Middle East Fashion Week

Endorsed by the Middle East Fashion Council (MEFC), their joint aim is to develop emerging designers in the Middle East, helping to establish and promote them internationally, as well as bringing international brands to the region. The MEFC will be working with the four main fashion councils in England, France, Italy and the US to develop Middle Eastern fashion designers both in the region and in their respective markets.

From Ellie Saab to to Sem Sem, Death by Dolls to Zuhair Murad, there is no shortage of design talent in the Middle East.

Recently, Emirati-born brand Qasimi, founded by the late Khalid Al Qasimi, has found great success showing in London. After his untimely death, Al Qasimi’s sister Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi took over the running of the brand.

Emerging Beirut based brands like Emergency Room, who recently showed at Milan Fashion Week, continue to produce challenging and innovative work and in Saudi Arabia, there is a growing streetwear design scene.

Exact details of the designers showcased are still under wraps but with a talent pool this deep to choose from, Middle East Fashion Week could soon become one of the most exciting new dates on the fashion calendar.