• Christopher Italy’s collection drew inspiration from Italian gardens, celebrating craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach Jauncey walking the runway
  • Vietnamese fashion house Joséphine presented ‘Le Jardin de Joséphine,’ a ready-to-wear collection celebrating feminine silhouettes and contemporary design inspired by gardens
  • Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani closed DFW SS27 with ‘The Many Moods of TT,’ featuring Lebanese singer and actress Maya Diab as the showstopper

Dear Vevien Alcala

Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), the global creative hub that is part of TECOM Group, and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW has brought together leading regional and international designers, industry leaders and media, further reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for fashion and creativity.

CHRISTOPHER ITALY 

Christopher Italy presented its SS27 collection, celebrating Italian craftsmanship through the refined beauty of Italian gardens. Sunlit colours, thoughtful details and exquisite leatherwork came together in bags and shoes that embodied contemporary elegance and the Italian art of living. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach Jauncey also appeared on the runway, adding a notable presence to the show. 

JOSÉPHINE 

Vietnamese designer Joséphine presented Le Jardin de Joséphine, a ready-to-wear showcase in Dubai, 2026, bringing her creative vision to life through a collection inspired by the beauty and elegance of a garden. The presentation celebrated feminine silhouettes, thoughtful detailing and contemporary design, reflecting the designer’s distinctive approach to modern ready-to-wear. 

TARUN TAHILIANI 

Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani brought DFW SS27 to a close with ‘The Many Moods of TT,’ a showcase celebrating three decades of Indian craftsmanship, couture and contemporary design. 

Spanning bridalwear, occasion wear, menswear and couture, the presentation reflected the designer’s signature dialogue between tradition and modernity, with Lebanese singer and actress Maya Diab walking the runway as the showstopper. The grand finale featured elegant kaftans, long coats and stylised headwear, marking a new chapter for the house ahead of the opening of its first Dubai boutique.

Further strengthening the SS27 edition was a diverse network of partners across beauty, hair, music, hospitality, F&B and production, including KIKO Milano (Makeup Partner), Schwarzkopf (Hair Partner), Fiji (Hydration Partner), Delano Dubai (Hotel Partner), Joe & The Juice (F&B Partner), Electra (Production Partner), Magnum (Audio-Visual Partner) and Gigi (Lounge Partner).