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Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Dubai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 looks at the future from the past
Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) returns to Dubai Design District (d3) this year, September 1-6, with an expanded Spring/Summer 2026 edition that attempts to push the boundaries of fashion's future, while honouring cultural heritage and craftsmanship. Building on the success of its Fall/Winter showcase, the September edition is aimed to strengthen the event's position as a global platform for creative expression, commercial opportunity, and cross-cultural collaboration. Co-founded by d3, the global creative ecosystem by TECOM Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council, the goal of DFW is to project high levels of design excellence, anticipate trends and include diversity of presentation. The SS26 footprint will extend citywide, with invite-only presentations, private dinners and collection launches hosted by global brands and industry stakeholders. 'As d3 celebrates over a decade of nurturing design excellence, this new and expanded edition of Dubai Fashion Week shows how we have grown together,' said Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3). 'With a rich legacy of influencing the regional landscape, DFW is actively championing sustainability, innovation, and diversity in the global design narrative, cementing Dubai's position as the destination of choice for fashion and creative talent from around the world.' Models display Dima Ayad dresses. Mohammed Aqra, Chief Strategy Officer, Arab Fashion Council, said that 'with new countries joining our runway, a strengthened Buyers Programme, and transformative conversations led by Threads Talks, this season represents a powerful evolution of our platform. We're not just showcasing collections – we're building a creative economy rooted in diversity, design diplomacy, and long-term commercial impact. DFW SS26 is a bold statement of where fashion is going, and the world is watching.' The new season marks a significant global milestone as Germany, the Netherlands, and Croatia make their official runway debut at DFW; it further reinforces the platform's growing influence and international reach. Among the newcomers are Maison Novague from Germany, Chic & Holland from the Netherlands, and XD Xenia Design from Croatia, each of whom will bring individual creative narratives and cultural aesthetics to the runway. The couture calendar's diverse mix of global talents features Maison Rizman Ruzaini (Malaysia), Heba Jasmi, Michael Cinco, Kresha Bajaj (India), and Erick Bendaña (Nicaragua), as well as Maison Novague and Chic & Holland. A presentation by Etoile La Boutique. The ready-to-wear lineup welcomes a notable cohort of returning and first-time brands such as Weinsanto (France) supported by the Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, British Iraqi designer Tara Babylon, Les Benjamins (Turkey), XD Xenia Design (Croatia), Jozéph Diarbakerli (Canada), Fioletowy and London School of Trends (India), Linen Obsession, Otte, Benang Jarum, Nada Puspita, Jozeph Diarbakerli, That Concept, Buttonscarves, FLTRD, Dima Ayad, Lili Blanc, Mrs. Keepa, Lama Jouni, and BLSSD from the UAE. DFW's strategic media partner, Meta, returns with Threads Talks V4.0 – a thought-leadership series shaping the global fashion agenda from the heart of Dubai. The DFW September edition will feature cutting-edge panel discussions and exclusive seminars, spotlighting the most pressing industry trends and challenges. From shifting consumer behaviour to sustainability and AI integration, the sessions will convene global and regional buyers, C-suite leaders and brand consultants, to drive a future-forward, solutions-based dialogue. Following its strong reception in the previous season, the Buyers Programme returns to the current edition with expanded regional and international participation. The initiative will host key department stores, concept retailers and online platforms from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East – facilitating brand discovery, B2B matchmaking, and private showroom access in Dubai's thriving fashion ecosystem. Fariba Pourkhajani is a Berlin based creative director and the visionary behind Maison Novague, a fashion house known for sculptural silhouettes and poetic minimalism. Fariba's creative journey began not in a studio, but in movement; it was shaped by years of life between Berlin, Paris, Milan, London, Los Angeles, New York and Dubai. Fariba approaches fashion as a language of identity. Fashion from Les Benjamins, Turkey. Faiza Talat founded Chic & Holland in 2015, thus realising a childhood dream of bringing her vision of exquisitely crafted dresses to the world. Based in the Netherlands, Chic & Holland designs and manufactures luxurious, hand-crafted dresses for special occasions in a woman's life. Each collection is dedicated to the purity of couture colour, refined texture and embellished details. The dresses are filled with mesmerising, delicately embellished patterns, embossing a glamorous silhouette onto the magic of colours. Each dress is handmade in the in-house atelier of the couturier, passing through at least 25 pairs of hands from start to finish. It ensures quality and a high level of craftsmanship in every silhouette. Ever since it was established in the city of Čakovec, Northern Croatia, located around 90 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Croatian capital, by Ksenija Vrbanić in 1986, XD Xenia Design has been at the forefront of Croatian as well as global fashion. Through innovative and unconventional construction, combined with a style that bases its designs around specific personalities, the brand says it 'takes classic tailoring to a new dimension - to the XD Dimension.' This aspect pioneers a fresh way of fashion that focuses on expressing skillfulness, launching trends that turn into permanent markers. The label features sustainable and transparently created clothing that exudes confidence and femininity. XD Xenia Design's collections have been exclusively produced in Croatia since the brand was established, and the make has become a leading Croatian fashion studio, with an international face. It is one of the pioneers of Croatian fashion avant-garde, with more than 350 stores around the globe today.
Hypebeast
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Willy Chavarria Is the First Fashion Designer to Become an ACLU Artist Ambassador
Willy Chavarriahas officially joined theAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)as the first fashion designer to become an Artist Ambassador. In support of the ACLU's championing of LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights, Chavarria joins figures like actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and culinary personality Padma Lakshmi who have partnered with the organization to protect the human rights and freedoms of all. 'Art, music, and fashion can have tremendous impact on how we realize and promote social justice and human dignity. I'm happy to further utilize my own platform for the empowerment of others,' Chavarria said in a statement toWWD. The news comes just weeks after Chavarria staged hisSS26 runway show in Paris, which opened with a commentary on the US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. Highlighting the inhumane conditions reported at immigrant detention centers, models dressed in white uniforms sat in line formation with their heads down. The SS26 presentation concurred with the release of a collaboration with theHuman Rights Campaign and Tinder, reprising the 'How we love is who we are' graphic tees from his FW25 presentation. In January, the designer used hisFW25 Paris debutas a platform for protest as well. At the final walk, a recording of Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's critical sermon for Trump's inauguration played, pleading for the president's 'mercy' on immigrants and queer people. Following the announcement of his inclusion in the ACLU'sCreatives for Freedomcampaign in April, the designer said, 'In this moment more than any other in our lifetime, what we do and what we say must be an act of protecting human dignity and our human rights.' 'We need to band together to prove that we are not divided. The ACLU is key in guiding where and how we can align to preserve and protect democracy,' he continued. Stay tuned to Hypebeast for the latest fashion industry insights.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doechii And Tyler, The Creator Preview New Song Produced By Pharrell At Louis Vuitton Paris Show
Doechii is ascending into stardom, and Tyler, The Creator is already there, so any time they link up is a huge deal. But when the duo recently previewed a new song produced by Pharrell at the Louis Vuitton Paris show this week, the attention was nearly overwhelming. The SS26 show took place on Tuesday (June 24), with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Future, J-Hope, and more celebrities all sat front row. Toward the end of a show, the duo's new track called 'Get Right' played as models walked the runway. The song was loaded with heavy drums, hi-hats, and both artists utilized a variety of challenging vocal inflections. 'Get Right' is Tyler and the TDE artist's second collaboration, following 'Balloon' from his October 2024 album Chromakopia. 'Genius, love her,' the former Odd Future member said about Doechii during a March interview with Narduwar. 'That girl's an alien. She's an alien.' Elsewhere in the SS26 show, Clipse's new single 'So Be It' also played. Watch the show and hear 'Get Right' below. Doechii getting a song played at the Louis Vuitton Paris show wasn't just happenstance. She collaborated with Pharrell on her H-to-T look at the 2025 Met Gala this past May, which was said to have been inspired by Monica L. Miller's 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. It was a fitting muse as the book was what drove the gala's theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' The Alligator Bites Never Heal artist was also a member of the costume institute benefit host committee, which was co-chaired by Skateboard P, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton. Tyler, on the other hand, has been working with LV since last year. He was tapped to design his own capsule collection and decided to bring his GOLF imprint over to the legendary brand. His extensive collection included a reimagined Vuitton monogram motif called the Craggy Monogram. The monogram appeared on fleece jackets, collectible cereal bowls, a limited edition Courrier Lozine 110 travel trunk, and more. More from Tyler, The Creator Says "Gross" Podcasts Should Be Taken Away From Unskilled Hosts Doechii Calls Out Donald Trump And ICE At 2025 BET Awards Adin Ross Claims He Lost Millions In Brand Deals After Dissing Megan Thee Stallion, Doechii
Fashion United
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Mowalola opens first Berlin pop-up for Fashion Week
Mowalola takes its first step in brick and mortar retail in Germany. The brand is opening a pop-up in Berlin for Berlin Fashion Week. The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi's brand is opening a temporary space for the first time. It debuts at Berlin Fashion Week, Mowalola announced on Wednesday. At the P100 event location, the brand presents a curated selection of archive pieces. It also offers a first look at the upcoming AW25 mini-capsule collection. Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios The pop-up is part of the fashion and culture programme "Intervention". This is run by the Berlin PR agency Reference Studios. The SS26 shows of the internationally successful brands Lueder, GmbH, David Koma and Ottolinger are also part of the programme. The fashion shows all take place on July 2. Mowalola's temporary space is open until July 4. Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios Mowalola pop-up in Berlin Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios Mowalola is known for its unconventional and revealing looks. These represent a mix of Nigerian youth culture and the London underground scene. In doing so, Ogunlesi questions norms and redefines gender roles. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
It's promising to be big! Umbro and designer Throup announce statement collab
A 14-year gap in an important collaboration requires a statement launch. Which is why Umbro 's regroup with designer Aitor Throup is being hailed by the UK sportswear brand as 'revolutionary'. It isn't happening until next April but it will be 'cutting-edge' with their third association 'seek[ing] to challenge and disrupt conventional football training apparel through forward-thinking product innovation'. Also expect the collection 'to rewrite the design rulebook not only in football, but the world of performance apparel as a category'. Umbro first partnered with Throup on its 2009 England football home kit, when he first brought his 'signature progressive yet minimalist design aesthetic to the 'Beautiful Game'.' Following the success of this collaboration, Umbro developed its partnership with Throup in 2011 through the launch of Archive Research Project, reimagining a capsule of iconic Umbro styles and defining a new football-specific language of apparel design. The third chapter of Umbro and Aitor Throup will launch in time for SS26 in partnership with Italian sports and streetwear pioneer Slam Jam to spearhead international distribution. As they say, watch this space…
