Pictures: Arab Fashion week returns to Dubai

Arab Fashion Week returned to its full physical schedule from 24-28 Oct 2021 at Dubai Design District (d3), cementing Dubai’s position as a global destination for design, fashion and talent. Above, a model presents a creation by Amato Couture during the Arab Fashion Week in Dubai. Dubai designer Furne, the man behind the Amato label, has been one of the shining lights of the UAE fashion scene.

The show featured regional and international designers from the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Philippines, United States of America, Colombia, Poland, Switzerland, and France. Designers include Amato, Euphoria, Ihab Jiryis, Gosia Baczynka, Germanier, Yara Bin Shakar, Dorota Goldpoint, Autonomie, Weinsanto, Blssd, Glory Ang, Emergency Room, Ester Manas, Zeena Zaki, Michael Leyva, RC Caylan, Poca & Poca and Michael Cinco. Above, a model presents a creation by Ihab Jiryis.

A model presents a creation by Gosia Baczynska during the Arab Fashion Week in Dubai.

BLSSD, the fashion-centred design practice based in Dubai and Beirut, presented its latest collection.

A model presents a creation by Ihab Jiryis. Palestinian designer Ihab Jiryis debuted his first show on the calendar last month during the digital edition of Arab Fashion Week.

Red carpet silhouettes, a harmonious pastel colour palette and sparkling sequins made up Emirati label Euphoria’s latest offering, which stole the show.

A model presents a creation by Amato Couture. Amato is UAE’s first global designer brand that has earned itself an international cult following from royalty to international celebrities super-model Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks to singing sensations such as Beyonce, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Nicole Scherzinger and Jessie J. are all loyal patrons of the paradigmatic couture house.

Amato textures its own fabrics, luxurious fashion materials, detained with rare embellishment techniques in keeping with couture traditions.

A model presents a creation by the Polish brand Poca and Poca during the Arab Fashion Week at the Dubai Design District.

A model presents a creation by the Beirut and Dubai-based BLSSD brands.

Arab Fashion Week is now considered one of the world’s five most important fashion weeks globally.

Keeping in line with the Arab Fashion Council’s mission to continually reach a larger target audience, Arab Fashion Week has also partnered with powerful technology initiatives to maintain its advanced digital presence. Above, a model presents a creation by Amato Couture during the Arab Fashion Week in Dubai.

A model presents a creation by Euphoria.

Models present creations by Gosia Baczynska.