HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DAY TWO OF DUBAI FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2027

Gigi Boutique showcased a curated selection of international designers, featuring resort wear, contemporary dressing and statement accessories

Ukrainian label KEL’ explored transformation through sculptural corsetry, architectural tailoring and intricate embellishments

Vietnamese label L’SCARLETT celebrated modern femininity with sculpted silhouettes, gold-toned crystals and floral detailing

GNL Couture presented romantic couture and bridalwear inspired by an enchanted garden, featuring intricate embroidery and delicate beadwork

Nafsika Skourti brought its Resort 2027 collection, blending bold colours, unexpected textures and playful details

Dubai, UAE, 24 October 2026: The Spring/Summer 2027 (SS27) edition of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) continued yesterday with a dynamic second day, showcasing a range of international perspectives and distinctive design signatures across resort wear, contemporary fashion and couture.

Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), the global creative hub that is part of TECOM Group, and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW runs until 26 October and unites leading international and regional designers, industry leaders and media, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for fashion and creativity.

GIGI BOUTIQUE

Gigi Boutique presented its unique fashion perspective through a curated selection of international designers at the Gigi Lounge at DFW. The intimate, see-now-buy-now presentation featured ready-to-shop pieces spanning resort wear, contemporary dressing and statement accessories. Blending fashion with Gigi Rigolatto’s signature hospitality, the showcase offered a glimpse into the concept store’s distinctive approach to style and lifestyle.

KEL’

Ukrainian brand KEL’ presented its SS27 collection ‘Genesis’, exploring transformation and self-expression through the symbolism of the butterfly. Created by Olena Kondratova, the collection combined precision corsetry and architectural tailoring with delicate lace, sheer tulle, velvet, and intricate 3D hand-stitched appliqués. Hand-embroidered crystals, sculptural hair accessories, and statement body jewellery completed the showcase, bringing together technical craftsmanship and wearable art. 

L’SCARLETT

Vietnamese label L’SCARLETT presented ‘AUREA’, exploring modern femininity through the interplay of light, strength and understated opulence. Designed by founder Le Nguyen, the collection featured sculpted silhouettes, fluid skirts and architectural volumes, elevated by gold-toned crystals, intricate hand embellishment and three-dimensional floral details inspired by the lily.

GNL Couture

GNL Couture showcased its SS27 collection titled ‘Le Jardin Enchanté,’ which drew inspiration from the poetry of an enchanted garden. The collection brought botanical motifs to life through intricate hand embroidery, delicate beadwork and a soft palette of mint, blush pink, pistachio green and ivory. Sculpted silhouettes, fluid draping and cascading embellishments complemented romantic eveningwear and luminous bridal creations, celebrating femininity and the artistry of couture craftsmanship.

Nafsika Skourti

Nafsika Skourti presented its Resort 2027 collection, which saw the merging of striking colour combinations, unexpected textures and playful details, balancing softness with structure and florals with metallic accents. Founded by sisters Nafsika and Stephanie Skourti, the showcase reflected the brand’s distinctive approach to individuality, sisterhood and contemporary dressing.