Malaysian label Rizman Ruzaini launches Dubai Fashion Week with Mughal-inspired line

A model wears a creation from Malayasian label Rizman Ruzaini at Dubai Fashion Week. (Supplied)
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Updated 05 February 2024
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Malaysian label Rizman Ruzaini launches Dubai Fashion Week with Mughal-inspired line

  • The Malaysian label opened the Dubai Fashion Week’s Autumn-Winter 24/25 edition on Sunday
  • Co-founded by Dubai Design District and Arab Fashion Council, the fashion week runs until Feb. 8

DUBAI: Malaysian label Rizman Ruzaini, founded by Rizman Nordin and Ruzaini Jamil, opened Dubai Fashion Week’s Autumn-Winter 24/25 edition on Sunday. Co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab fashion Council (AFC), the fashion week runs until Feb. 8.

Here are six looks we loved from Rizman Ruzaini’s autumn-winter collection.

Drenched in gold

Channelling the grandeur of the Mughal Empire, Rizman Ruzaini’s new collection is an ode to Empress Mehrunissa. This caped metallic number – paired with a dramatic choker and a nath (Indian nose ring) – evokes the empress’ legendary beauty.

Dreamy ballgown

Label Rizman Ruzaini’s love for deep black is no secret. Here, the stately ballgown gets a sparkling upgrade with this sleeveless number, featuring a bejewelled overlay.

Elegant silhouettes




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An alluring and regal drape combined with a more modern silhouette for the top, the ensemble is a great example of the label’s love for combining traditional cuts with contemporary twists.

Remembering Naomi

Reminiscent of Naomi Campbell’s showstopping ensemble at Rizman Ruzaini’s show at DFW’s October outing, the gown comes with an updated, simpler look – complete with the jewel-encrusted caped jacket.

Iridescent beauty

Opulence meets elegance in this iridescent, pleated piece from Rizman Ruzaini. A majestically beaded, full-sleeved inner piece brings the monochromatic fabric to life.

Best for the last

Introducing the fashion house's bridal couture services to the GCC market, the night’s showstopping look featured this regal ivory bridal gown, evoking the empress’s timeless elegance.


Lolo Zouai teases new album for 2026

Updated 03 January 2026
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Lolo Zouai teases new album for 2026

DUBAI: French Algerian singer and songwriter Lolo Zouai this week revealed that her new album has been submitted and is expected to be released later this year.

“2026. ALBUM SUBMITTED. LET’S… GOOO,” she wrote on Instagram, sharing a carousel of images of herself.

Fans quickly took to the comments section to congratulate the music sensation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“OH MY GOD FINALLY!!! I’m so so so excited and proud of you omg, you did that,” one fan wrote, while another said: “some good news i needed this fr.”

Another comment read: “I’m so excited I just shed a tear… 2026 is so gonna be your year boo!!!! SEE U SOON!!”

Zouai’s latest release was in November, when she dropped a new single titled “3AM in San Francisco.” It was the first release of the year.

Zouai captioned her announcement post, “time to hit em with the bilingual,” hinting that the track features lyrics in English and French.

In 2024, Zouai dropped several tracks, including her “Please Hold” EP featuring “jetlag” and “UNHHH,” along with “mute” and “Potential.”

In June 2024, she also announced that she had written a song for K-pop group NewJeans for their Japanese debut.

She captioned the post at the time: “‘Right Now’ by @newjeans_official out now!! Written by me. I’ve been a fan of NewJeans for a while and I’m honored to be a part of their Japanese debut!

Known for her blend of R&B, club-pop and hip-hop, she has gained an international fan base for her dynamic stage presence and genre-blending music.

Her career highlights include the release of a debut album “High Highs to Low Lows” in 2019, which featured 12 tracks, and a follow-up “PLAYGIRL” in 2022, which included 13 tracks.

After the album’s release in October 2022, Zouai was featured on a billboard in New York’s Times Square.

She shared a video of herself posing in front of the billboard with fans. “I always said that one day, I would be on a billboard in Times Square. Today is that day,” she said in the short clip.

“Manifestation and hard work works,” she added.

The singer, who lives between Brooklyn and Los Angeles, embarked on a 30-stop tour for the album in 2023. The tour featured cities in the US, France, Canada, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.