Dubai, UAE, 8 September 2024: Roberto Cavalli closed Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) with a dramatic runway show at Dubai Design District (d3), reinforcing its standing as a luxury fashion powerhouse. The event marked the grand finale of DFW Spring/Summer 2025, co-hosted by d3 and the Arab Fashion Council, further cementing Dubai’s role as a global fashion hub.

The participation of Roberto Cavalli at DFW showcased both the regional and global resurgence of the brand. Fausto Puglisi, Creative Director of Roberto Cavalli, expressed his excitement about the event: “Dubai is a city that embodies luxury and fashion. It’s an honour to close Dubai Fashion Week in such an energetic and bold market, which aligns perfectly with the spirit of our collections.”

The runway displayed the Resort 2025 collection, which paid homage to the brand’s late founder. The collection included signature elements like iconic rose prints and zebra patterns, reflecting Roberto Cavalli’s distinctive design identity. “The brand doesn’t define a single ‘Roberto Cavalli woman,’ but rather celebrates the diversity of personalities and styles each woman embodies. This collection speaks to the individuality, strength, and beauty of women in this region,” Fausto added.

Additionally, the show introduced a special capsule collection inspired by Murano glass, featuring deep greens and blues, honouring the craftsmanship of Venice and paying tribute to Italy’s cultural heritage.

Since DAMAC Group acquired Roberto Cavalli in 2019, the brand has expanded beyond fashion into sectors like real estate and hospitality, with highlights including the Cavalli Tower in Dubai—a reflection of the brand’s luxury lifestyle ethos.

Amira Sajwani, Managing Director of DAMAC Group, shared her thoughts: “Dubai’s global fashion influence continues to grow, and we’re proud to see Roberto Cavalli leading this transformation. The brand’s Italian flair and luxury align perfectly with the Middle East, and we’re eager to see its further expansion in the region.”

Thriving Fashion Market in Dubai

Dubai continues to play a key role in the global luxury fashion industry, with a growing demand for high-end fashion across the GCC region, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This booming market is proving vital for international brands like Roberto Cavalli.

With its participation in Dubai Fashion Week, Roberto Cavalli reinforces its commitment to the region’s fashion scene. In addition to fashion, the brand offers fragrances, eyewear, and home collections and is expanding its global retail presence with new stores in London and Las Vegas, as well as exploring further opportunities across the Middle East.

For more information on Roberto Cavalli, visit www.robertocavalli.com.

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The annual festival’s line-up of programming will highlight once again Dubai’s enduring commitment to design excellence. Taking place at its home in d3, a global creative ecosystem across design, fashion, architecture and art, the landmark 10th edition of Dubai Design Week will focus on designing for a sustainable future. This theme will be integrated across the week’s programme of activities in a range of disciplines, including architecture, product design and interiors.

“Collaborative creativity can design a brighter future for the world. This milestone 10th anniversary of Dubai Design Week will showcase the very best of global design, as is evident in the level of expertise and ingenuity on display as well as the calibre of conversations taking place this year,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3) – part of TECOM Group.

“Dubai Design Week’s landmark edition will unite the design community to provide an international platform to promote regional creative talent, sustainable design, and innovation, reflecting Dubai Design District’s deep commitment to nurturing an enabling ecosystem for Dubai’s ever-growing creative and design community, in which our strategic partnership with Dubai Design Week is key. This year’s festival will be a dynamic and inspiring experience for all who attend, with a diverse range of exhibitions and events that showcase the power of design to shape the world around us.”

Key Programming at Dubai Design Week includes:

Trade Show

At the heart of Dubai Design Week is Downtown Design (6-9 November), the Middle East’s leading fair for contemporary and high-quality design, which will again take place at the Waterfront Terrace at d3. This year’s fair will be the most extensive to date with a line-up of leading international speakers, designers and brands taking part for the first time.

Installations

This year’s installation programme will feature a series of installations and pavilions open to practitioners from the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region. The theme focuses on vernacular architecture and how it can inform regenerative design. In 2023, Dubai Design Week commissioned Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla, whose pavilion ‘Of Palm’ was one of the winners of the Monocle Design Awards.

Urban Commissions

Dubai Design Week’s annual competition invites designers and architects to develop outdoor furniture for public spaces. Titled ‘Tawila,’ this year’s competition will examine the table as a facilitator of exchange, tradition, and communal experiences.

Exhibitions & Activations

Exhibitions and activations hosted by cultural organisations, educational institutions, and design-driven brands, among others, will showcase various design themes that spotlight talent as well as foster cultural discourse and knowledge-sharing.

Workshops

A programme of over 50 workshops and masterclasses designed to inspire and elevate skills across all design disciplines will cater to professionals and aspiring creatives of all ages, interests, and experience levels.

Marketplace

A consciously curated retail experience featuring designers, producers, and homegrown businesses from the region will feature a range of products including homeware, jewellery, fashion and lifestyle as well as food experiences, children’s activities and live performances.

Talks

The Forum at Downtown Design will host leading international and regional experts within the design industry to discuss the latest trends and innovations in regional and international design.

For more information about Dubai Design Week 2024, including details on the current open calls to participate, visit dubaidesignweek.ae.

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The official Dubai Fashion Week, which was launched at an intimate event this Spring, has become the region’s definitive fashion fixture. It evolves from the successful legacy of Arab Fashion Week, with shows planned in line with the global fashion calendar. This autumn, Dubai Fashion Week will again provide an international platform for emerging and established designers to grow their brands, securing Dubai’s position among the global fashion capitals of Paris, New York, London, and Milan.

Not only will regional designers get to meet and do business with international buyers and distributors, but the seven-day event will also serve as a gateway for international talent and brands to continue expanding their global footprint through the regional market. The upcoming edition will also have a strong sustainability focus, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability and the upcoming COP28 in Dubai.

Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3) – TECOM Group, said: “The global fashion compass is heading east to Dubai. The city has always been a haven for creative talent on this side of the globe. It is now drawing a remarkably diverse and innovative assortment of talent, shaping the fashion industry’s future. The latest edition of Dubai Fashion Week will be a truly momentous occasion in the global fashion calendar and prove that extending platforms for creatives can bring unexpected and extraordinary talent to the fore. Dubai Fashion Week reflects d3’s commitment to empowering designers, fueling the creative economy, and driving greater creative investment in line with the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy and Dubai Economic Agenda D33.”

Jacob Abrian, CEO of the Arab Fashion Council, said: “Dubai Fashion Week exemplifies the formidable power of fashion, evolving into a global force that unites talents across borders. The Arab Fashion Council’s steadfast mission has always been to catapult the region’s fashion industry onto the global stage, laying the foundation for a thriving creative economy. This DFW edition represents a pivotal moment in reshaping the global fashion landscape and fortifying the international fashion community. Dubai Fashion Week, with its roster of impressive global designers and strong multinational support, stands as a testament to the event’s sustainable growth. We take pride in our achievements, but our future holds a treasure trove of surprises and ambitious plans.”

The Designer Roster

Dubai Fashion Week will witness more than 25 designers representing over 12 countries, including a yet-to-be-revealed world-renowned New York-based designer, reflecting Dubai’s flourishing status as a global fashion capital.

The schedule will see Dubai Fashion Week Members showcase original collections, including homegrown designers Mrs. Keepa, Dima Ayad, and Lama Jouni, as well as Victor Weinsanto.

Further names on the Dubai runway include d3-based designers Michael Cinco, Pipatchara, and The Giving Movement, who will return to the global fashion event, alongside new names Viva Vox, Anaya, Yaspis, and Rizman Ruzaini. Dubai Fashion Week will bring together talents from the GCC and Levant, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North and South America. The works of the late Russian couturier Valentin Yudashkin will be presented in the upcoming edition, marking the brand’s first appearance in Dubai.

Also featuring on the Dubai Fashion Week events calendar will be the IGDS World Department Store Summit, the world’s largest event for department store leaders and their business partners. The event, which will be the first event organized by IGDS in the Middle East, will be staged on October 11–12, 2023, in Dubai.

Furthering its agenda to facilitate new opportunities for international talent, Dubai Fashion Week will also host The Designers Showroom, a multifunctional platform committed to cultivating a creative community and promoting talent. This new initiative will be a staple of Fashion Week, providing regional and international buyers, shoppers, and media with a common space to engage with and explore the craftsmanship of designers. See the complete list of designers here.

This season, Dubai Fashion Week will further grow its support for fresh talent by dedicating multiple slots on its calendar to young designers. Dubai Fashion Week will feature the Graduate Fashion Foundation, which will springboard new fashion talent during Graduate Fashion Week with runway shows highlighting innovative presentations by graduate students worldwide from over 30 universities.

The d3-based FAD Institute will also showcase its student’s work during a dedicated show. Prestigious Italian fashion school Polimoda is not only showcasing emerging talent with a runway show by one of their star students but is also joining hands with the AFC to launch a competition during an intimate dinner at DFW. This competition will be officially announced during the event, offering an incredible opportunity for the winner to earn a Polimoda scholarship.

Dubai Fashion Week is possible due to the generosity, commitment, and contributions of its strategic partners: Air France as the official aviation partner; Meta as the official media partner; Microsoft as the official tech partner; Nothing as the official mobile partner; Dyson as the official hair tech partner; Kiko Milano as the official makeup partner; Schwarzkopf Professional as the official haircare partner; Waldorf Astoria as the official hotel partner; and Lavazza as the official coffee partner.

For more information on Dubai Fashion Week, visit:

·  www.dubaifashionweek.ae

·  https://www.instagram.com/dubaifashionweek

The event evolved from the successful legacy of Arab Fashion Week, which in October 2022 saw its 21st edition. Dubai Fashion Week will be the definitive fashion fixture emerging from the region, featuring men’s, women’s, ready-to-wear, and couture collections and building on Dubai’s status as a global hub for business growth and investment.

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The event evolved from the successful legacy of Arab Fashion Week, which in October 2022 saw its 21st edition. Dubai Fashion Week will be the definitive fashion fixture emerging from the region, featuring Men’s, Women’s, ready-to-wear, and couture collections. It underscores TECOM Group’s commitment to cementing Dubai as a global creative capital and builds on Dubai’s status as a global hub for business growth and investment.

The announcement was made last night at an exclusive event at Dubai Design District (d3) in the presence of Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of TECOM Group, Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President – Commercial, TECOM Group, Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3), Jacob Abrian, CEO of the Arab Fashion Council, among other dignitaries, including government officials and high-profile fashion and culture media.

With shows planned in line with the global fashion calendar, Dubai Fashion Week will provide an international platform for emerging and established designers to grow their brands. Not only will regional designers get to meet and do business with international buyers and distributors, but it will also serve as a gateway for international talent and brands to continue expanding their global footprint through the regional market.

Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group, said: “Where there was Paris, Milan, London and New York, there is now Dubai. From economic activity to tourism and creativity, Dubai has carved its own space among the world’s cosmopolitan capitals, and fashion is one industry boosting its status. All eyes are on the Middle East for fashion and creativity, and now the sky is the limit. Dubai has the vision, ambition and innovation to elevate the impact and reach of creatives globally. Our evolving partnership with the Arab Fashion Council will strengthen our networks with international and regional partners and boost the industry’s contribution to the creative economy.”

Jacob Abrian, CEO of the Arab Fashion Council, said: “Dubai has arrived on the global fashion stage. Emerging and established creatives have shaped a distinct identity for the region that resonates far and wide. Our region’s fashion industry is entering a new chapter as we become increasingly active contributors to the global fashion narrative. Arab Fashion Council is proud to amplify this voice and partner with d3 and TECOM Group to launch Dubai Fashion Week, the official industry platform. Presenting Dubai as a global creative hub, Dubai Fashion Week will boost fashion exports and attract world-class investment.”

Serge Carreira, Head Emerging Brands Initiative, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode added: “Over the last years, Dubai became one of the most dynamic places for arts and creative industries. The Arab Fashion Council and Dubai Design District have been successfully promoting and supporting talents from all the regions focusing on creativity, values and excellence. Fashion is a cultural expression fuelled by tradition but also by the zeitgeist. I strongly believe that Dubai has now the capacity to become a global fashion hub addressing today’s questions of sustainability, technology and diversity.”

Expanding Dubai’s creative impact
Dubai maintains an indisputable reputation as the region’s fashion capital. Alongside successful events like Arab Fashion Week, the city’s prolific retail landscape has contributed to its status as a luxury shopping hub. Dubai’s business-friendly framework and strategic location attract major fashion houses such as Dior, Prada and Valentino, which are based in d3 alongside regional labels. Platforms such as TECOM Group’s in5 Design further enable homegrown creative entrepreneurship to reduce the barriers to entry for new talent.  

Dubai Fashion Week aims to strengthen the city’s influence on the global creative stage under its D.U.B.A.I. pillars: Diversity; Unity; Business; Ambition; and Innovation, and further enable the development of the fashion industry value chain. d3 provides an established platform to launch the program as a global creative ecosystem where leading fashion, design, and art brands from around the world converge.

Leading up to Dubai Fashion Week, the official calendar will enable brands, designers, and industry players to activate their own program of runway shows, presentations, exhibitions, pop-ups, special celebrations, and workshops in d3 and across Dubai. More details about the inaugural edition will be revealed closer to the date.

Dubai Fashion Week builds upon the many milestones of Arab Fashion Week, which, over seven years and 21 editions, include:

• Presenting hundreds of different creative designers from over 50 countries
• Attracting industry icons from around the globe and more than 250,000 fashion enthusiasts and international fashion media since its inception
• Working with an array of prestigious international partners, including the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (French body that coordinates Paris Fashion Week), to deliver new opportunities to exchange talent on both calendars
• Launching the first menswear fashion week in Asia, Middle East, and Africa
• Launching the diversity program and appointing the region’s first curvy model on the runway

Dubai Design District (d3) is part of TECOM Group’s business district portfolio, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park and Dubai Industrial City.

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The fashion scene will begin on 24 October 2021 with the Fashion Icon Awards, an exclusive pink carpet gala dinner graced by celebrities, influencers and media which will attend naming the Fashion Icon 2021 when Lebanese ace Maya Diab was named last year.

Arab Fashion Week-Women’ Spring Summer 2022 can run from the 25 to 28 October, with all shows happening at d3 and that {includes} 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, and Emergency Room, organic compound Manas, Zeena Zaki, Michael Leyva, RC Caylan, Poca & Poca and Michael Cinco. All shows are broadcast live via Facebook, Inc. Khadija Al Bastaki, decision-maker of Dubai Design District (d3), said: “d3 is like no different design and fashion community within the world. We nurture an impactful inventive community wherever international and native firms share a standard address, providing rising designers an unmatched launch pad to a bigger and brighter future.

The event can maintain its sturdy digital presence due to strategic partnerships with a bunch of powerful technology partners who will launch new initiatives to support the creative industries throughout Arab Fashion Week. GoDaddy Inc, the corporate that empowers everyday entrepreneurs around the world, is set to inventive in the UAE and MENA region to leverage their businesses online through its “Catwalk the Walk” campaign that includes Emirati designer Yara bin Shakar, famed Lebanese artist Mohamad Seif and Fashion vendee and retail skilled Zeina El Ladki.

Selina Bieber, General Manager, MENA, GoDaddy, said, “We are excited to partner with the Arab Fashion Council on this unexampled project where, together, we will support energetic designers and manufacturers with creative flair. We have seen exceptional promising talent rising in the MENA region, and GoDaddy would like to support their potential each step of the thanks to facilitate them produce and grow their businesses online.” Microsoft will launch a special campaign dedicated to celebrating the new unleash of Windows eleven which will feature 11 entrepreneurs and designers from the region, likewise as offer guests a chance to expertise its latest solutions to learn, work and play from anywhere.

Ihsan Anabtawi, Chief operating and promoting Officer at Microsoft UAE, commented: “We are excited to have Arab Fashion Week come to Dubai as an in-person event with a robust digital presence. This hybrid model of in-person engagement, increased and enhanced with best-in-class digital experiences is what we want to enable as a part of our commitment to produce the simplest potential tools for individuals to learn, work and play from anywhere. Windows eleven has been designed as a platform to form this expertise seamlessly.” At the identical time, Epson can support designers to exceed their vision through their digital innovation technology, together with collaboration with archangel Cinco that includes a novel written capsule collection.

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D3 is a hub of inspiration for creatives, artists, and designers. It will exhibit this artwork in its walkaways till April 12, 2021.

This project revolves around the occupants of the Kutupalong Refugee camp and the displacement of elephants due to the sudden arrival of the Rohingya community in 2017. With authorities having little time to plan, the Kutupalong Refugee Camp ended up being settled right on top of a number of elephant migration corridors, pathways that the animals use to move from Bangladesh to Myanmar throughout the year.

Over the years, elephants killed a number of refugees as the animals stumbled into camps in attempts to cross the forests, while other groups are trapped within pockets, unable to find a migration path.

The Bangladeshi Artist collected torn out clothes from the people living in the Kutupalong refugees camp and gave them new clothes to wear. Life-size elephants were constructed from bamboo and used-clothing to promote a balanced human co-existence with nature and to raise awareness about elephant conservation within the community. The torn out clothes were sewn by the craftswomen in the community, that were then used to cover the elephants. According to Shahdin ‘This project is an attempt to weave art, community practices, migrant experiences, trauma, and hope in a “kantha” which embodies the struggles of the stateless, be it human or animal, all over the world.’

“This project is an attempt to weave art, community practices, migrant experiences, trauma, and hope in a kantha, which embodies the struggles of the stateless, be it human or animal, all over the world,” Shadhin said in a statement.

“Elephant in the Room” is a part of the “No place like home” exhibition, organised by Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation to raise awareness around conservation and displacement of communities.

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The eighth edition of Downtown Design Week will be taking place from Monday November 8 until Friday November 12 at the d3 Waterfront and will include both regional and international creatives and brands.

Dubai Design Week exhibits regional talents and invites various international studios and artists to share their ingenuity with local communities. By connecting brands with buyers, Downtown Design Week serves as a channel for the region’s design industry to navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by the new world.

Dubai Design Week is a five day event where visitors will get the chance to learn about emerging design trends, as well as listen in on a number of industry talks featuring global industry opinion leaders. Visitors can also see the future of creative knowledge on display at the Global Grad Show, which has a spotlight on works from 100 of the most innovative universities in the world.

Exclusive pieces by regional exhibitor Etqaan who is working with local design duo, the talented Abu Dhabi based designers Fouad Mirza and Ritchie Nolasco, to create contemporary expressions of their traditional Egyptian marquetry furniture will be present.

Ediciones Jalapa of Mexico Design Festival ‘Abierto Mexicano de Diseño’ will present a new collection of furniture made from palm leaves – a material specially chosen to resonate with the region and, Ben-Tovim Design of Melbourne International Design Week who will reveal a unique furniture piece designed exclusively for the local market.

Downtown Design 2021 edition is set to be the largest and the most diverse edition. Compared to last year, the number of exhibitors will be double, with some 90 exhibitors from 24 different countries.

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