Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is underway with its Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) edition, which will run until the 6th of September.
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The opening night saw Malaysian couture house Rizman Ruzaini present the first collection of the season, followed by a showcase from Dubai-based designer Heba Jasmi.
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The second day saw the debut of Indian couturier Krèsha Bajaj, alongside collections from UAE-based FLTRD, Erick Bendaña of Nicaragua, and Polish label Fioletowy, followed by evening showcases from Chic & Holland from the Netherlands and Germany’s Maison Novague.
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The third day of the Fashion Week will be ‘The Italian Day in Dubai’ in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). The presentation, La Moda Italiana Vol II, is set to feature Valentina Poltronieri, Le Twins, Cose di Maglia, Gil Santucci, Avant Toi, and Be Nina.
Meanwhile, DFW Members Mrs. Keepa, Dima Ayad, and Lama Jouni are also scheduled to unveil new collections. Weinsanto, in collaboration with La Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), and Lili Blanc will further contribute to the line-up.
The remainder of the week will feature showcases from Benang Jarum, Nada Puspita, Jozeph Diarbakerli, and XD Xenia Design. That Concept Store, Buttonscarves, and Otté will present new concepts, while Jasper Conran, Tara Babylon, FADTalents | FAD Institute, and Emergency Room x Timberland are also set to take to the runway. The programme will conclude with a collection from Les Benjamins, a Correspondent Member of DFW.
Industry perspectives will also be on offer tomorrow, with a series of panel discussions called Threads Talks V4.0, held in partnership with Meta, the Arab Fashion Council, and d3. The discussions will explore shifts in power and influence within global fashion.
