Highlights from Fashion Forward Dubai 2019

As the four-day event draws to a close, we pick out some of the highights

A dramatic Swan Lake-inspired look from Michael Cinco. Courtesy FFWD

Behind the scenes at Micheal Cinco's Fashion Forward presentation. Courtesy FFWD

Glittering dresses with full gowns and oversized sleeves on the Michael Cinco runway. Courtesy FFWD

Intricate beading, exquisite cuts and elaborate head dresses dominated at the Ezra show. Courtesy FFWD

Backstage at the Ezra show. Courtesy FFWD

Ezra Santos takes a bow after his presentation at Fashion Forward Dubai 2019. Courtesy FFWD

The finale of Nadya Dzyak's Fashion Forward presentation. Courtesy FFWD

A look from Nadya Dzyak's runway show. Courtesy FFWD

Lebanese designer Roni Helou played with the idea of transparency in the fashion industry - racks of clothes were set up in the middle of the runway and models dressed themselves in front of the audience. Courtesy FFWD

For his latest collection, Helou addressed the issue of waste in the fashion industry by sourcing fabric from dead stock. Courtesy FFWD

The trench is reimagined at Farah Wali. Courtesy FFWD

Laudomia Pucci speaks about heritage and innovation on the first day of Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD

Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5

Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5

Street style at Fashion Forward Dubai. Courtesy FFWD lf02 NOV ffwd 5

The four-day extravaganza that is Fashion Forward Dubai comes to an end this evening, with a closing show by Amato. Founded in 2013 as a GCC-wide platform for emerging designers, FFWD was originally an ­industry-only event, but this year all shows and events have been open to the general public. After a self-imposed hiatus, this year's event has been an engaging display of the best talent in the region. With packed shows, long queues, striking street style and plenty of wonderful accessories on display, FFWD has proved itself to be as popular as ever.

Intricate beading, exquisite cuts and elaborate headdresses dominated on the Ezra runway; celebrity-favourite Michael Cinco delivered a sparkling display of Swan Lake-inspired gowns; and Lebanon's Roni Helou played with the idea of transparency in the fashion industry by setting up racks of clothing in the middle of the runway and inviting models to dress themselves in front of the audience. Here are some of the highlights.