Dubai has positioned itself as a global hub for luxury, art, and innovation through strategic investments in technology, fashion, fine arts any as a luxury travel destination. This commitment is shaping the growth of Dubai Fashion Week, which aims to establish itself among the world’s leading fashion events.

Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council, Dubai Fashion Week AW25/26 commences in the first week of February, prior to the major fashion week milestones in Paris, Milan, New York, and London.

The last Dubai Fashion Week was closed by Roberto Cavalli and AW25/26 is poised to be as grand with Australian couture house Paolo Sebastian to close the week. This off the back of global acclaim received from their AW24/25 collection A Lover’s Kiss, which catapulted them to new heights (designs pictured above and below).

Reinforcing Dubai’s essence as a global hub, DFW will feature more than 25 designers from countries including France, Australia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Russia, Turkey, and the UAE.

Highlights for the upcoming season include DFW Members BLSSD, Dima Ayad, Lama Jouni, Michael Cinco, Weinsanto, and Mrs Keepa. Their participation reflects Dubai’s ability to attract both established and emerging designers while fostering its own creative community.

Discover more at dubaifashionweek.org/

by Amanda Johnstone
Images: Supplied by DFW and Paolo Sebastian