Dubai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 Kicks Off in September

Dubai [UAE], May 20 (ANI/WAM):
Dubai Fashion Week
(DFW), which serves as the official fashion week for Dubai and is emerging as a prominent international fashion hub, is scheduled to make its comeback this fall.

The
Spring/Summer 2026
The edition will take place from September 1st to 6th, 2025.
Dubai Design District
(
d3
), a worldwide creative center managed by TECOM Group PJSC, celebrating more than ten years of design innovation.

As the inaugural fashion event listed on the global calendar—taking place before New York, London, Milan, and Paris—the Dallas Fashion Week persists in molding the worldwide fashion discourse right at the center of the area.

The forthcoming issue comes after February’s Autumn/Winter 2025/26 presentation, where international models were showcased, culminating with an impressive finale from the Indian designer.
Manish Malhotra
, and the debut of regional and international names such as Les Benjamins and Paolo Sebastian. The event included immersive brand activations, private viewings and citywide fashion moments that attracted top retailers, creatives and media from around the world.

Co-founded by
d3
and the
Arab Fashion Council
DFW is coming back with an expanded worldwide presence and a daring new creative direction. Scheduled before major international fashion weeks, it provides designers with a strong stage to enter global markets, interact with buyers, and influence upcoming styles.

This season’s edition will showcase over 30 brands hailing from nations such as France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The catwalk will highlight a variety of cultural stories and innovative perspectives on sustainability, ethical practices, and inclusivity, further establishing DFW’s importance on the international stage.
creative economy
.

Beyond
d3
DFW will bring vibrancy to Dubai through exclusive presentations, intimate dinner events, and new collection unveilings hosted by prominent global brands and influential figures within the industry. Renowned guest designers and an expanding Buyers Program will enhance cross-border commercial prospects, offering premier buyers from Europe, the U.S., and farther regions special entry into showrooms and early brand showcases.

Designers can now submit their applications, which will be evaluated by the DFW Selection Committee. For more information or to apply, please visit:
www.dubaifashionweek.org

Dubai Design District
marks over a decade of design impact in 2025. Having launched in spring 2015,
d3
has expanded to accommodate more than 1,100 creative enterprises and approximately 20,000 professionals. (ANI/WAM)