A dramatic Swan Lake-inspired look from Michael Cinco. Courtesy FFWD
A dramatic Swan Lake-inspired look from Michael Cinco. Courtesy FFWD
Behind the scenes at Micheal Cinco's Fashion Forward presentation. Courtesy FFWD
Behind the scenes at Micheal Cinco's Fashion Forward presentation. Courtesy FFWD
Glittering dresses with full gowns and oversized sleeves on the Michael Cinco runway. Courtesy FFWD
Glittering dresses with full gowns and oversized sleeves on the Michael Cinco runway. Courtesy FFWD
Intricate beading, exquisite cuts and elaborate head dresses dominated at the Ezra show. Courtesy FFWD
Intricate beading, exquisite cuts and elaborate head dresses dominated at the Ezra show. Courtesy FFWD
Backstage at the Ezra show. Courtesy FFWD
Backstage at the Ezra show. Courtesy FFWD
Ezra Santos takes a bow after his presentation at Fashion Forward Dubai 2019. Courtesy FFWD
Ezra Santos takes a bow after his presentation at Fashion Forward Dubai 2019. Courtesy FFWD
The finale of Nadya Dzyak's Fashion Forward presentation. Courtesy FFWD
The finale of Nadya Dzyak's Fashion Forward presentation. Courtesy FFWD
A look from Nadya Dzyak's runway show. Courtesy FFWD
A look from Nadya Dzyak's runway show. Courtesy FFWD
Lebanese designer Roni Helou played with the idea of transparency in the fashion industry - racks of clothes were set up in the middle of the runway and models dressed themselves in front of the audience. Courtesy FFWD
Lebanese designer Roni Helou played with the idea of transparency in the fashion industry - racks of clothes were set up in the middle of the runway and models dressed themselves in front of the audience. Courtesy FFWD
For his latest collection, Helou addressed the issue of waste in the fashion industry by sourcing fabric from dead stock. Courtesy FFWD
For his latest collection, Helou addressed the issue of waste in the fashion industry by sourcing fabric from dead stock. Courtesy FFWD
The trench is reimagined at Farah Wali. Courtesy FFWD
The trench is reimagined at Farah Wali. Courtesy FFWD
Laudomia Pucci speaks about heritage and innovation on the first day of Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD
Laudomia Pucci speaks about heritage and innovation on the first day of Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD
Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5
Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5
Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5
Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5
Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5
Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5

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Highlights from Fashion Forward Dubai 2019

As the four-day event draws to a close, we pick out some of the highights

Selina Denman
Sarah Maisey

November 02, 2019

  • English
  • Arabic

The four-day extravaganza that is Fashion Forward Dubai comes to an end this evening, with a closing show by Amato. Founded in 2013 as a GCC-wide platform for emerging designers, FFWD was originally an ­industry-only event, but this year all shows and events have been open to the general public. After a self-imposed hiatus, this year's event has been an engaging display of the best talent in the region. With packed shows, long queues, striking street style and plenty of wonderful accessories on display, FFWD has proved itself to be as popular as ever.

Intricate beading, exquisite cuts and elaborate headdresses dominated on the Ezra runway; celebrity-favourite Michael Cinco delivered a sparkling display of Swan Lake-inspired gowns; and Lebanon's Roni Helou played with the idea of transparency in the fashion industry by setting up racks of clothing in the middle of the runway and inviting models to dress themselves in front of the audience. Here are some of the highlights.

While you're here
On Women's Day
6 UNDERGROUND

Director: Michael Bay

Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Adria Arjona, Dave Franco

2.5 / 5 stars

MATCH INFO

Barcelona 2
Suarez (10'), Messi (52')

Real Madrid 2
Ronaldo (14'), Bale (72')

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What is Reform?

Reform is a right-wing, populist party led by Nigel Farage, a former MEP who won a seat in the House of Commons last year at his eighth attempt and a prominent figure in the campaign for the UK to leave the European Union.

It was founded in 2018 and originally called the Brexit Party.

Many of its members previously belonged to UKIP or the mainstream Conservatives.

After Brexit took place, the party focused on the reformation of British democracy.

Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson became its first MP after defecting in March 2024.

The party gained support from Elon Musk, and had hoped the tech billionaire would make a £100m donation. However, Mr Musk changed his mind and called for Mr Farage to step down as leader in a row involving the US tycoon's support for far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson who is in prison for contempt of court.

RESULT

Al Hilal 4 Persepolis 0
Khribin (31', 54', 89'), Al Shahrani 40'
Red card: Otayf (Al Hilal, 49')

Brief scoreline:

Crystal Palace 2

Milivojevic 76' (pen), Van Aanholt 88'

Huddersfield Town 0

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