The Arab Fashion Week
The Arab Fashion Week is the official fashion week in the Arab region, particularly in Dubai. It is also considered one of the most important international fashion weeks, as it was recognized as the fifth international fashion week, along with the fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
The Arab Fashion Week is held in coordination by the Arab Fashion Council and the strategic partnership with Dubai Design District.
It takes place 4 times annually, twice in October and March for women’s, and twice in January and June for men’s.
Arab Fashion Week, in its 21st edition
The activities of the Arab Fashion Week, in its 21st edition, kicked off in Dubai on 10/10/2022. It was held as a strategic partnership between the Dubai Design District of the Tecom Group, which is responsible for managing the Media City, and the Arab Fashion Council.
The most important feature of Fashion Week this time is the construction of dedicated venues for the event in the Dubai Design District.
It included many distinctive events, which were organized for the first time, including shopping experiences, tastings, and entertainment activities. Also, It presented a program full of various experiences and distinctive offers.
It aims to consolidating Dubai’s position as a global hub for various major international companies and emerging companies in the fields of fashion, design and creativity.
The Arab Fashion Week was held with the participation of elite designers and famous names in the field of fashion. With media coverage from various media for the events of the fall-winter 2022-2023 haute couture season, and the ready-to-wear fashion shows for summer and spring 2023.
The Arab Fashion Week has become an integral part of the international fashion agenda.
Highlights of Arab Fashion Week, October 2022
- The 21st edition of the Arab Fashion Week is the largest ever; it lasted for 6 days, and was full of shows and events.
- The first collaboration of an Arab designer (Jean Louis Sabaji) with a Barbie doll, to be inspired by her collection.
- The plus size models appeared in the Arab fashion week. one of them is Tunisian model Amani Asibi.
- Showcasing the Emirati fashion brand Amato Couture, designed by Furne One, as his collection was inspired by Maharaja costumes and ancient Indian fashion in a modern way.
- Jordanian designer Farah Bseiso presented the ‘Fallen Rose’ collection from her brand, Mada’in. It was inspired by London gardens, especially the gardens of Buckingham Palace, in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
- ‘Fallen Rose’ collection
- The appearance of Egyptian blogger Lugina Salah on the show, emphasizing the support and empowerment of women.
- The participation of the Emirati brand “The Giving Movement” for the first time in the Arab Fashion Week. It presented its new collection under the title “FiftyMade.
- The fifth participation of the Parisian brand “Winsanto”, which highlights the importance of Dubai in embracing talents and important brands in the fashion world.
- Polish designer Dorota Goldpoint’s show, in which she took the audience on a journey through the meadows and orchards of Poland, as she presented outfits in muted colors full of flowers with touches of golden degrees.
Written By Rania Abu Jbarah