John Galliano debuts in Middle East

Dubai Fashion 2009, the leading shopping and entertainment event in the MENA region, took off with a glittering start on Monday. To be held until 11th February 2009, the fashion event features the trends of the moment by leading fashion houses and stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, John Galliano, and the Etoile Group. It will be the first time that John Galliano presents his collections after opening his first store in the Middle East last year.

Laila Suhail, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Shopping Festival Office said: "Over the years we have endeavoured to not only feature world-renowned designers but make Dubai Fashion a platform for designers to showcase collections that make their world premiere in Dubai. This world class event has gained immense popularity and fame regionally and internationally and has become a benchmark for all similar events in the region"

Other designers on display include Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Dior, Stella Cadente, Ungaro and Valentino to name a few, presented by Etoile group.

Image: John Galliano SS08 (Picasa)