What do you think would be the runway dream of every girl? If you ask me, I would tell you that it is to go from an everyday girl next door to a real-life princess- on the same runway! And that is precisely what the 4th day of Dubai Fashion Week looked like.
The day was a striking amalgamation of contemporary fashion infused with a touch of vintage charm. The spectators were a witness to a play of visual symphony where modern elegance met masterful craftsmanship. A day like such, filled with opulent showcases, makes Dubai a global landmark in world fashion.
Viva Vox Starts The Day With A Splash Of Colours On The Canvas
A showcase presenting a collection that was made for the fearless and stout-hearted with a stealthy edge! The day started with a prolific showcase of Oleg Ovsiyov’s vision of avant-garde fashion, finessed with a blend of daunting silhouettes and exuberant colours along with fabric choices that clearly depict the Creative Director’s signature style of thinking outside the box. The collection enthralled the audience with its bold, edgy and fortuitous designs.
Lama Jouni Brings Forth The Spirit Of Female Sensuality
Lama Jouni’s collection promised a journey through the scenic scapes of a fierce femme fatale town. The spectators got a front-row seat to a quintessentially ‘Jouni’ assortment of designs - think balanced palettes with high contrasts and a wide variety of muted and monochromatic hues! What stole the show was a scintillating display of female sensuality, characterized by the versatility of silhouettes, chic dresses, and waist-enhancing separates.
CHOICE Transports The Spectators Back To The Retro 70s Charm
The 70s were calling, and CHOICE’s showcase was nothing short of a time capsule… but with a hint of novelty that made it stand apart from the crowd. The designs borrowed from the perennial taste and subtle glam of the decade. The pieces featured fabrics ranging from natural and lightweight cotton and linens to the more luxurious chiffon, silks, tweed and colour palettes that went from white and black to dessert-inspired hues.
Paired with the fluid silhouettes, the metallic embellishments and metallic fringes created a uniquely stunning visual for the spectators - one that was both soft yet suave and powerfully feminine. The pieces featured skirts and dresses with accentuating waists, asymmetric drapes, dramatic designs and versatile trench coats, which truly captured the chic essence of the era that was the 70s!
Riva Serves A Multitude Of Versatile Yet Classy Looks
Riva’s collection felt like a visual melancholy of colours, like the onset of spring against a sunset. It seamlessly paired timeless classic charm with a more contemporary sophistication on the side. The collection showcased flowy kaftans paired with enhancing silhouettes matching sets with versatile designs. All this design delicacy was complemented with intricate embroidery, shimmery accents and textured details. The collection was so flawlessly versatile that it could easily transition from an urban, out-and-about activity to a more intimate gathering; such was the range!
Michael Cinco Closes The Day With A Royal Affair
Imagine the kind of collection that would compel Miss Universe to donne a piece! Because that is precisely what ensued. Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, aggrandized the runway with her presence for Michael Cinco’s iconic presentation. The collection that had Miss Universe gracing the runway featured luxuriant gowns arrayed with intricate embellishments that left everybody’s eyes bejewelled with sheer sparkle.
The rich brocade fabrics and silhouettes blended seamlessly with the influence of royal opulence with contemporary couture. Everybody present was thoroughly enthralled by the showcase which also cemented Cinco’s place in the world of fashion as a break-out star!
Cinco’s collection closed the day with an extravagant and lush display of grandeur- a day that otherwise, too, had been nothing short of spectacular in every sense. The collection by Viva Vox captured everyone’s eye with its edgy designs and bold silhouettes to paint a visual collage of hues. And the collection by Lama Jouni brought the much awaited zeal of modern femininity by bringing comfort streetwear at par with luxury and delivering a seamless blend.
While talking about blends, one can not overlook the showcase by CHOICE, wherein we got to witness a marriage of retro elegance paired with modern effortless glam. Which was topped by Riva bringing in a myriad of looks that accompany your transition from urban diva to cosy chic! Michale Cinco closed the day with a couture collection that acted as a mirror to his pristine craftsmanship.
Last but not least, this day also concluded the Buyer Programme- which provided the designers with an intimate setting with industry professionals & emerging talents to connect and collaborate. It is initiatives like such that pave the way for camaraderie and opportunities in the fashion fraternity. It might be a self-expression but what we have to remember is that fashion is also principled on the basis that we create and foster spaces for people to express. And that is precisely what Dubai Fashion Week is all about!
