The CCA Artist Residencies is delighted to welcome Mohamed Benchellal, the renowned Dutch-Moroccan designer and winner of the Vogue Fashion Prize and Fashion Trust Arabia.

In Tashkent for two months, he is developing a new project that explores the intersection of fashion, culture and space inspired by Uzbekistan.
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Mohamed Benchellal redefines fashion as a form of art. His sculptural and architectural creations have been worn by queens, Hollywood icons, and fashion legends — from Alicia Keys and Priyanka Chopra to Sharon Stone and Iris Apfel.
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Since founding his brand Benchellal in 2015, he has been creating striking gowns from deadstock materials, focusing on sustainability, uniqueness, and the power of the female form.
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Today, his work is exhibited in major museums around the world, including in Qatar, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. His journey — from a small atelier in Amsterdam to the global fashion stage — continues to inspire thousands.