JEDDAH: The Fashion Commission announced on Sunday that it is accepting applications for its costume design training program in Jeddah, Saudi Press Agency reported. The program, which will run from January to March, will train 15 Saudi fashion designers to create film and theatrical clothing. It aims to give participants historical and cultural awareness, as well as practical, technical and technological skills for researching, designing and creating costumes for film and theater. The program also includes training modules on a variety of topics, including the history of Saudi fashion, textiles and accessories.  Students will be able to design and develop show costumes with reference to style, historical period and setting and select the appropriate materials and techniques for their realization by the end of the program.