Officials of NBK Holding and VCUarts Qatar during the conference.
DOHA: Nasser Bin Khaled Holding and Mercedes-Benz announced their partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) in its 19th Annual Fashion Show “Pendulum” which will be taking place at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa on May 3.
The partnership of NBK and Mercedes-Benz is part of their social corporate responsibility to support education, culture and arts, and this partnership with VCUarts Qatar is part of wide range of partnerships with organizations in Qatar.
Sheikh Nasser bin Nawaf Al Thani, Deputy CEO, NBK Holding, said: “NBK Holding is pleased to contribute to the cultural scene and arts in Qatar. Our collaboration with an esteemed university such as VCU reflects our vision in supporting education and the cultural scene in Qatar.”
NBK Holding has a long legacy in Qatar supporting major events in various fields, culture and sports, including The NBK tennis tournament and others. The company is committed to support Qatar’s economy as well as events that enhance the image of the country.
Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf Al Thani, Operations Director – Auto, NBK Holding said: “Mercedes-Benz means art. The art if design and creativity. It is part of Mercedes-Benz brand to be aligned with fashion, design and arts.
In addition to supporting such events, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is a clear testament of our long heritage in appreciating fashion and supporting young and emerging local talents”.
This unique show, featuring the collections of 25 sophomore, junior, and senior fashion students from VCUarts Qatar, as well as four senior students from the University’s Richmond campus, will take place on May 3, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Pendulum will showcase the individual vision, creativity, and styles of VCUarts Qatar’s students. The collections on show will present an eclectic mix of day to evening looks that reflect the singular aesthetic of each student and their individual concepts. More than 100 garments, ranging from evening wear to children’s wear will be shown at “Pendulum”.
Nasser Bin Khaled and Mercedes-Benz, along with other companies will present awards to outstanding university and departmental design and academic achievements. During the show, NBK and Mercedes-Benz will display two of their iconic cars that reflects the innovation of design of the brand, the luxury S Class and the S cabriolet.
