Though the fourth season of Fashion Forward — October 4 to 6 — featuring exclusive names such as Amato, Asudari Studio, Zareena, Michael Cinco and more, is strictly by invitation only, here’s a list of fashion exhibitions you can actually go to for a bit of festive shopping.
What: Celebrating Vivaha.
Who: Rosy Ahluwalia, Gloriole by Kavita Gogna, Neeru’s, Sonia Mahajan, Kalista, Azuli, Golecha’s Jewels by Vijay-Sandeep, Itna Drama by Parneet, Dieu & Or by Kunal S, Veer Designs, Vasansi, Ekaani Jewels, Vinanti Manji. Also meet tarot reader and numerologist Vibha Sudarshan and Chandni Anand.
When: September 12 and 13, noon-10pm.
Where: The Address Dubai Mall.
What: En Vogue by AJK.
Who: Tarun Tahiliani, Malini Ramani, Manish Arora, Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna, Mrinalini Chandra, Jenjum Gadi, Mandira Wirk, Antar Agni by Ujjwal Dubey, Babita Malkani and Arpita Mehta among others.
When: September 13, 10am-9pm.
Where: Murooj Rotana Hotel, Al Yasat Ballroom.
What: DIVAlicious.
Who: Anju Modi, Sonaakshi Raaj, SVA Couture, Valliyan, Mehwish Mughal Couture, Earthy Myths, Studio AV by Gaurav & Nitesh, Cilvana Designs and Aarti Vijay Gupta will all be present at the Royal Arena, as well as Ghanasingh Be True Jewellers who’ll be at the Regal Arena.
When: September 19 and 20.
Where: Godolphin Ballroom, Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Contact: 050-4585265
What: sopritti.
Who: Satya Paul in his first visit to Dubai, Rimple and Harpreet Narula showcase men’s wear, Ekaya Sarees, Rahul and Anushka, Sara Nazim, Priti Valia, Label 24 including Rohit Bal, Masaba Gupta, Mandira Bedi, Gaurav Gupta, Anita Dongre, Sawan Gandhi, Archana Kochhar and Sikandar Nawaz, and Gehna Jewellery by Sunil Datwani and Estaa. Ritu Dokania and Alok Gadkar will also showcase their artwork.
When: September 20, 10am-8pm.
Where: Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, Al Yasat ballroom.
What: Glamicious Art and Fashion Exhibition.
Who: Home Decor, Handicrafts and Diwali Items, ethnic and western Wear, jewellery and accessories, cultural and contemporary art works in different mediums. Bobbi Brown’s makeup artists will offer makeovers and goody bags.
When: September 20, 10am-10pm.
Where: Grand Excelsior Hotel (previously Dhow Palace Hotel).
Contact: 050-4114638, glamiciousevents@gmail.com
What: TheFashSet.
Who: Esswara, Mounay, Shaymartian swimwear, Amira Alaoui, Racha El Abbas, Shweta Wahi, theDRESSroom.com, Remy Rue, Bullets and Butterflies, Monroe and Me, Dee by Dalia, Bedouin, The Hot Box Kit and Zahr Art.
When: September 20.
Where: A4 Community space, Alserkal Avenue.
Contact: thefasthset.com
What: Festive Fair.
Who: Hema Kaul, Mehwish Khan and Alina Asif.
When: September 20, 5-8pm.
Where: Vida Hotel Ballroom, Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard Downtown Dubai.
Contact: 050-7099379
What: Numaish Festive Fair.
Who: Gaurang, Purvi Doshi, Anushree Reddy, Mayank Anand, Shraddha Nigam, Monapali, Jayanti Reddy.
When: September 26-27.
Where: The Conrad Dubai.
Contact: 052-9275422
What: Araaish.
Who: Ritu Kumar, Vikram Phadnis, Shehla Khan, Private Collections, Diamantina, Seema Khan, Renu Tandon, House of Chic, Janavi Shawls, Bespoke Vintage Jewels, inaya, Trupsel, Leena & Tahira, Aquamarine and Dubai’s very own C’est Moi accessories. Bollywood actor and Araaish brand ambassador Suniel Shetty will also be present.
When: September 27, 11am-8 pm.
Where: Oberoi Hotel
Contact: araaish.com
