Twenty three designers will present their latest collections on the Fashion Forward (FFWD) runways this October 4 -6 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.
“Season Four is the coming together of our finest designers from across the first three seasons, and we are delighted that so many are returning to showcase their collections this October,” said Bong Guerrero, Founder and CEO of Fashion Forward.
“The FFWD journey so far has highlighted what incredible talent and creativity we have in this region and you will certainly see the best of this at Season Four.”
In addition to the catwalk designers, also returning for Season Four will be The Garden, the retail space for accessory designers to showcase their collections to buyers and guests throughout the event. This season The Garden will house over 50 accessories designers from across the region.
FFWD continues to build upon its strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), the upcoming hub of Dubai’s creative community.
“Our core objective at d3 is to act as a catalyst for the region’s design community, so that the creative talents we have in the region can achieve their aspirations, both business and artistic, while also giving the industry a taste of what Dubai can offer,” said Lindsay Miller, Managing Director, Dubai Design District (d3).
“We are looking forward to further strengthening our collaboration with Fashion Forward to help shape our vision of enhancing our creative design community,” she added.
The couture designers showing this season are: Amato by Furne One, Dany Tabet, Jean Louis Sabaji, Zareena, and Michael Cinco who was featured in America’s Next Top Model.
Showing ready-to-wear collections at Season Four are: Asudari Studio, Bashar Assaf, Ceremony, Dima Ayad, Endemage, Essa, Hasan Hejazi, House of Hâshé, House of Ronald, Madiyah Al Sharqi, Maral, Starch Foundation, Tahir Sultan, Taller Marmo, The Emperor 1688 and Velsvoir.