A stellar line-up of regional and global designers will descend on Dubai this Sunday, 4 February, for the Autumn/Winter 24/25 Dubai Fashion Week (DFW). The upcoming fashion programme sees an exciting array of new names to Dubai Fashion Week’s runways alongside leading labels, plus a calendar of exclusive presentations, events, and brand activations to inspire and attract the global fashion ecosystem.
Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW is Dubai’s official fashion week, positioning Dubai among the major fashion capitals of the world – New York, Paris, London and Milan. It will continue at its primary residence in d3, a global creative ecosystem part of TECOM Group PJSC, with experiences stretching across the city.
Following the announcement last month – broadcast on billboard screens in Times Square, New York City – DFW’s new schedule sees it leading the global fashion calendar this season and setting the tone for the international fashion agenda. The AW 24/25 programme opens with the esteemed designer duo Rizman Ruzaini – the label for which the iconic Naomi Campbell walked in the October edition of DFW; and closes with the d3-based label Designers&US.
Runway shows then get underway with an array of talented designers, including Anaya, Hummariff, Maison Sara Chraibi (a Paris Fashion Week designer making her Dubai Fashion Week debut), Choice, Riva, Selfmade, Michael Cinco, Zeena Zaki x Tryano, Reborn, Zey-ye, American Rag Cie X Fad Dubai, Emergency Room, Adolfo Dominguez, and Designers&US. DFW Members BLSSD, Lama Jouni, Dima Ayad, and Mrs Keepa are also among the talents who will showcase their collections.
“Every edition of Dubai Fashion Week represents a bold step to cement Dubai as one of the world’s fashion capitals,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3, part of TECOM Group. “This next edition of DFW promises not only to unveil the latest industry trends as told by creatives from the region and beyond but also illuminate the vibrant tapestry of Dubai’s fashion ecosystem. What makes this edition truly special is the extensive reach across the city, but always with d3 at the heart of the action. The event’s new dates, programme, structure and venues will enhance the opportunities and buyers’ network available to participating designers while elevating the experience of fashion fans near and far. The vibrant atmosphere around DFW is a testament to the city’s status as a global fashion hub.”
Dubai Fashion Week also caters to the business side of fashion with a dedicated buyer’s brunch and portfolio review that will allow designers to connect directly with local and international buyers. With its new scheduling, leading the way in the global fashion calendar ahead of New York, London, Milan and Paris, Dubai Fashion Week draws international collaborators, tastemakers, and visitors, with an extensive gathering of media and buyers arriving to view the seasonal collections.
