MASTERCLASSES
The Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion will host 12 exclusive masterclasses across the two days, featuring influential figures shaping fashion, beauty, and culture worldwide. From consumer-focused panels and interactive workshops to thought-leadership discussions and brand showcases, the program is designed to inspire, educate, and engage. Together, these sessions reinforce Dubai Mall’s standing as a global hub for style, culture and innovation.
DAY 1 - Thursday 29th January
Street Style to Runway: Trend Interpretation
A practical styling session that takes the most directional high
fashion runway looks and reworks them into wearable, regionally
relevant street style.
Styling for Photoshoots and Social Media
How to dress for the camera, understanding lighting, composition,
and movement. Practical styling tips for both professional shoots
and social-first content creation.
Cultural Fashion Influences & Fusion Styling
Exploring how different cultural aesthetics can be layered into modern styling, blending Arab, South Asian, African, and Western
influences into unique, wearable looks.
Fragrance & Fashion: Styling Through Scent
Demonstrating how fragrance can be used as a styling element, pairing scents with fabrics, textures, and occasions to complete a look.
Colour & Style: Hair with Fashion
Showing how hair colour, style, and texture can complete a look, from editorial shoots to everyday wear. Includes modest-friendly options and trend-led colour stories.
Accessorising Like a Pro
How to use accessories to elevate a look, with a focus on
proportion, layering, and statement pieces.
Modest Fashion
Modern interpretations of modestwear across different cultures, with a focus on tailoring, layering, and styling for occasion.
Make It Up As You Go
Expert guidance will walk you through techniques, tips, and insider tricks to achieve a flawless, modern look that blends trend with timeless style.
DAY 2 - Friday 30th January
AI and The Future of Fashion
How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Design, Retail & Identity Worldwide.
Meet the Innovators Redefining the Future of Fashion.
Building a Billion Dollar Fragrance Brand
How to turn perfume into the perfect business.
Meet the Pioneers Shaping the Future of Fragrance & Beauty.
The Growth of Regional Powerhouses
Meet the Pioneers Shaping the Future of Fashion Ecosyetems.
Fashion & Finance
Unlocking New Frontiers with Venture Capital, Strategic Funding, and Innovation.
Meet the Pioneers Shaping the Future of Creativity.
