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Grazia USA
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Everything You Need To Know About Dubai Fashion Week SS26
Photo: Supplied The countdown is officially on. Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), the region's most influential fashion platform and one of the fastest-rising names on the global style circuit, is set to return for its Spring/Summer 2026 edition from September 1 to September 6, 2025, firmly securing its position at the forefront of the international fashion calendar. Held at its long-standing home, Dubai Design District (d3), the city's beating heart of creativity, now celebrating over a decade of design innovation, DFW is once again poised to launch the global Spring/Summer season. As the very first stop before the famed Big Four (New York, London, Milan, and Paris), all eyes will turn to Dubai this September as designers, tastemakers, and fashion insiders descend on the city for a celebration of creativity, culture, and cutting-edge style. This edition follows a high-energy FW25/26 season in February, which saw a show-stopping finale by Indian couturier Manish Malhotra, international runway appearances, and a powerful spotlight on emerging regional talent, including Les Benjamins. February's schedule also featured immersive brand activations and exclusive citywide events, solidifying DFW's status as more than just a fashion showcase, but as a driving cultural force. The upcoming SS26 edition is set to elevate expectations, with a curated line-up of over 30 standout designers from across the globe, spanning France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, the UAE, and the UK. With a mission rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and cultural narrative, DFW continues to amplify designers who redefine conventional boundaries. From exclusive off-schedule events and designer dinners to global brand presentations across the city, this season will unfold as a multidimensional fashion journey. Attendees can anticipate appearances from globally renowned guest designers, private collection previews, and a dynamic Buyers Programme that connects leading international retailers from Europe, the US, and beyond with the region's brightest design talent. Founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and the Arab Fashion Council, Dubai Fashion Week is rapidly becoming a pivotal voice in global fashion conversations, from the Middle East to the world.
Filipino Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Dubai Fashion Week set to return in September; opens designer application
Dubai Fashion Week is set to return this September, bringing the spotlight back to one of the world's rising fashion capitals. The Spring/Summer 2026 edition will run from September 1 to 6, 2025, at Dubai Design District (d3), the city's creative hub. More than 30 brands from countries including France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, the UAE, and the UK are confirmed to take part and will showcase their newest collections on the Dubai runway. Applications are now open for designers who wish to join the upcoming edition. Submissions will be reviewed by the DFW Selection Committee via This season will focus on cultural diversity, sustainability, ethics, and inclusion, reinforcing Dubai's growing influence in the global fashion industry. As the first major event on the international fashion calendar, Dubai Fashion Week leads ahead of New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Aside from runway shows, the event will also host private fashion events, collection launches, and gatherings that attract industry leaders and retailers. The Buyers Programme offers access to top buyers from Europe, the US, and other regions. This edition follows the successful Autumn/Winter 2025/26 edition held last February, which featured renowned international models and ended with a standout showcase by celebrated Indian designer Manish Malhotra.
Hi Dubai
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Fashion Week Returns This September with Global Lineup and Bold Vision
Dubai Fashion Week is set to return from 1–6 September 2025, bringing its Spring/Summer 2026 edition to Dubai Design District (d3) with a powerful international presence and renewed creative energy. As the first major fashion week on the global calendar—preceding New York, London, Milan and Paris—DFW continues to assert its growing influence in the industry. This season will spotlight more than 30 designers from across the UAE, France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya and the UK, offering a platform for diverse cultural expression and forward-looking values in sustainability and ethics. The event, co-founded by d3 and the Arab Fashion Council, follows a successful Autumn/Winter 2025/26 showcase held in February, which drew international attention with appearances by major designers including Manish Malhotra and Paolo Sebastian. The previous edition also featured immersive experiences, citywide activations and attendance from global media, creatives and top-tier retailers. Strategically positioned ahead of the traditional fashion capitals, DFW provides early exposure for designers looking to access global markets and connect with international buyers. A growing Buyers Programme and a series of private viewings, exclusive presentations and collection launches across the city aim to drive business growth and creative exchange. Now entering its eleventh year, d3 has become a cornerstone of Dubai's creative economy, housing over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 professionals. With applications now open for participating designers, DFW is once again set to shape trends and elevate emerging talent from the heart of the Middle East. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Arab News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Dubai Fashion Week set to return this autumn
DUBAI: Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is set to make its return this autumn with its series of Spring/Summer 2026 shows, running from Sept. 1 to 6 at its longtime home in Dubai Design District (d3). For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ A post shared by Dubai Fashion Week (@dubaifashionweek) As the first event on the international fashion calendar — ahead of New York, London, Milan, and Paris —DFW's upcoming edition builds on the momentum of February's Autumn/Winter 2025/26 showcase, which drew widespread attention with headline-grabbing appearances by international models and a grand finale by iconic Indian designer Manish Malhotra. The season also spotlighted emerging regional voices, such as Les Benjamins, a correspondent member of the Arab Fashion Council, alongside global names like Paolo Sebastian.
CairoScene
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Dubai Fashion Week SS26 Will Take Place First Week of September
Dubai Fashion Week SS26 Will Take Place First Week of September Dubai Fashion Week will return this autumn, and it's striving to set the global tone rather than follow it. Dubai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 is officially set to take place from 1-6 September 2025. As the first official fashion week on the global calendar, DFW will open the international Spring/Summer season ahead of New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), a creative hub from TECOM Group PJSC now celebrating over a decade of designer influence, and the Arab Fashion Council, Dubai Fashion Week promises six days of runway statements, retail buzz, and regional exposure. This edition builds on the success of February's Autumn/Winter 2025/26 shows, which featured international designers such as Manish Malhotra, Paulo Sebastian, and regional debuts including Les Benjamins. More than 30 designers from across the UAE, the wider Middle East, and international fashion hubs will present their collections. The event continues to position Dubai as a key platform for cross-cultural exchange, emerging talent, and innovation in fashion, with a focus on sustainability, ethical production, and inclusive design; an emerging fashion capital in its own right, not just a stopover. Beyond the catwalk, the DFW calendar will feature exclusive dinners, designer launches, and exclusive presentations, alongside an expansion of the Buyers Programme which will draw top fashion buyers from Europe, the US, and everywhere in between for private showroom previews and brand discovery. Designer applications are now open with submissions being reviewed by the DFW Selection Committee.
