Blink and you’ll miss it, the runway may move fast, but these perfectly imperfect Instax prove that some styles deserve to be saved from digital oblivion. Between the quick rhythm of stilettos hitting the catwalk, the constant camera flashes, and the delicious front-row frenzy, Dubai Fashion Week 2025 revealed its true secret: the other show was happening off the runway.

From power couple Kris and Brianna Fade serving goals with their effortlessly coordinated energy to Mina Al Sheikhly channelling peak It-girl elegance that makes you want to befriend her (and raid her closet), these analogue snapshots captured fashion’s most glamorous personalities in their element. Amal Aouadi, Rym Saidi, and Leena Al Ghouti completely reimagined front-row chic, while Junaynah El Guthmy brought her coveted je ne sais quoi we’ll never get enough of.

The Instax develops in seconds flat, but these moments linger long after the last model leaves the runway. All the tips on delayed gratification can wait

Kris Fade and Brianna Fade

Kris Fade, radio presenter, and Brianna Fade, entrepreneur, are one of Dubai’s most recognisable couples.

@krisfade and @briannafade

Junaynah El Guthmy

Junayaah in a black monochrome outfit poses against mannequins at the Dima Ayad showing.

Junaynah El Guthmy is a Dubai-based Yemeni–Kenyan model, stylist, and creative consultant.

@junaynaah

Ahmed Blaibleh

Ahmad Blaibleh in a white shirt and blue over shirt poses

Ahmad Blaibleh is a Dubai-based photographer, videographer, and content creator known for his modelling portraits and as the founder of Blaibleh Production.

@blabibleh

Rym Saidi

Rym saidi poses in a wide black hat and a black button up over jeans

Rym Saidi is a Tunisian model and actress. She is also active on Instagram with a large following.

@rymsaidi

Leena Al Ghouti

Leena poses in a black hijab and a white dress shirt

Leena Al Ghouti is a Dubai-based fashion designer and content creator known for her distinctive approach to modest fashion.

@leenaalghouti

Mina Al Sheikhly

Mina Al Sheikly in a white and beige outfit poses at the les Benjamins show

Mina Al Sheikhly is a Dubai-based Iraqi interior designer, beauty entrepreneur, and founder of the luxury mascara brand By Mina Al Sheikhly.

@minaalsheikly

Rama Hattab and Ayah Ballout

Rama Hattab and Ayah Ballout sit on a sofa facing each other

Rama Hattab, a UAE-based stylist and creative director known for editorial styling projects with Ayah Ballout, a UAE-based filmmaker and creative director.

@curatedbyramahattab and @ayahballout

Nour, Manahil, and Nee Sarucoo

Nour, Manahil and Nee pose in black and white outfits

Nour, Manahil, and Nee Sarucoo are Dubai-based influencers known for their engaging content across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

@bhttma, @goldennouraa and @neechen

Angelina Root

angelina root poses in a wide brimmed hat and blazer

Angelina Root is a Dubai-based influencer and content creator known for her fashion, and lifestyle content.

@sobkoangelina

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