| Forget winter and Jon Snow, autumn is coming. It is, quite simply, the best time of the year to be in Dubai. Cooler temperatures, alfresco dining and, of course, those awesome autumn-winter fashion lines! And we’ve got it all and more at City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas.
As the new season kicks off from 9 to 25 October, we’ve listed out five great reasons to head down to City Walk, discover the latest trends from the world of Arab fashion, overhaul your wardrobe with a fresh look or knock some ‘common scents’ into your fragrance collection. # 1 Arab Fashion Week @ City Walk The Arab Fashion Council welcomes the ninth edition of the Arab Fashion Week in collaboration with City Walk. Showcasing over 40 prominent designers from the Middle East, Europe and Asia, the event will feature a packed calendar of fashion shows, pop-ups, presentations and trunk shows. The event will take place from 9 to 14 October at 1422, the world’s first ready-couture store and the region’s first-ever designer acceleration hub. On 11 October, Vogue Italia will celebrate Vogue Talents Day that offers four talented designers selected by Sara Sozzani Maino, Deputy Editor in Chief at Vogue Italia Head of Vogue Talents, the unique opportunity to present their collections and become the star attractions of the day. The event will also see up-and-coming designers participate in an exclusive portfolio review by Sara Sozzani Maino, who will reward the best designers with a special feature in Vogue Italia. # 2 Streets of fashion Following the event, City Walk’s leading designer brands, including P ô lette, Diva Abaya Couture, Sandro, Maje, Ted Baker ba & sh, Karl Lagerfeld, American Vintage, Weekend Max Mara, Dani by Daniel K, Majestic Angels and 1337, will display their Fall / Winter ’19 collections across the destination during an exclusive fashion show, set to run on 17 and 18 October. # 3 Fashion workshops for kids Art of Fashion mini-workshops set up in front of Godiva will offer aspiring fashionistas the opportunity to try their hand at creating their very own customized T-shirts, fashion-themed arts and crafts, and designing clothes from a variety of fabrics and recycled materials . The kids’ workshops will take place every day from 17 to 25 October. # 4 Exquisite fragrances filling the air Visitors will have the chance to explore an open-air fragrance exhibition and sample the unique high-end perfumes available at City Walk. Participating shops will include Jovoy, Plethora, Loewe, Bramble, Emperor of London, Bvlgari, Parfums M. Micallef, K é rastase, The Art of Shaving and Lush. The outdoor fragrance fair will take place on Thursdays and Fridays from 17 to 25 October. # 5 Roaming entertainment Roaming entertainment acts will delight kids and grown-ups alike on Thursdays and Fridays from 17 to 25 October between 7pm and 10pm. Fashion Show Schedules:
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