Dubai’s Reign Over Middle East Fashion Will Outlast the War
While the Middle East conflict has punctured Dubai’s aura of invulnerability and prompted some to question the city’s future, it has done little to erode the advantages that made it the region’s fashion gateway in the first place.
Dubai's dominance in the Middle East fashion scene appears poised to endure even as conflict rages, according to recent reports. As the crisis enters its second month, industry stakeholders are focusing on crisis management and contingency plans to navigate the region's increasingly volatile security landscape. The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is already causing significant disruptions to retail operations, driving up material costs, and straining global supply chains.
With price hikes expected in the near future, the escalating tensions threaten one of Dubai's few pillars of stability in the industry. Shayeza Walid, a Senior Editorial Associate at The Business of Fashion, covers sustainability issues in fashion, including environmental impact, climate accountability, supply chain management, and labor practices. Based in London, she also contributes to BoF's Global Markets and UK coverage.
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