The eighth season of Arab Fashion Week opened with a show of the brand Blumarine, who became an honorary guest of the event at the invitation of the Arab Fashion Council.

Blumarine presented a new collection autumn-winter 2019/20, which featured images specially designed by Mrs. Molinari and her team in special colors, shades and shapes for this fashion show.

The shows of the Arab Fashion Week, which took place from April 24 to 28, were presented by 70 designers from the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In addition to a large number of fashion shows, the program Arab Fashion Week included pop-up stores and presentations in the world's first store Ready Couture and the first ever Design Development Center;1422», located in the walking area of Dubai.All shows were broadcast on the official channel Arab Fashion Week and on the air of private companies. 

"It is a great honor for me to be a special guest of the Arab Fashion Council and open Arab Fashion Week. Arab Fashion Week is considered one of the most important events in the fashion world and a unique showcase for luxury brands in the region.Being here is an indicator of recognition of my efforts and a landmark event in my career. I am happy to discover Dubai, a city of international importance, combining a unique synergy of tradition and innovation.

Anna Molinari,Creative Director and Founder of Blumarine

«1422» (1 for 22 countries) – an iconic space specially created for luxury shopping, customized fashion and unique experience. It is the brainchild of the Arab Fashion Councilin partnership with Meraas and Umdasch.

"Arab Fashion Week" is a powerful platform for designers from all over the world to demonstrate the development of fashion in the Middle East. We are proud that this event is becoming an international attraction, where not only brands and media come, but also buyers from all over the world, among whom I want to highlight the connoisseurs of the premium segment from Europe, China and Russia.

Jacob Abrian, General Director of the Arab Fashion Council

Photo: Blumarine