14 Fashion Drops and New Store Openings to Know About This October

There’s a lot landing at once. Some of it is new-season clothing, some is a single new bag, and some is a whole new store to walk around. Here’s what’s new, what’s worth a look, and where to find it. For the season’s designer team-ups, see our edit of the autumn fashion collaborations.

1. Adolfo Domínguez “El Número”

Adolfo Domínguez turns 50 this year, and El Número, the house’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, goes back through the archive to mark it. It reworks key pieces from five decades: the rounded shoulders of the 1980s, the draping of the 1990s and today’s denim. Pastel colour blocking and layering keep it current, and there are mini bags on the accessories side. Look closely and you’ll find the number 50 worked into the clothes through embroidery, lace and devoré.

More info: Adolfo Domínguez

2. Lacoste FW26

Lacoste’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection takes its cue from René Lacoste’s rain-soaked 1923 Davis Cup match. The result is the house’s sporting archive with weather in mind: Grand Slam T-shirts, the classic tracksuit and archival emblems sit alongside technical outerwear and rain-ready pieces. It’s in Lacoste stores now.

More info: Lacoste

3. FARM Rio Fall 2026

The Brazilian label’s new season brings its first jacquard capsule, matching sets and dresses that pair the woven texture with its tropical prints. New prints include Borbofly, where butterfly wings meet jaguar skin. There’s also a leather and suede capsule, including a chunky jacket covered in 3D flowers in black, bordeaux and mint, and the reversible puffer returns in a midi length with a detachable hood. For the holidays, the Flower Bag comes in red velvet with matching pumps. The season also brings new drops with Stanley and Barbour, and FARM Rio’s first-ever collaboration with Adidas and a global football club.

More info: FARM Rio

4. DAS Club Sport Abaya

After a year of development, DAS Club has launched its first sport abaya, made in a breathable fabric for walking and everyday movement while keeping modesty. It comes in a limited-edition pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, while the black version stays in the DAS SPORT collection year-round. The launch comes with The Walking Club, a new community walking initiative for women, supported by the Dubai Health Authority to encourage early detection.

More info: DAS Club

5. Aquazzura FW26

Aquazzura’s new season is led by pumps on longer, leaner lasts with pointed or snipped toes, a nod to early-1990s minimalism. The Contour pump has twisting cut-outs along the side, while the Sugar pump comes in nude mesh scattered with crystal flowers. There are boots too, from the Cotswold to the sharper Harper bootie. On the bag side, the Gem Clutch is shaped like an emerald-cut stone. The colours are deep: beetroot red, aubergine and grey.

More info: Aquazzura

6. Taller Marmo “Noir”

Taller Marmo’s Fall 2026 collection looks to the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s and early Hollywood. The kaftan, the label’s signature, is slimmer this season, with asymmetric hems, balloon shapes and fringed kimono sleeves. The standout detail is a 3D sequin embroidery inspired by dragon scales, used on gowns, mini dresses and long kaftans. Exclusive fabrics are woven in Como, and Erin O’Connor stars in the campaign, shot at Casa Mollino in Turin. Lace runs through the collection too, from the hand-ruffled Lover Lace sandals to Velvet Meadow pumps and booties, and you’ll find it all at Aquazzura’s Dubai boutique.

More info: Taller Marmo

7. Tory Burch Bunny Knot

Tory Burch’s newest bag detail comes from a quilted cushion she found in the Antigua home of horticulturist Bunny Mellon, which she restored in 2018. The crisscross knot appears in leather and metal on the new Bunny Knot Shoulder Bag, which debuted on the Fall/Winter 2026 runway in black patent, a blue-green called obsidian, and mocha. The knot also turns up, cast in metal, on loafers and pumps. “The simple knot is a reminder of connection, strength and unity,” says Burch.

More info: Tory Burch

8. Never Fully Dressed Activewear

Never Fully Dressed has entered activewear, and predictably, it hasn't taken the minimalist route. The British label brings its signature prints to matching leggings and sports tops, alongside relaxed sweats and outerwear. Designed for everything from Pilates to padel, it's an alternative to the increasingly uniform world of neutral-toned gymwear.

More info: Never Fully Dressed

9. Suwen

Turkish lingerie and homewear label Suwen is giving the at-home wardrobe some attention with three new collections. Scarlet leans into lace and tulle, Clara introduces powder pink and sky-blue sleepwear, while Floral keeps things understated with pastel prints. Expect everything from bralettes and lace-trimmed shorts to babydolls and pyjama sets, at Suwen in Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi, and BurJuman, Dubai.

More info: Suwen

10. Veganologie “Maha”

Dubai-based sustainable label Veganologie has added Maha to its Watan Wild family of collectible bag charms. Named after the Arabic word for the Arabian Oryx, she’s the fifth character in a collection created to celebrate the UAE’s wildlife and heritage. Maha is made from plant-based bamboo-fibre leather and hides a flip mirror inside, and a percentage of every sale goes to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. Find her at Veganologie in Gate Avenue, DIFC, and at Launchpad X, City Centre Mirdif.

More info: Veganologie

11. Santoni “Aurora” for men

Santoni’s Fall/Winter 2026 men’s collection is built around Velatura, the house’s hand-colouring technique, where pigment is layered onto the leather stroke by stroke. The palette is wintry: Edera green, Autunno brown, Mosto red and a burnt orange that gives the collection its name. The Gentile double-buckle shoe returns in soft Tuffo calfskin, and the Carlo boot is a cross between a loafer and an ankle boot. For something lighter, the Easy Nova Chelsea has a featherlight sole, and Didi is a new everyday bag.

More info: Santoni

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12. OVS, The Dubai Mall

Italian fashion group OVS has opened its largest flagship to date on Level 1 of The Dubai Mall. The 2,500 sq m store brings the group’s brands under one roof, including OVS, Piombo, Les Copains, Stefanel and Goldenpoint, across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, accessories and lingerie, plus pieces made exclusively for the UAE. It also houses the largest Shaka yet, OVS’s beauty concept, mixing international indie and Made in Italy brands.

More info: OVS

13. Soulland, Dubai Hills Mall

Copenhagen label Soulland has opened its first Middle East boutique at Dubai Hills Mall. Founded in 2002, the brand mixes graffiti and skateboard culture with considered tailoring and gender-free collections. The store sells its seasonal collections alongside art, furniture, vinyl and books.

More info: Soulland

14. LIMÉ, The Galleria Al Maryah Island

LIMÉ has opened its largest GCC store on the first floor of The Galleria Al Maryah Island. At 4,170 sq m, it brings Woman, Man and Kids (ages 3 to 14) under one roof, and it’s the first time LIMÉ’s menswear has been sold in a store in the region. There are 45 fitting rooms across the women’s and men’s sections, a dedicated footwear room for men, and self-checkout.

More info: LIMÉ 

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