First-Ever Arab Men’s Fashion Week Kicks off Virtually

On Thursday, Arab men's first-ever fashion week kicked off virtually on YouTube, which is set to run for three days.

Dubai-based designer Furne One, the founder of Amato Couture, opened the unprecedented event with a fall/winter 2021-2022 collection entitled "The First Temptation".

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During the show, the couturier presented his first full men’s collection, which he debuted on Instagram.

The footage, set in a remote abandoned desert village, starred a group of Dubai-based male models.

The models were featured in white designs, including lacy hoodies and pants. The traditional dishdasha robe was also featured but revamped with a slit down the front.

Also, Thursday's show featured "Puro Teatro" (pure theatre) creations by Spanish designer Arturo Obegero, including high-rise pants, tops with crinkly waists, and others with huge bow ties hanging from the back.

The first day also featured designs by Zardouz, including animal print shirts and pants, as well as others by "Anomalous", and "Boyfriend The Brand".

"The world around us is changing, so too are attitudes towards fashion, and nowhere more so than in the Middle East. Arab Fashion Week-Men's presents the breadth of menswear beyond formal attire and streetwear and paves the way for men in the Middle East to embrace a more adventurous wardrobe,"," said Mohammed Aqra, chief strategist at the Arab Fashion Council.

The council organized the event, which will showcase the collection of 15 regional and international designers, including from France, Britain, Iran, and Lebanon.