DUBAI FASHION WEEK FW24/25 | DAY 4: DIMA AYAD

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Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) kicked off Fashion Month. Known as the region’s definitive fashion fixture co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council (AFC), continued its fourth day of shows.

DFW Member Dima Ayad's Autumn/Winter '24 collection took attendees back to the 90s.  Warm, earthy tones dominated the catwalk, drawing inspiration from a rich colour palette iconic of the era. The collection combined shades of rich chocolate, caramel tones, and subtle terracotta with brilliant metallic accents for pieces that balance modernity and nostalgia, sophistication and glamour.  

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DUBAI FASHION WEEK FW24/25 | DAY 3: RIVA

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Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) kicked off Fashion Month. Known as the region’s definitive fashion fixture co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council (AFC), continued its third day of shows.

With but a couple of months to go, Riva launched its highly anticipated Ramadan Collection 2024 on day two. The collection featured light, comfortable, rich linen pieces contrasting against sheer, intricately printed organza, inspiring a full house with pieces that balanced luxury with simplicity and structure with fluid designs. Featuring a range of outfits, from stylish daily pieces to elegant eveningwear, Riva’s Ramadan capsule embraced the spirit of the month through metallic hues and silver and gold embroiders and honoured the modern woman by fusing traditional designs with contemporary cuts and details. The collection's focal points included delicate floral prints, optical geometrics, and ethnic motifs, while crystal embroideries and lace appliques added a sophisticated touch.

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DUBAI FASHION WEEK FW24/25 | DAY 2: MICHAEL CINCO

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Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) kicked off Fashion Month. Known as the region’s definitive fashion fixture co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council (AFC), continued its second day of shows.

Iconic couturier Filipino designer, Michael Cinco showcased stunning looks of mens and womenswear on the second night. He presented an array of cultures, countries and more in his looks. The fabrications alone were expertly blended, printed, layered, pleated, and adorned with intricate embroidery, telling a story of harmony and royalty. A spectrum of colours took over the runway, from delicate blueish-grey gradients transitioning into deep blacks to vibrant hues of violets, aquatic blues and brilliant reds.

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DUBAI FASHION WEEK FW24/25 | DAY 2: HUMARIFF

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Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) kicked off Fashion Month. Known as the region’s definitive fashion fixture co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council (AFC), continued their second day of shows.

Humariff’s collection was created collaboratively by Tamam Humariff and students from the Humariff Academy, Amina Nariman and Zara Khodei. Inspired by mirages in the desert, the unique pieces captured the beauty of nature through different seasons with blooming flowers, rhinestones, beads, and sequins. The exchangeable three-dimensional flowers served as prints, appliqués, and individual accessories.

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DUBAI FASHION WEEK FW24/25 | DAY 2: ANAYA

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Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) kicked off Fashion Month. Known as the region’s definitive fashion fixture co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council (AFC), continued their second day of shows.

Anaya’s "La Nuit" collection made bold statements with their tailoring and modern-day power-woman looks! The inspiration came from postwar glam of the 1950s with icons like Dovima, Audrey Hepburn. Typically this brand is known to lean towards pastels but a number of the pieces shown in this collection were monochramtic featuring black, ff-white, nudes, botanical greens, and vibrant reds. The draping, corsets, lace, exaggerated sleeves, and more allowed us to be transported.

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DUBAI FASHION WEEK FW24/25 | DAY 2: MRS. KEEPA X SOTHEBY'S

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Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) kicked off Fashion Month. Known as the region’s definitive fashion fixture co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council (AFC), continued with their second day of shows.

DFW Member Mrs. Keepa celebrated the launch of the eponymous Mrs. Keepa Studio-Couture SS 24 collection in collaboration with the renowned auction house Sotheby’s Dubai. The ‘Inhale Collection’ featured avant-garde designs inspired by the shapes, textures, and movements of underwater creatures, from ethereal Sea Lilies to the fluid dance of Sea Nettles, and explores the theme of escapism.

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DUBAI FASHION WEEK FW24/25 | DAY 1: RIZMAN RUZAINI

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Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) kicked off Fashion Month. Known as the region’s definitive fashion fixture co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council (AFC), they opened last night with Rizman Ruzaini’s show.

We loved the merge of opulence meets modernity that hit the runway! The collection paid homage to Mughal Empire's grandeur, drawing inspiration from Empress Mehrunissa's timeless elegance. The runway showcased 61 meticulously crafted pieces, each a harmonious fusion of traditional cuts and contemporary twists, reflecting the brand's identity. With dhotis, kurtas, sherwani-salwar, and kurta-pajamas, the collection skillfully infuses these classics with a modern twist, embodying the distinctive identity of Rizman Ruzaini. The accessories that were showcased includes brooches, belts, and phenomenal exquisite neck adornments as well. The color palette had metallics of gold, bronze, silver, irridescent blue, and the house’s signature black. Fabrications of lame, sequined tweed, gossamer liquid satin, and custom mesh tulle was also presented.

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