DONIA SHEHADEH

Donia Shehadeh from the Accademia Di Moda in Nazareth won the prestigious young talent award with her soft pink satin ball gown adorned with intricate applications and embroidery. Her ingenuity and artistry were inspiring. As part of her well-deserved prize, she will showcase her collection during Paris Fashion Week. It's a dream come true for this budding fashion prodigy.


Accademia Di Moda The Accademia Di Moda was founded by the innovative Saher Okal, a celebrated fashion designer with accolades, particularly from Project Runway Middle East. After studying fashion in Italy through a scholarship from the Project Runway Contest, a coveted prize, he opened Accademia Di Moda. The academy became a beacon of hope for aspiring Palestinian designers. Saher Okal's pioneering initiative, offering a scholarship to study fashion in Italy as the coveted prize from Project Runway Middle East, has opened doors and shattered barriers for young Palestinian talents who face challenges in pursuing their passion for fashion in their homeland. Today, we witnessed a burgeoning wave of Palestinian creativity, with emerging talents like the trailblazing menswear designer Omri Elayan making waves on the international fashion scene in this season's men's and women's collections. The world is taking notice of the remarkable talent and artistic expression that Palestine has to offer.