The closing day of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) was a spectacular celebration of creativity and storytelling, with a lineup of powerful showcases, which included DFW members Weinsanto and Lili Blanc and a closing show by DFW Correspondent Member Les Benjamins.
DFW, the region’s definitive fashion fixture, was co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council (AFC).
Day five of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) opened with a bold and immersive showcase by THAT Concept Store, setting the tone with its striking multi-brand Fall/Winter (FW) 2025 presentation. The day came to a close with an inspiring runway by FAD Institute, where over 20 emerging design talents unveiled innovative collections rich in experimental techniques and conceptual storytelling. From established voices in contemporary luxury to the next generation of fashion creatives, the day captured the full spectrum of Dubai’s dynamic fashion landscape.
Dubai Fashion Week lit up on day four with a dynamic lineup of showcases that highlighted the diversity and creativity of global design voices, including three Dubai Fashion Week members – Mrs. Keepa, Dima Ayad and Lama Jouni. Indonesia’s Benang Jarum and Nada Puspita both presented their collections in the presence of H.E. Husin Bagis, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, in the front row. Jozeph Diarbakrli and XD Xenia Design both made their DFW debuts.
Italian fashion excellence returned to Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) last night with ‘La Moda Italiana Vol. 2,’ which saw six of Italy’s most dynamic fashion houses present their collections on Dubai’s runway. The Italian Day in Dubai, on day three of the Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) edition of DFW, was presented by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with DFW and in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Dubai Fashion Week’s (DFW) Spring/Summer 2026 edition continued its vibrant showcase last night with a global lineup of designers. Together, the presentations reinforced DFW’s vision as a truly international platform where creativity, culture, and craftsmanship converge. DFW, the region’s definitive fashion fixture, runs all week until 6 September. The event is co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council (AFC).
Dubai Fashion Week’s (DFW) Spring/Summer 2026 edition kicked off in spectacular style last night, with an opening lineup that shone a spotlight on regional and global fashion voices. Malaysian designer-duo Rizman Ruzaini set the tone for the week, starting off the runway shows with an electrifying presentation of their ‘RIMBA’ collection, followed by Emirati designer Heba Jasmi’s chic ‘Born to Rise’. Indian designer Krèsha Bajaj then made her DFW debut, showcasing her stunning ‘The Archive of Hidden Things’ collection. Together, the opening showcases embodied DFW’s vision of being a truly international platform where cultures, creativity, and craftsmanship converge. From the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia to the vibrant streets of Dubai and the ateliers of India, the night was a celebration of fashion’s power to tell stories that resonate across borders.
