Italian brand Zegna to present its Summer 2026 collection in Dubai 

The previous event took place in Milan in June. (Supplied)
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Updated 21 February 2025
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Italian brand Zegna to present its Summer 2026 collection in Dubai 

DUBAI: Italian fashion brand Zegna is breaking tradition by unveiling its Summer 2026 collection outside the usual Milan Fashion Week schedule, opting for Dubai as the backdrop for its runway show.

The event is set for June 11.

“As a company that has always looked beyond, we are excited to bring the artistry of Made in Italy to Dubai for the first time,” said Gildo Zegna, chairman and CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna Group. 

“This is not just about a fashion show — it’s about reinforcing the strength of Italian craftsmanship on a global stage. Dubai today is the center of the world, a place where cultures converge, ideas flourish, and the future takes shape. It embodies the energy, vision, and innovation that define modern luxury,” Zegna added. 

“Milan will always be our home, and our partnership with Camera della Moda remains as strong as ever. But today, luxury is about movement, evolution, and embracing new perspectives. Dubai is the perfect place for us to tell the next chapter of our story.”

As part of the event, VILLA ZEGNA, the brand’s traveling concept inspired by the original home of Ermenegildo Zegna, will also make its way to Dubai. 

The previous editions took place in Shanghai and New York. 

 


Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

Updated 10 January 2026
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Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

DUBAI: Iraqi director Hasan Hadi this week received a Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film for his debut, “The President’s Cake.”

Set in 1990s Iraq, the film follows Lamia, a young girl tasked with preparing a birthday cake for the country’s leader — a mandatory assignment that places her under intense pressure. As she races to gather the ingredients, the stakes grow higher, with the threat of serious consequences if she fails.

Hadi’s film is shortlisted in the category alongside Eva Victor for “Sorry, Baby,” Alex Russell for “Lurker,” Charlie Polinger for “The Plague,” and Harry Lighton for “Pillion.”

Also in the running for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Theatrical Feature Film are Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein,” Chloe Zhao for “Hamnet,” Ryan Coogler for “Sinners,”Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme,” and Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another.”

“The President’s Cake” has also been shortlisted for the Academy Award for International Feature Film.