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After taking over London last season, Modest Fashion Week returns to the sandy city this March.

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The event will take place at the newly opened miX by Alain Ducasse – a glamorous hangout located at Emerald Palace Kempinski on Palm Jumeirah – and will celebrate women’s empowerment.

 

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“We see ourselves as the guardians of the industry, not the authority. We are here to support, nurture and highlight modest fashion talent from all over the world,” says co-founder, Ozlem Sahin.

Diversity – the buzzword of fashion right now with leading brands like Gucci and Prada making significant changes – is also a key focus of Dubai Modest Fashion Week, with designers of all nationalities celebrated, along with People of Determination who will also be represented at the three day event.

Dubai Modest Fashion Week is running from March 7-9 at Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai.

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