What to Expect at Dubai Fashion Week SS24

The second edition of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is back for a stunning Spring/Summer 2024 (SS24) session next month from Tuesday, October 10th to Sunday, October 15th in Dubai Design District (d3), bringing a whole lot of glitz and glam to the city.

As the region's fashion hub, Dubai is keen to cement itself as a global creative and the fifth fashion capital destination in line with the likes of Paris, Milan, London, and New York.

What to expect at Dubai Fashion Week SS24?

Formerly known as the Arab Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week will spotlight the Spring Summer 2024 collection, transforming into a sartorial haven with runway shows displaying some of the hottest new haute couture and ready-to-wear collections of women’s and men's wear. 

In the lead-up, there will be tons of happenings across Dubai including runway shows, presentations, exhibitions, pop-up events, street fashion, parties, workshops, and other stylish dos.

This SS24 edition is set to wow the audience with a generous dose of modest fashion among the collections as per the demand for conservative yet chic clothing in the region.

Who are the regional and international designers that will feature at Dubai Fashion Week SS24?

Dubai Fashion Week SS24 will showcase both regional and international designers including Dubai-based labels Amato by Furne One, Dima Ayad, streetwear brand B HYPE and global couture giants Jean Paul Gaultier, Iris Van Herpen, Moschino, and Weinsanto.

The first edition of Dubai Fashion Week took place in March and showcased the works of Dubai-based designers such as Dima Ayad, Bouguessa, Amato, Mrs. Keepa, and The Giving Movement as well as internationally-renowned names including Iris van Herpen, Jean Paul Gaultier, Antonio Marras, Blumarine, and Moschino. 

Dubai Fashion Week's history and vision

Dubai Fashion Week was founded by the Arab Fashion Council (AFC) and Dubai Design District.

The Arab Fashion Council aims to create an infrastructure for fashion in the MENA region that will help position it as an industry leader. 

Dubai Fashion Week was initially named Arab Fashion Week and commenced in 2015, as a platform to showcase the creativity and innovative fashion in the region.

In previous years, Arab Fashion Week has achieved several milestones for the region, from launching the first menswear fashion week and curvy model runway to attracting fashion icons from around the globe.