- SS27 edition will present homegrown and regional talents in addition to international names from a dynamic mix of markets including India, Colombia, South Korea, Vietnam, Azerbaijan and beyond
- Prominent Kuwaiti designer Yousef AlJasmi and renowned Indian couturier Tarun Tahiliani among the names showcasing
Dubai, UAE, 16 October 2026: Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), the region’s leading fashion showcase, will return to its home at Dubai Design District (d3) from 22–26 October 2026. For its Spring/Summer 2027 (SS27) edition, it will present a vibrant programme that brings together emerging homegrown talent, leading regional designers and international names from a diverse mix of fashion markets.
DFW is set to explore a number of new geographies of fashion this season, with designers and brands from Azerbaijan, Colombia, Jordan, South Korea, Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Kuwait, Egypt, India, France and Ukraine joining an array of UAE talents and the wider regional creative community. Beyond the runway, the city will become an extension of fashion week through a calendar of events, creating opportunities for cultural exchange, conversation and connection.
Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), the global creative hub that is part of TECOM Group, and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW continues to provide a vibrant and dynamic platform for both emerging and established designers to build their regional presence and connect with international audiences, buyers and industry leaders.
“With each edition, Dubai Fashion Week continues to evolve, bringing together a breadth of creative perspectives and strengthening its role as an international platform for exchange and collaboration,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group. “The SS27 edition reflects Dubai’s position as a global creative hub and one of the world’s fashion capitals, fostering meaningful connections across the industry and creating opportunities for designers and talent from around the world to thrive.”
“For Dubai Fashion Week SS27, we are proud to present a calendar that reflects the strength, diversity and growing ambition of the regional fashion industry, alongside an international line-up that brings fresh perspectives to Dubai, an evolving buyers’ programme and exciting collaborations that will bring new dimensions to the week. Together, these elements reflect our continued ambition to strengthen Dubai’s position as a global fashion destination,” said Jacob Abrian, CEO and Founder of Arab Fashion Council.
Among the designers and brands presenting this season will be Yousef AlJasmi (Kuwait), KEL’ (Ukraine), Lili Blanc (UAE), Kuni (UAE), Sara Pedram (UAE), L’Scarlett (Vietnam), ONORI (UAE), Pallavi Puri (India), GNL Couture (Azerbaijan), Adriana Capasso (Colombia), Laura Aparicio (Colombia), Mónica Schuster (Colombia), ODA Store (Colombia), Weinsanto (France), Shoma (Trinidad and Tobago), Nafsika Skourti (Jordan), Krésha Bajaj x Alok Lodha Jewels (India), Manel (UAE), Tarun Tahiliani (India), FADTALENTS, Celebrating 10 years (UAE), Picasso Institute Middle East (UAE), NIF Global x London School of Trends (India), Gigi Boutique (UAE), Christopher Italy (Italy).
The SS27 DFW Buyer’s Programme will bring together a roster of leading regional buyers alongside international department stores and digital marketplaces, supporting designers as they expand into new markets. Also extending the SS27 season beyond the runway, DFW will collaborate with Harvey Nichols on an exclusive month-long in-store pop-up, running from 1–31 October 2026. The activation will present a curated selection of emerging and established regional fashion brands.
Further strengthening the SS27 edition will be a diverse network of partners across beauty, hair, music, hospitality, F&B and production, including KIKO Milano (Makeup Partner), Schwarzkopf (Hair Partner), Spotify (Streaming Partner), Delano Dubai (Hotel Partner), Joe & The Juice (F&B Partner), Electra (Production Partner), Magnum (Audio-Visual Partner) and Gigi (Lounge Partner).