One of the biggest fashion events in the Middle East, Fashion Forward recently concluded it's 6th season which was held at Madinat Jumeirah from 22nd to 25th October 2015. With a string of fashion shows, industry talks, presentations, social events and parties, this season was as usual, packed with the who's who of the fashion industry and enthusiasts.
In it's own words, Fashion Forward (FFWD) aims to be the definitive fashion platform for the Middle East – a fashion movement that highlights strengths, inspires and nurtures industry growth and its wealth of talent, with the ultimate goal of driving forward the entire fashion industry in the region.
I attended Day 1 and Day 2 of the event, catching a couple of shows by new as well as established designers and was thoroughly impressed by their sheer display of amazing talent!
Read on for more highlights of the shows i watched on Day 1 and what I wore to this event on both days:
What I wore:
Top: Forever 21 // Skirt: New Look // Shoes: Kurt Geiger // Bag: Aldo // Cuff: H&M
Shows I Attended:
Hussein Bazaza:
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Images courtesy: Getty Images
Hussein Bazaza's SS’16 is inspired by the Persian culture, architecture and arts. The story behind the collection is about The Princess Mithra, who survived after nuclear bomb explosion created by King of Persia and how she lived through the rise of the nature after the explosion.
Michael Cinco
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Extravagant, voluminous, lacy and sparkly in all its glory is exactly what Michael Cinco's designs are known for. The collection inspired by Gothic churches and its breathtaking stained glass windows. The show stopper piece was absolutely mesmerizing! Although, the black cocktails dresses were slightly lacklustre, the overall collection more than made up for it.
DAY 2:
What I Wore:
Top: Zara // Skirt: Topshop // Jacket: H&M // Bag: Aldo // Shoes: New Look
I only attended FFWD day 2 for a short while and skipped day 3 since i had prior commitments. I look forward to what the next season has in store for us in April next year.
Day 3 saw yet another amazing line up of shows, of which I had attended many. It was a long, hectic day but worth every bit. I attended the Bashar Assaf, Asudari, Madiyah Al Sharqi, Dima Ayad, Hashe and Amato shows. Read on for collection reviews and pictures.
On day two i watched 2 shows and ones which i was truly looking forward to. They were, Hasan Hejazi and Dany Tabet. As usual the Mina A'Salam hotel at Madinat Jumeirah, the venue where this event was taking place, was bustling with fashion enthusiasts queuing to watch the shows. Read on to find collection reviews of the two shows, pictures as well as my outfit details for day 2:
Image credit: beautyandfashiondubai.com Fashion Forward, one of the most anticipated fashion events of Dubai, recently concluded its 4th season. Its a bi annual event which aims to celebrate regional fashion designers and provide them with a platform to showcase their amazing talent via fashion shows. Apart from the usual shows, there are also discussions and talks with renowned speakers from the fashion industry, The Garden which provides jewellery and accessory designers and brands an opportunity to exhibit their products, the fashion cafe where fashionistas grab a bite, drink, bond and interact with each other in between shows. Its also the common place for street style photographers to capture the gorgeous outfits of the attendees. It is such a happening event!
This was my first Fashion Forward, a hectic but rewarding one at that. If you've been following me on Instagram, you could probably tell how excited i was attending it because of all the pictures and videos i've been relentlessly spamming you guys with for the past few days. Sorry, not sorry!
So here it is the detailed account of my 3 days at Fashion Forward in a series of 3 blog posts. Scroll down to read about Day 1 and click here for Day 2 and Day 3.
