Designer Micaela Oliveira Honoured with the Excellence Award for Fashion in Saudi Arabia

At the culmination of the Creative Women Forum in Riyadh, Portuguese designer Micaela Oliveira was presented with the Excellence Award for Fashion, a recognition celebrating outstanding creative leadership, craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainability within the global fashion industry.

The award was graciously presented by Princess Noura Al Saud, marking a powerful moment during the forum’s closing ceremony — one that symbolised the convergence of heritage, innovation, and female leadership at a time when Saudi Arabia stands at the forefront of profound cultural and creative transformation.

A Career Defined by Craft, Vision, and Longevity

Born on 6 May in Portugal, Micaela Oliveira began her professional journey in 2002, establishing herself as an entrepreneur in the bridal and couture sector. Over more than two decades, she has built an exceptional body of work spanning bridal fashion, haute couture, and prêt-à-porter collections, underpinned by a rare dedication to detail, elegance, and technical mastery.

Her eponymous brand, Micaela Oliveira Atelier, has become synonymous with refinement, charm, and sophistication, dressing public figures and discerning clients across Portugal and internationally. The designer’s success is rooted not only in aesthetic excellence, but in a relentless pursuit of growth — reflected in continuous professional development, international research, and participation in leading fashion and haute couture exhibitions worldwide.

From her atelier in Trofa, Portugal, where her creative team develops each collection, Oliveira welcomes clients from across the globe, maintaining an intimate couture experience while operating within an increasingly international framework.

Sustainability as a Creative Responsibility

Central to the recognition bestowed in Riyadh was Oliveira’s commitment to sustainability — not as a trend, but as a long-term responsibility. Her approach to fashion embraces longevity over disposability, craftsmanship over excess, and thoughtful production aligned with environmental awareness.

This philosophy resonates strongly with the values of the Creative Women Forum, which champions conscious leadership across industries and encourages creatives to shape futures that are both innovative and ethical. Oliveira’s work demonstrates how couture can honour tradition while responding intelligently to the environmental and social demands of the present.

A Forum Shaping Global Creative Leadership

The Creative Women Forum is led by CEO and Founder of the Creative Women Platform Olga Balakleets, and Rebeca Riofrio, Executive Director of the forum, Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Society for Arts, Fashion and Sports. Under their leadership, the forum has become a powerful international platform dedicated to empowering women across the creative industries — from arts and fashion to media, technology, and entrepreneurship.

The forum’s mission is clear: to elevate women’s voices globally while fostering meaningful cultural exchange. Its presence in Saudi Arabia reflects the Kingdom’s remarkable progress, where creativity, inclusion, and innovation are advancing at an unprecedented pace, positioning the country as one of the most compelling cultural landscapes in the world today.

A Moment of Global Significance

Micaela Oliveira’s Excellence Award for Fashion stands not only as a personal achievement, but as a testament to the growing dialogue between global creative leaders and Saudi Arabia’s evolving cultural vision. It celebrates a designer whose work embodies dedication, sustainability, and timeless elegance — values that transcend borders and speak to the future of fashion itself.

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