Dubai Fashion Week announces preliminary schedule for Autumn/Winter 2026/27 edition

• Dubai Fashion Week to launch the global Autumn/Winter 2026/27 season, continuing to shape and redefine the international fashion calendar
• Alberta Ferretti will open the week debuting its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, marking the Italian luxury house’s first full-scale show in the Middle East

Dubai, UAE, 19 January 2026: Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) returns to its home Dubai Design District (d3) next month, from 1-6 February 2026, with an exciting and expanded Autumn/Winter (AW) 2026/27 edition that pushes the boundaries of fashion’s future.

As the first fashion week globally to unveil AW26/27 collections, DFW continues to strengthen its position and reputation as a global platform for innovation, creative expression, cross-cultural collaboration and commercial opportunity.  

The AW26/27 edition will present rising local homegrown talents and regional names alongside designers from further afield, including Italy, India, France, UK, US and Vietnam. The Italian luxury house Alberta Ferretti will open the week, and the AW26/27 footprint will extend beyond the runway, activating the city with invite-only presentations, private dinners, and exclusive collection launches hosted by global brands and key industry stakeholders.

Co-founded by d3, the global creative ecosystem by TECOM Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW has become a catalyst for nurturing designers and accelerating their global presence. The AW26/27 edition will feature DFW Members including BLSSD, Lili Blanc, Mrs.Keepa, Lama Jouni, and Weinsanto (who is supported by the Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode).

“Dubai Fashion Week is a reflection of d3’s role as a global platform where creativity transforms into tangible success, and we are excited for the next edition that will build on our growth so far,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3) part of TECOM Group. “We look forward to welcoming returning labels and a new cohort of brands and more, further strengthening the bridge between designers and retailers at DFW, and expanding pathways to international markets. The diversity and momentum we witness each season speak to the appetite of fashion audiences worldwide, and the fact that this is happening in our city reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for fashion and creativity.” 

“Fashion today extends beyond geography and tradition, defined instead by timing, relevance, and purpose,” said Mohammed Aqra, Chief Strategy Officer, Arab Fashion Council. “DFW exists at that intersection. Opening the Autumn/Winter 2026/27 allows us to influence not just when collections are seen, but how designers enter the global conversation and supporting commercial outcomes while reinforcing Dubai’s position as gateway between regional creativity and global markets. This edition reflects a shift toward a more connected, experience-led fashion ecosystem.”

Among the other talents and brands presenting in February will be: Asjad (UAE); Absent Findings (UAE) presented by Polimoda; Dina Melwani (UAE); Kresha Bajaj (India); Timberland X Emergency Room (Lebanon); Narma (UK); Anthropologie (US); John Richmond (UK); NIF Global x London School of Trends (UK);  Dhara Shah presented by FAD Institute Dubai (UAE); L’Scarlett (Vietnam); Soramame (Vietnam); That Concept Store (UAE); and Nūra (UAE).

The AW26/27 edition of the DFW Buyer’s Programme will welcome a roster of top-tier international buyers, including major global platforms such as Revolve, alongside leading department stores, concept retailers and digital marketplaces. The programme aims to identify early-stage and growth brands with global potential that are supported by strong audience response, commercial readiness, and curated B2B access. Through the programme, DFW further cements its growing reputation as a strategic gateway for discovering the next generation of international fashion brands.