With creations of satin, taffeta, muslin and lace, the Fall line from Hadi Katra paid homage to women, who have inspired countless art forms over the ages.

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The show opened with a ruffled dress of purple and pink held up with bands of silver along the neckline. A single-shouldered dress with tiers of patterned chiffon and ribbon trimming was followed by …

The Fall/Winter collection from the label ADITI, focused on ‘elaborating opulence.’ Designer Aditi Jaggi Rastogi presented a 20-outfit collection in rich fabrics of fur and velvet, while also utilising lycra, tulle and sequinned fabrics.

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Kicking off with fun short dresses and flowing kaftans, the upbeat collection progressed into lavish evening gowns and dresses. Luxurious gowns with Swarovski detailing were worn with …

Anu Moosa: 18-year-old designer Anu Moosa made her debut at Dubai Fashion Week with her collection ‘Ghost Creepers’. With heavy Goth and punk rock influences, the outfits were influenced by the likes of Vivienne Westwood.

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Moosa, a second year student at ESMOD Dubai, uses spike studs as they were seen on structured jackets, as well as leggings and short skirts. …

Having debuted last year in the Emerging Talent segment last season at Dubai Fashion Week, Nasrine Dechache of Montaigne and Arshia Khan showcased their Fall lines.

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Montaigne’s collection of simple t-shirts and conventional jackets is aimed at providing women with a style that emphasizes on comfort above all else. Power shoulders made an appearance on the runway in the form of …

Day 4 of Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011 opened with Kolkatta-based Jaya Misra presenting her ‘Navratna’ collection from her label, Lustrouz. Known for her delicate and exquisite embroidery, her line-up was in colours reflecting the ‘Navratna’ or the nine precious gems from Indian mythology.

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Highlights included a long skirt in autumn palettes paired with a long sleeved tunic; a gown of …

Showcasing his creations for the very first time in Dubai, couture designer Gaurav Gupta closed the third day of Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011. Inspired by the concept of fluidity in the world, the show was enhanced by audiovisuals of water droplets, smoke billowing, fish fins and bird wings, as they also manifested in abstract designs on the outfits.

The 26-piece show’s highlights included a short orange dress with …

The second set from the Mumbai Se segment of the evening kicked off with designer Ekta Singh’s Fall line-up. Inspired by pure glamour, the collection utilised silk chiffon, georgette and net to create a line of luxurious eveningwear. Highlights included a black bustier with intricate silver embroidery paired with a tulle-layered skirt, held together by a Swarovski-studded belt; a long dress in plissé black; a jalabiya-inspired outfit in a …

Designer duo Hemant & Nandita and Reynu Tandon presented their collections under the Mumbai Se banner. Mumbai Se is the region’s luxury Indian boutique, best known for fusing contemporary Western silhouettes with Indian detailing.

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The tribal holiday collection from Hemant & Nandita utilised patterned fabric with embroidered necklines. Chunky stones lined collars, while solid coloured tops of orange and turquoise were …

The crème de la crème of Dubai’s Pakistani community were in attendance to support the debut of Gulzeb Asif at Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011. 

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The stunning 37-piece collection comprising dresses, salwar-kameezes, lehengas and kaftans bore exquisite hand beading and crystal embellishments. Asian model Kiran Malik opened the show with a short red dress sporting a voluminous skirt. Kaftans in vibrant …

Faheema Kader – the first ever designer from South Africa at DFW – showcased her Fall/Winter line, titled ‘Gold Rush’, inspired by the country’s mineral wealth. The collection was lavish in its use of sequins, as embellishments found their way onto necklines, hemlines and along sleeves. Wide pants in black lace were worn over gold leggings, paired with corsets and elbow length gloves.

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