Arab Fashion Week brings together fashion talent from across the region and beyond and wedding gowns are firmly in the mix. Here are some of our favourite runway looks from this autumn’s fashion shows
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Arab Fashion Week has just concluded its five-day run at City Walk, Dubai. This event brings together over 20 designers from around the globe and is organised by the Arab Fashion Council, a non-profit that unites 22 Arab countries and seeks to promote the best talent and craftsmanship from the region and beyond. There is a rich seam of talent here, both established and emerging – and with wedding gowns firmly in the mix. This autumn’s shows reflected many of the trends we’ve seen on the bridal runways of Barcelona and London, especially when it comes to embellishment and high glamour. Here are 20 gowns that stood out on the runway.
1. Charbel Zoé
Charbel Zoé showed this bold embellished gown with overskirt
2. Mia Couture
French label Mia Couture gave us this stunning flower-bedecked gown
3. Valeryia As’ad
Valeryia As’ad showed this romantic gown with fine detailing on the bodice
4. Nora Al Shaikh
We love this flowing gown with fantasy sleeves from designer Nora Al Shaikh
5. Malliny
Malliny’s chic bow-belt short number features a frothy feather trim
6. Kayat
This elegant split-front gown with puff sleeves is by Kayat Couture
7. Sophie Couture
Sophie Couture’s bow-dressed and feathered gown is perfect for a ballroom wedding
8. Marmar Halim
Marmar Halim showed this ethereal gown with fine draping floral belt detail
9. Naja Saade
Naja Saade showcased this stunning traditional full gown
10. Rami Kadi
Lebanese-American designer Rami Kadi was chosen as one of the Vogue Talents at this October’s Arab Fashion Week
11. Jonathan Marc Stein
US designer Jonathan Marc Stein showed this slinky metallic gown
12. Baravia Couture
Baravia Couture aced the coming season’s trend for bold off-the-shoulder styles with this flattering silk number
13. Naja Saade
In an on-trend marine hue, Naja Saade’s gown is a glamorous alternative to white
14. Sophie Couture
Sophie Couture cut a dash with this bold strapless gown with silken top coat
15. Marmar Halim
Marmar Halim’s slim gown with tie belt was one of our favourite looks
16. Mia Couture
This refined high-necked gown by Mia Couture is a wonderful alternative colour choice
17. Rami Kadi
Rami Kadi’s simple strapless gown is cut to flow beautifully
18. Ezra Tuba
Ezra Tuba’s bird and branch one-shoulder gown captures the botanic vibe
19. Malliny
Malliny’s gown with silver belt offers a contemporary twist on occasion dressing
20. Mia Couture
This dramatic design by Mia Couture is designed for making an entrance
