HIGHLIGHTS FROM OPENING DAY OF DUBAI FASHION WEEK SS27

DUBAI, (PERLA)-- Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) opened its Spring/Summer 2027 (SS27) edition last night in spectacular style, bringing together a compelling mix of regional talent and global fashion perspectives.

 
Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3), the global creative hub that is part of TECOM Group, and the Arab Fashion Council, the opening day set the tone with a series of distinctive showcases, from glamorous couture to intricate craftsmanship and contemporary design. 

DFW, the region’s leading fashion showcase, continues until 26 October, uniting leading international and regional designers, industry leaders and media, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for fashion and creativity.   

YOUSEF ALJASMI 
Kuwaiti designer Yousef AlJasmi opened SS27 with a stunning showcase of his couture collection. Defined by a sophisticated palette of black, cream and silver, the glamorous creations reflected what the designer felt in the moment, translating his creative instinct into striking silhouettes and sophisticated detailing. The result was a captivating runway presentation that set an elegant tone for the season. 

SARA PEDRAM 
Sara Pedram Creations presented ‘The Simorgh Collection’, a couture showcase inspired by the mythical bird symbolizing strength and wisdom. The Dubai-based designer brought the collection to life through exquisite gowns featuring delicate hand embroidery, floral artistry, hand-painted details and elaborate embellishments. 

PALLAVI PURI 
Indian designer Pallavi Puri made her official debut with a spectacular showcase celebrating the artistry of handcrafted couture. Featuring 50 looks across three chapters, the collection brought together ornate embroidery, elaborate embellishments and the house’s signature equestrian influences, alongside a fresh floral edit. Created by more than 150 artisans drawing on over 21 traditional art forms, each piece reflected extraordinary craftsmanship. The show featured Indian supermodel Lisa Haydon and Lebanese actress Cyrine Abdelnour as showstoppers.

KRÉSHA BAJAJ X ALOK LODHA JEWELS 
Krésha Bajaj presented ‘The Garden of Borrowed Light’, a collection exploring the fleeting beauty of movement, light and memory. The pieces featured carefully crafted beadwork, fluid silhouettes, painterly florals and expressive embroidery. In collaboration with Alok Lodha Jewels, the presentation brought together expressive couture and exceptional colored gemstones, reflecting the fine jewelry house’s legacy dating back to 1968. 

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).