Doha, Qatar: M7 has announced the return of its highly anticipated pop-up event, Not Your Average Labels, scheduled for November 2024. Designers are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to showcase their brands at M7 and be a part of Qatar’s growing creative community.
M7 is dedicated to supporting designers by providing them with the means to gain exposure and connect with both local and international audiences. The pop-up event is a key initiative in M7’s mission to highlight the diverse talents in Qatar and the MENA region and provide platforms for them to develop successful businesses.
Curated by M7, Not Your Average Labels retail pop-up previously featured 22 unique brands from Qatar and the GCC, including coveted names such as 1309 Studios, Marpholio, Harlienz, and 1886. The event successfully created a platform for designers to present their work and engage with a wider audience, setting a high standard for future editions.
M7 is now calling for applications from talented designers with strong brand aesthetics and fresh perspectives in design to submit their entries to participate in the second edition for the retail pop-up event, which will take place over five days and will blend notable brands with new labels to discover. This year’s categories for application are ready-to-wear (menswear and womenswear), eveningwear, abaya, accessories (shoes, bags & eyewear) and home decor (excluding furniture).
Designers interested in participating are encouraged to submit their applications by completing the form and submitting all mandatory documents to ensure the processing of their application. To be considered, brands must be Qatar-based and from MENA region; officially registered and have a commercial registration license; have their own point of sale system; fully complete the application form and submit the necessary documents.
Designers are invited to submit their applications at M7 website. Following an initial screening, the M7 events team will contact selected applicants for further details.
