Highlights from day 2 of Dubai Fashion Week DFW Spring/Summer 2026
| FLTRD opened second day of shows reaffirming role as a platform championing creativity, craftsmanship, and emerging talent in the Middle EastĀ Erick BendaƱa unveiled a celestial couture collection blending rich Nicaraguan heritageĀ Fioletowy Studio made its DFW debut with Lisa Haydon as stunning showstopperĀ Chic & Holland and Maison Novague also made their DFW debutsĀ |
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| Dear Elsadig Ahmed |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 September 2025: Dubai Fashion Weekās (DFW) Spring/Summer 2026 edition continued its vibrant showcase last night with a global lineup of designers. Together, the presentations reinforced DFWās vision as a truly international platform where creativity, culture, and craftsmanship converge. DFW, the regionās definitive fashion fixture, runs all week until 6 September. The event is co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council (AFC). DFW, the regionās definitive fashion fixture, runs all week until 6 September. The event is co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council. FLTRD FLTRD opened the second day of DFW with a powerful showcase titled āFLTRD Brings Bold Voices and New Perspectives to Dubai Fashion Weekā. Featuring āARAD and I AM,ā the presentation highlighted the platformās commitment to creativity, craftsmanship, and self-expression, while reinforcing its role as a launchpad for emerging talent. By bringing these distinct labels to the stage, FLTRD underscored its vision of cultivating a vibrant fashion community and amplifying diverse voices in the Middle East. . |
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| ERICK BENDANA Erick BendaƱa, one of the most influential designers in Latin America, unveiled his SS26 couture collection āThe Sun and The Moonā, a cosmic journey exploring light and shadow, masculine and feminine, and the eternal dance between day and night. Radiant golden gowns evoked the blazing energy of the sun, while ethereal silver creations reflected the mystique of the moon, culminating in celestial designs adorned with constellations, orbits, and cosmic spirals. Accented by jewellery created in collaboration with Panamanian jeweler Michelle Ferrer and enriched with Nicaraguan cultural heritage, the collection transformed the runway into a universe where fashion became poetry, ceremony, and myth. |
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| FIOLETOWY Fioletowy Studio made a striking debut at DFW with āElevationā, a collection that married architectural elegance with soulful storytelling. Supermodel and actress Lisa Haydon closed the show as the dazzling showstopper, embodying the collectionās spirit of resilience and transformation. Handcrafted entirely in India from pure silk, the 30-look showcase featured layered panels, asymmetrical tailoring, and cascading ruffles, inspired by the metaphor of climbing staircases. With its blend of artisanal craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and bold design language, āElevationā marked a powerful new chapter for the globally celebrated Indian label on the Middle Eastern stage. |
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| CHIC & HOLLAND Dutch couture house Chic & Holland unveiled its SS26 collection ā300 Hoursā, a dazzling tribute to time, craftsmanship, and regal elegance. Each gownārequiring hundreds of hours to createāfeatured precision-cut crystal embellishments, sculpted corsetry, and silhouettes ranging from dramatic mermaid cuts to timeless princess forms. Inspired by European royalty and baroque grandeur, the collection embodied founder and creative director Faiza Talatās vision of luxury that celebrates both strength and softness, elevating the runway with unapologetic elegance. |
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| MAISON NOVAGUEĀ Maison Novague presented its āLāĆcriture du Corpsā couture collection ā a poetic dialogue between art and fashion. Unfolding in a palette of ivory, gold, midnight navy, scarlet, and painterly purples, the collection celebrated quiet confidence through fluid silks, sculpted forms, and refined contrasts of softness and structure. Designed to honor femininity with timeless elegance, each look reflected founder and designer Fariba Pourkhajaniās ethos of strength expressed through simplicity, leaving the audience with an unforgettable sense of boldness and beauty.Ā |
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| Also, as part of the DFW program, ITA (Italian Trade Agency) x Level Shoes hosted an exclusive exhibition celebrating Italian design and craftsmanship. Italian fashion is center stage today as well with The Italian Day in Dubai and shows from:Ā Ā Valentina PoltronieriĀ Le TwinsĀ D-ExteriorĀ Gil SantucciĀ Avant ToiĀ Be NinaĀ DFWās success is possible due to strategic partnerships with leading global brands, including SOUEAST as automotive partner, Dyson as the official hair technology partner, Kiko Milano as the official make-up partner and Waldorf Astoria as the official hospitality partner. The Italian Trade Agency is DFWās main trade partner, and Meta is its main media partner. Electra and Magnum provide essential support as the production and audio-visual partners, respectively. Additional support comes from OHVU for management services, Fiji Water as the hydration partner, Grow Healthy Food for catering, and Etcetera for additional management services.Ā |
