The Power Dresser of China.” Every silhouette bloomed like a rose beneath the stars, capturing her vision of modern femininity: powerful yet graceful, sophisticated yet soulful.
This extraordinary evening gathered dignitaries, entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders from across the GCC, celebrating the power of fashion, artistry, and global collaboration. The show highlighted the mission of Women Around the World – GCC (WAW–GCC) to empower women through dialogue, representation, and cultural exchange.
The Desert Rose Fashion Show stands as one of Bahrain’s premier events in fashion, women empowerment, and international cultural engagement, showcasing how couture and creativity can bring communities and industries together.
About
Grace Chen
Grace Chen — Founder, Designer & Visionary of Modern Chinese Couture
Grace Chen is one of China’s most celebrated fashion designers, known for blending the grace of the East with the sophistication of the West. Described by The Hollywood Reporter as “China’s Most Sought-After Couturier” and by The South China Morning Post as “The Power Dresser of China,” Grace has been redefining modern elegance since founding her namesake label in 2009. A graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), she began her career in Hollywood, designing for icons such as Oprah Winfrey and Helen Mirren. Today, her creations go beyond fashion, they serve as a language of culture, confidence, and timeless sophistication.
The House of Grace Chen, with couture homes in Shanghai, Beijing, and beyond, stands as a global symbol of elegance, culture, and confidence. In a world driven by trends, Grace Chen remains steadfast, proving that true elegance, like power, lies in authenticity and consistency. Her philosophy blends serenity, strength, and timeless beauty, creating garments that empower, inspire, and redefine modern femininity. Each creation tells a story of confidence and individuality, awakening the “heroine within” every woman. Through her artistry, Grace Chen continues to bridge East and West, crafting a legacy that celebrates cultural heritage while shaping the future of global couture.
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