Esmod Dubai’s 11th Annual Graduation Fashion Show - in pictures

Graduates from Esmod Dubai produced collections that were modelled on the 50 metre runway

Designs by student designer Riza Abdullah, the dual bridal street wear. Esmod Fashion Show at city walk in Dubai. All Photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National

Designs by student designer Cécile Biscaglia, the collection takes inspiration from Cirque du Soleil. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Shivangi Suvarna (M), inspired by the mythological existence named Shiva. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Shivangi Suvarna, inspired by the mythological existence named Shiva. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Shivangi Suvarna, inspired by the mythological existence named Shiva. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Riza Abdullah (M), the dual bridal street wear. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Riza Abdullah, the dual bridal street wear. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Riza Abdullah, the dual bridal street wear. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Riza Abdullah, the dual bridal street wear. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Aynoor Elhibre (L), the collection takes inspiration from Barbie had it all. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Hissa Alboot Alshehhi, the collection that represents me. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Aynoor Elhibre, the collection takes inspiration from Barbie had it all. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Obeid Razzak (M), the collection takes inspiration from Dubai specifically the expats that live here. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Obeid Razzak, the collection takes inspiration from Dubai specifically the expats that live here. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Brandi Gribbin, the collection takes inspiration from Eco friendly fabrics that will return to the earth. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Cécile Biscaglia (M), the collection takes inspiration from Cirque du Soleil. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Cécile Biscaglia, the collection takes inspiration from Cirque du Soleil. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Lamya Divasali (M), the collection takes inspiration from Sands of Time. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Lamya Divasali, the collection takes inspiration from Sands of Time. Esmod Fashion Show.

Designs by student designer Mariam Murad, the collection takes inspiration from staple winter pieces and elements of spring. Esmod Fashion Show.

People prepare for the show. Esmod Fashion Show.

The brightest young fashion talent in the UAE gathered at City Walk, Place des Lumieres, in Dubai on Thursday evening for Esmod Dubai's 11th Annual Graduation Fashion Show.

Seventeen graduates from the Dubai branch of the French Fashion Institute (Esmod), representing 11 countries, produced collections that were modelled on the 50 metre runway. Themes included: sustainability, Emirati heritage, Avant Garde, ethical fur, Cirque du Soleil, 60s futurism and bridal streetwear.

The event was hosted by some of Dubai's leading fashion pioneers such as Zeynab El-helw (@Fashion_Pirate) and Harper's Bazaar Arabia contributor Mohammed (@mohammed), as well as Chalhoub Group's Tryano representative Rachel El Helou and the President of Esmod Paris.

Click through the gallery above to see the best collections from Esmod Dubais 11th Annual Graduation Fashion Show. All photographs by Chris Whiteoak for The National.