Fashion

Rami Al Ali Fall 2026 Couture Was a Love Letter to the Arab World

BYYassine Hariss

July 14, 2026

After two relentless weeks spent crisscrossing Paris from one venue to the next, Syrian designer Rami Al Ali marked our final show of the season; and it couldn’t have been a more fitting finale to the Men’s and Haute Couture Fashion Weeks. Sure, we’re always happy to see designers from our region take their place on one of fashion’s biggest stages. But we’ve also been following Al Ali for years, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that his shows are always worth the trek, the heat, and whatever logistical gymnastics it takes to get there.

For Fall 2026, the Damascus-born couturier turned his attention to the ties that have connected the Arab world for centuries. Titled Threads of Light: A New Dawn, the collection explored “the invisible threads woven through craftsmanship, architecture, trade, migration, poetry, music, and collective memory” across the Gulf, Syria, and beyond.

According to the show notes, the new line was inspired by the first moments of sunrise, and to little surprise, the collection unfolded exactly as its title promised. Soft shades of ivory, sand, and champagne slowly made way for richer golds, while shimmering embellishments caught the light with every step down the runway.

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What we appreciated most was Al Ali’s ability to strike a balance between structure and softness. Corseted bodices gave way to feather-light pleats, sculptural folds wrapped around the body without feeling rigid, and embroidery wasn’t there simply to sparkle. Instead, it seemed to travel across each garment, echoing the collection’s idea of invisible threads connecting people, places and generations.

Some of our favorite moments actually came once the models had walked past us. The backs of the gowns often revealed details you couldn’t fully appreciate from the front: embroidery running down the spine, dramatic folded panels, sweeping capes, and architectural silhouettes that completely transformed as they moved. They’re the kind of dresses that reward a second look, and then a third.

Another highlight was seeing Tunisian model Myriem Boukadida among the cast. Given that Threads of Light celebrated the connections that have long bound the Arab world together, her presence on the runway brought the collection’s message full circle.

As our final show of the season, Threads of Light felt like an appropriate send-off. It was thoughtful without being heavy-handed, technically accomplished without feeling showy, and proved, once again, that the Arab world continues to produce couture capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the very best.