FAD Institute of Luxury, Fashion & Style showcased over 30 emerging design talents at Dubai Fashion Week SS27, with collections reflecting a diverse spectrum of creativity & craftsmanship. The show opened with soft, feminine looks before moving into bolder territory, with sharper tailoring, darker colours and more structured silhouettes. A few collections also brought in 3D printing, adding an experimental, technical edge to the runway. The palette travelled with the show, be

FADTalents visited Bella Donna Atelier in Dubai Design District for a first-hand look at textiles and bespoke craftsmanship. FADTalents stepped inside Bella Donna Atelier in Dubai Design District (d3) for an industry visit built around one of luxury fashion's least visible foundations: textiles. Students got first-hand exposure to premium fabrics, bespoke craftsmanship, and the sourcing and selection process behind the materials that ultimately define a garment's quality. The

Styling Talents interpret five global fashion labels, translating brand identity into image. FAD styling students undertook a commercial styling project built around brand interpretation, with each image centred on a globally recognised label. Before a single look was styled, students studied each brand's design philosophy, visual language and consumer aesthetic, then translated that understanding into image. For COS, the styling drew upon the brand’s signature minimalism, de

Tara Babylon, Founder & Creative Director of her namesake label, took FAD Dubai students behind the scenes of her graduate collection. FAD Dubai welcomed Tara Al-Wali, known professionally as Tara Babylon, the British-Iraqi designer and artist whose namesake label reimagines the ancient city of Babylon through vibrant, fluid womenswear. A Central Saint Martins and Parsons alumna, Tara used her own graduate collection as a working case study, tracing its development from initi

Minu Alexander, President - Apparel & H&M at Alshaya Group, joined FAD Talents for a conversation on leading fashion brands across the Middle East. FAD Dubai welcomed Minu Alexander, President of Apparel & H&M at Alshaya Group, for a conversation that traced a career built at the intersection of global fashion and regional retail. Few have shaped how international brands actually land in the Middle East as directly as she has, translating global trends into propositions that

FAD Styling students bring Verafied's vision of modern luxury to life through narrative-driven styling. FAD students undertook a commercial styling project translating the design language of Verafied New York into image. Known for refined handbags that blend functionality with elevated design, Verafied has carved a niche in accessories rooted in modern minimalism, defined by luxurious textures, sculptural form and thoughtfully engineered hardware. The styling held to the bran

Reimagining the luxury consumer experience through brand values, emotional intelligence and service excellence. FAD hosted an exclusive masterclass with Pierre Loup, Founder of SAMA LLC, a Dubai-based consultancy specialising in Learning & Development and Retail Performance. With over 15 years working alongside luxury houses including Dior, Saint Laurent and Chanel, Pierre brought an insider's read on the evolving codes of luxury. The session moved past product to examine wha

Styling students develop a commercial shoot for Bouguessa through a industry-led project. As part of their Commercial Styling module, FAD Styling students worked on a live shoot for Bouguessa under the mentorship of renowned stylist Katerina Nikolaeva. The project allowed students to experience the making of a professional fashion shoot, translating Bouguessa’s refined ready-to-wear identity into a contemporary commercial styling story. Known for its sharp tailoring and under

As part of the Chalhoub Group x FAD partnership, students explored how Gen Z is reshaping the future of luxury retail and brand engagement.

FAD Fashion Styling students created a bold editorial exploring couture, contrast and visual storytelling.

Fashion Styling students created an editorial exploring the interplay between landscape, silhouette and narrative.

Exploring the future of brand communications with Clare Holbrook, Director of PR & Communications at Maison Pyramide.

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Students explore the Ferragamo Archive and Museum, gaining rare insight into the heritage and craftsmanship of global luxury.

From celebrity styling to editorial shoots, discover the diverse career paths shaping the world of fashion styling today and how to make your mark in the industry.

An immersive learning experience inside the global fashion house Vivienne Westwood during FAD’s Europe Fashion Tour. As part of the FAD Europe Fashion Tour, students moved beyond classroom learning to experience the global fashion industry firsthand through visits to leading fashion houses, shows and cultural institutions across Europe. A key highlight of the tour was an exclusive visit to the Vivienne Westwood headquarters, offering behind-the-scenes access to one of the wor

Students explore the legacy of Gianni Versace through an immersive retrospective as part of FAD’s Europe Tour.

FAD Dubai students experienced an immersive visit to Double J Collective Gallery, engaging with contemporary art, design objects, and concept-driven creative expression. FAD Dubai Fashion Business and Fashion Design students visited the Double J Collective Gallery at Dubai Design District, an immersive space where contemporary art and design intersect. Founded by Jorge Cerveira Pinto and Jonathan Silva, the gallery brings together international and Emirati artists, showcasing

As part of the launch of FAD’s long-term collaboration with Vivienne Westwood, FAD Dubai hosted an exclusive industry briefing led by members of the brand’s Press Team. The partnership will introduce industry-led projects across the Fashion Design, Business, Styling and Image Creation departments.

FAD students attended an industry masterclass at the Maison Pyramide office, gaining firsthand insight into how one of the region’s leading brand building and communications agencies shapes luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands.