Dubai Fashion Week Unveils Stellar Line-Up for Autumn/Winter 2025-26

Emma Hodgson   |   17-01-2025

Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) has announced a stellar line-up of over 25 renowned and emerging designers for the Autumn/Winter 2025-26 edition. 

Designers from across the globe, including Australia, France, India, Indonesia, and the Middle East, will present haute couture and ready-to-wear collections.

The event will take place from the 1st to the 6th of February in Dubai Design District (d3), strategically preceding the fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, New York, and London. 

The dynamic programme will feature runway shows, citywide activations, and exclusive events, offering a unique platform for designers, buyers, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts.

For the first time, celebrated Australian couture brand Paolo Sebastian will debut on the DFW runway, marking a milestone for Australian representation at the event. 

Renowned Indian designer Manish Malhotra, a Bollywood favourite, will close the show with his signature couture creations. 

The line-up also includes DFW members such as BLSSD, Dima Ayad, Lama Jouni, Michael Cinco, and Mrs Keepa, alongside newcomers like Les Benjamins, an Istanbul-based luxury streetwear brand, and British-Iraqi designer Tara Babylon, known for her avant-garde eveningwear.

The programme celebrates diversity in fashion, with Morocco-inspired eco-conscious designer Molato and modest fashion leader RIVA joining the roster. Other notable designers include Angelo Estera, Antoine Kareh, and Manel, whose collections embody cultural richness, sustainability, and innovation.

“Steadfast demand for luxury fashion and diversity in craftsmanship continue to position the Middle East as a new growth hub for design talent,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3. 

Mohammed Aqra, Chief Strategy Officer of the Arab Fashion Council, added, “This edition reflects Dubai’s ability to unite a global community, creating a transformative force in the fashion world.”

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