Monday, October 10, 2022 – 11:49 am
DUBAI, 10th October / WAM/ The activities of the 21st edition of the Arab Fashion Week, which is held in a strategic partnership between the Arab Fashion Council and the Dubai Design District of TECOM Group, kicked off today in the Creative District.
This year, Arab Fashion Week will witness the launch of a new exhibition space built specifically for the event within the Dubai Design District, as well as prominent and large-scale events being organized for the first time, including wonderful entertainment activities, shopping experiences, outstanding dining and exciting dialogue sessions, thus establishing Dubai as a global hub for major international companies, talents and companies. Emerging in the fields of design, fashion and creativity.
The event, which continues until October 15, will be attended by a selection of designers and famous names in the fashion world, as well as a group of the most prominent media outlets, who are heading to Dubai today to cover the season of haute couture shows for fall-winter 2022-2023 and ready-to-wear for spring-summer 2023.
This week, a global collaboration between the world’s most diverse icon “Barbie” and Lebanese fashion designer Jean-Louis Sebji, the Arab designer, will be the centerpiece of this week, and this evening the exclusive fashion collection will be displayed at the Barbie Museum, which will be part of the wide-ranging events of Arab Fashion Week.
The Arab Fashion Council and Dubai Design District – the global destination for art, design and creativity – through a new exhibition space built specifically for the event, along with programs rich in events, activities and talents, are achieving an additional achievement in the context of efforts to establish Dubai as a pivotal global destination for the fashion sector.
Khadija Al Bastaki, Vice President of Dubai Design District, said: “This edition of Arab Fashion Week, the largest since the launch of this landmark event, brings a new character with a wonderful atmosphere to Dubai Design District. Through its 21st edition, Arab Fashion Week continues to develop and grow on the international scene, where we are pleased to announce that This year, we will present a new and innovative exhibition space for the fashion show, and a variety of distinguished events and activities that will enrich the experiences of professionals and those interested in the world of fashion.”
She expressed their aspiration to shed light on a selection of existing and new talents at the level of the UAE, the region and abroad, as well as a group of prominent and pioneering partnerships and cooperation agreements aimed at creating creative works from a new perspective. Dubai continues to consolidate its position on the global fashion map year following year, as the upcoming edition of the Arab Fashion Week will be the best proof of that.
For his part, Mohamed Aqrah, Chief Strategy Officer at the Arab Fashion Council, expressed their eagerness to see the agenda of the highly anticipated edition of Arab Fashion Week, which will feature the prominent collaboration between Barbie and Lebanese fashion designer Jean-Louis Sabji, as well as the first-of-its-kind Meta event #SheCreates. Pointing to the expansion of their cooperation in this event to transfer the achievements of elite women leaders who contribute to building a new future in the region and abroad to the global arena.
He affirmed their confidence that the event’s agenda will contribute to enhancing Dubai’s cultural role and adding a noticeable value to the various parties participating in this event, whether through the fashion show platforms or outside.
The events that the Arab Fashion Week will witness during the upcoming six days fall within three main agendas, including the following: Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2022-2023, Ready-to-Wear Spring-Summer 2023 and a rich set of events that will be organized within the vibrant arts and fashion district of Dubai.
More than 35 designers from 22 countries around the world will participate in the fashion shows scheduled for this evening, as the catwalks will witness a selection of the most famous designers and new and emerging talents alike. During the Arab Fashion Week, a number of distinguished events and activities will be organized that will provide visitors with a rich program of fashion shows, various experiences and ready-made artistic models.
Dina Omar / Aisha Al Suwaidi
