International Youth Day 2026 highlights the shared hopes that unite young people across the world. According to the United Nations statistics, the world is home to nearly 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24, making it the largest generation of youth to date.
Despite different realities, they seek opportunity, participation, education and a sustainable future. This year’s theme, Different Contexts, Common Aspirations, celebrates these universal desires and the creativity of youth shaping change.
At Lavish Concepts, these aspirations are reflected in the designers we represent, many of whom began their journeys at a young age. Each brings a distinct story shaped by heritage and imagination. Their creative languages differ, yet their passion is shared: to create work that is meaningful.
Designers Shaping Contemporary Creativity
Jewellery
By Rahina brings a unique perspective shaped by her encounter with Maasai beadwork in Zanzibar. Her designs make refined, meaningful gifts for people who value artistry.
Farbasta tells stories through jewellery inspired by mythology, fine art and ancient civilisations. Techniques such as paillonné enamel preserve visible traces of history within each piece. Her jewellery is crafted to be cherished and passed on, becoming heirlooms for those who value narrative and detail.
The Soul Of celebrates strength and individuality. Its signature Hard Hat motif symbolises ambition and achievement. Their jewellery feels meaningful and wearable, shaped by a commitment to craft. These designs make empowering gifts for women forging their own paths.
Fashion and Apparel
Yarakech draws inspiration from the designer’s daughter, Yara, and the spirit of Marrakech. Its colours, architecture and craftsmanship shape each collection, infused with the bold femininity of the seventies and eighties. These pieces bring a vibrant, expressive touch to any personal wardrobe.
Flounge, founded in 2011 by Farzaneh Zahirnia, is known for timeless, high end women’s apparel. From modest beginnings, it has grown into a house defined by refined craftsmanship and individuality. Limited edition pieces highlight meticulous detail and modern elegance. Flounge offers sophisticated wardrobe additions for women who appreciate exclusivity.
ACH reinterprets Saudi Arabia’s regional patterns, motifs and traditions through contemporary abayas. Each piece reflects heritage while embracing modern design, celebrating the artistry woven into Saudi culture. ACH abayas offer a powerful way to wear pieces inspired by tradition with a contemporary edge.
Dalsh Designs, founded by Dina Alsharekh, blends ethnic and modern influences into a distinctive fashion language. Her vibrant colours, diverse patterns and artistic sensibility reflect both her Saudi roots and global experiences. Sustainability shapes her approach, resulting in expressive, culturally rich fashion for those who appreciate functionality with elegance.
Art and Interiors
Ahmed Alamri, founder of Herfah, is a designer who works with the visual heritage of southern Saudi Arabia. His practice draws on the carved architectural details and geometric language of Al Qatt Al Asiri, the women’s wall painting tradition from Asir that UNESCO inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2017. He translates these elements into contemporary craft, creating pieces that bring cultural artistry into modern interiors.
Xena Kalouti explores identity through space and material, shaping work that reflects how environments hold emotion and cultural depth. Her pieces blend heritage with contemporary form, offering highly refined pieces that elevate any interior.
MIMOSA showcases the work of Saudi artist Eman AlQurashi, whose contemporary pieces draw from heritage, language and cultural expression. Through calligraphy, symbolism and regional narratives, her work explores identity while remaining rooted in tradition. MIMOSA artworks bring expressive cultural depth to any collection.
Shared Aspirations
Across these designers, common themes emerge: purpose, connection and the desire to create work that carries meaning. Their reflections mirror the spirit of International Youth Day, showing how young people, despite different realities, share the same aspirations for opportunity, expression and a sustainable future.
Their work reflects resilience and a commitment to shaping a more connected creative landscape across the region. It is a reminder that young people’s creativity is not only a form of expression but a form of hope and beauty.