Dubai Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2027 edition brought together designers from different parts of the world, each approaching the season through a distinct set of ideas. Some turned to nature and symbolism, while others explored cultural identity, colour and the construction of eveningwear.
Held at Dubai Design District (d3) from October 22 to 26, the event brought together established labels and emerging talent. Among the collections presented, six stood out for the ways they translated their inspirations into clothing.
L’SCARLETT Brings Floral Motifs to Sculptural Eveningwear

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Vietnamese designer Le Nguyen presented AUREA for L’SCARLETT, exploring femininity through defined silhouettes, fluid skirts and architectural volumes, Gold-toned crystals and intricate hand embellishment featured throughout the collection, alongside three-dimensional floral details inspired by the lily.
The flowers gave the collection a recurring visual element, particularly alongside its sculptural shapes and gold accents.
GNL Couture Takes Inspiration From an Enchanted Garden

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Azerbaijani label GNL Couture looked to an enchanted garden for Le Jardin Enchanté, its Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Among the standout looks was an ivory strapless gown embroidered with pastel vines and paired with a cape. An ice-blue halter dress featured a sheer corset waist decorated with mint flowers, while another strapless design was finished with a tiered fringe skirt. Each look interpreted the garden theme through a combination of colour, texture and embellishment.
The collection also featured bridalwear, with romantic gowns adding a softer touch to the collection.
KEL’ Uses the Butterfly as a Symbol of Change

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Ukrainian label KEL’ built its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Genesis, around the butterfly, using the symbol to explore transformation and self-expression. Designer Olena Kondratova paired corsetry with architectural tailoring, lace, sheer tulle and velvet.
The butterfly appeared in three-dimensional, hand-stitched appliqués, while hand-embroidered crystals, sculptural hair accessories and body jewellery added detail to the presentation.
Nafsika Skourti Mixes Colour With Unexpected Textures

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Jordan-based label Nafsika Skourti, founded by sisters Nafsika and Stephanie Skourti, returned to the runway after a nine-year hiatus with its Resort 2027 collection, Sisters by Choice. The collection explored sisterhood and individuality through colour combinations, metallic accents and playful textures.
Woven bandeau tops with long, floor-skimming cord fringe appeared with black trousers, introducing movement to otherwise simple silhouettes. Other looks combined floral details with metallic finishes, setting decorative elements against more restrained pieces.
The collection moved beyond familiar resortwear separates by using fringe, texture and colour to change the character of its shapes. Its approach felt expressive without relying on elaborate embellishment in every look.
Laura Aparicio Draws on Colombian Identity

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Colombian designer Laura Aparicio presented NANDA, a Spring/Summer 2027 collection rooted in Colombian identity, confidence and self-expression. Oversized silhouettes, sculptural forms and fluid fabrics appeared in saturated shades of yellow, red and blue.
Colour played a central role in the collection, while the contrast between volume and fluidity shaped the garments. Aparicio drew on cultural identity without relying solely on traditional motifs, translating her references into contemporary womenswear through proportion, movement and strong colour choices.
The collection offered a different perspective from the more embellishment-led presentations at the event, showing how silhouette and colour could carry a design concept.
Mónica Schuster Explores Celestial References

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Colombian couture label Mónica Schuster by Sermetex presented ECLIPSE, a collection of eveningwear centred on celestial imagery, transformation and feminine strength.
Sculptural capes, defined silhouettes, crystal embroidery and gold details featured throughout the designs. Looks titled Golden Aura and Golden Eclipse carried the celestial theme through their embellishment and carefully shaped forms.
The presentation took a more theatrical approach to eveningwear, using capes and defined silhouettes to create visual impact. The gold accents and crystal work reinforced the collection’s central references without moving away from its focus on couture construction.
Six Collections, Six Different Perspectives
The six collections offered different ways of translating an idea into clothing. KEL’ used the butterfly to explore transformation, L’SCARLETT developed its floral references through sculptural eveningwear, and GNL Couture brought an enchanted garden to life through embroidery and colour. Nafsika Skourti approached resortwear through texture and movement, while Laura Aparicio drew on Colombian identity and Mónica Schuster by Sermetex explored celestial references through couture.
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