DUBAI: The Italian luxury label Roberto Cavalli will join the upcoming Dubai Fashion Week as guest of honor. Displaying for the first time in the Middle East, the Italian brand will close the spring/summer 2025 season with an exclusive collection. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @arabnews.lifestyle Running from Sept. 1-7 at Dubai Design District, the event will conclude with a special collection from Roberto Cavalli. The late designer Roberto Cavalli, who founded the eponymous brand in the 1970s, debuted in Paris with a collection of printed leather gowns. The name has since become synonymous with Italian luxury and glamor, featuring on international runways and red carpets, distinguished by a bold use of tropical patterns and animal prints. Today, the brand returns to the spotlight under creative director Fausto Puglisi. In a statement, Puglisi said: “We are honoured to be the guest brand at Dubai Fashion Week. Dubai is one of our biggest Middle Eastern markets, and the city’s spirit aligns perfectly with Roberto Cavalli. Showcasing here allows us to connect more deeply with our loyal clientele and new admirers alike. Our SS25 collection, exclusively edited for this event, reflects the luxurious essence of both Dubai and Roberto Cavalli.” Presenting ahead of New York Fashion Week and setting the tone for the global fashion calendar, DFW will feature more than 30 brands from France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Palestine, Russia, the UAE and the UK, displaying original streetwear and haute couture collections.