Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) Autumn-Winter 2025-26 concluded with an incredible grand finale by renowned Indian haute couture designer Manish Malhotra.
The highly anticipated show marked the first-ever presentation of Malhotra’s World Collection, featuring supermodels Adriana Lima and Valery Kaufman.
Malhotra, an iconic figure in India’s high fashion industry and an award-winning costume designer, showcased his signature fusion of structured silhouettes, fluid draping, and opulent embellishments.
His World Collection celebrated multicultural aesthetics, seamlessly blending Indo-Western styles with modest, Arab-inspired kaftans and abaya silhouettes. The show opened with Valery Kaufman and culminated with Adriana Lima presenting a breathtaking Malhotra masterpiece.
A notable guest list included Bollywood celebrities such as director Karan Johar, actress Malaika Arora, and actor Sanjay Dutt, alongside leading fashion influencers and industry experts.
Reflecting on his DFW debut, Malhotra expressed his deep connection to Dubai: “Dubai has always been like a second home to me. I’ve been coming here for almost 30 years, and it’s a city that fills me with a sense of happiness and expansion. That’s why I chose it for my first international flagship store and the runway debut of my World Collection.”
