In the vibrant heart of Dubai, a crossroads of cultures, innovation and creativity, the World Fashion Festival Awards returns for its 7th edition, one of the most prestigious international platforms dedicated to fashion, art, design, and cultural diplomacy. Founded by Her Excellence Royal Ms Ioana Gratiela Elbada De Cantacuzino and Ana Maria Simion, this iconic event stands out for its integrated vision of art and fashion, fostering dialogue between cultures and generations through the universal power of artistic expression.
For the Art & Design Section 2025, the Festival has appointed international curator Sveva Manfredi Zavaglia as Artistic Director. She presents a remarkable exhibition — both digital and physical — that unites artists from across the globe, from North to South, in a shared creative conversation. This edition’s Art & Design section features a major collective exhibition that brings together international artists From Europa, Africa, South America, Asia, exploring new languages, materials and contemporary visual narratives.
A Bridge between Art, Culture and Diplomacy
The festival takes place under the distinguished patronage of diplomatic figures and members of the Royal Family of the United Arab Emirates, within the Almas Centre. It offers artists an extraordinary opportunity for exchange and dialogue with Ambassadors, Consuls, Government Entities, Cultural Institutions, International Collectors, Influencers, Lifestyle Media, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Global Investors. This edition strengthens the collaboration with the Diplomat Business Club, an exclusive network hosting events in iconic locations such as the UK Parliament, the Burj Khalifa, and the Emirates Towers — ensuring high-profile exposure and an unprecedented international network.
The World Fashion & Art Festival Awards represents not only an artistic event but also a bridge of cultural cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the world. Through forums, exhibitions and high-level meetings, the festival promotes bilateral collaborations in the fields of Contemporary Art, Cultural Tourism, Art Investments, Creative Economy, Innovation, Sustainability and Digital Transition.
Art is the Language that Unites the World
To be part of WFFA Dubai 2025 means representing the finest expression of one’s culture on a global stage, promoting values of beauty, dialogue and innovation.
Invited and selected international artists exhibit their works before a prestigious global audience, within one of the world’s most strategic cultural and economic hubs — an experience unlike any other in the international art panorama.
ART
Bony Bullrich – Art Design & Recycle Art
Salvatore Buonajuto – Paintings & Mixed Media
José Claro – Paintings
Carlo D’Orta – Photography
Maha Drira – Photography & mix media
Filippo Gregoraci – Mixed Media & Algorithm
Eleonora Valeri – Nature bas-reliefs with glass
Van Ban – Pencil Drawings
Federico Vigorito – Video & Photography
Valentina Zelli – Paintings
Sezione speciale con le opere in presenza di:
Andrea Gentili - Paintings
BEAUTY
Tricoart by Mihaela Scutariu
David Rizescu
SVETLANA SUSSABAUER
Tempo Per te by Christian Giardullo
Safiri Aryani
Mihaela Paunescu
CULTURE
| CENTRUL EDUCATIONAL DIN EMIRATE |
SVEVA MANFRED
FASHION
Trendy by Sandra Luffarelli, Tudor Tailor – men's wear, Designer Zaza, SPECIAL GUEST DESIGNER AND INTRENATIONAL CELEBRITY –Crina Abrudan , SPECIAL GUEST Tina Olari, SPECIAL GUEST Maileen Galbano , SPECIAL GUEST LUDMILA, SPECIAL GUEST LORELIA ELEGANCE, Helay, Tatyana Minin , Pashamen, Shad’aa, Huda Kais, IRENNA, Maricruz Vargas, Elidrissi Chaime , Enhle Gebashe, Karim MEGUELLATI, Laura Theiss,
Leila Altun, LORELIA ELEGANCE kids, Evgeniya Furs, Diana Arhire, Gwen Hodges,Valentina della Rosa,Elfida’s Atelier, Sanela Djokovic.
During the show, the designers enrolled to compete in two distinct categories Best Collection (free choice) and Best Dress (theme: GREAT GATSBY / optional), while the Models competed for the Best International Model, Best Young Model and the make-up artists and hair stylists for the Best Make-up Artist and Best Hair Stylist.
In three days of the event, WFFA had Special Guests participation of Hyejung Lee,
Owner of Re: Bella, K-beauty ambassador, NATALIA KOLIEVA, “Dreaming web and management by Pamela Perricciolo”, Monica Pagano , Silvia Santini- AI Creative Project and Architect Manager, Culture Advisor Ms. Halima Abdullah Rashid,. HE Yaqoob Al Ali, Executive director and Private advisor in his Highness office of Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, HE Mr. Maktoum Almarzouqi, , SVEVA MANFREDI ZAVAGLIA: THE ART OF CURATING ART EXHIBITIONS, Woman Of Substance & An Epitome Of The Empowered Woman Lara Tabet, business man and upgrading designer at Alshalan investment from Saudi Arabia, Léa Ferreira Italian-Brasilian, well known actress, with an international recognition in the movie industry, Mr. MOUSA NASER ZAKI SAID AL BAWAB, Mr. MOHAMED MAHMOUD MOHAMED IBRAHIM, Mohamad Jardali, Lara Tabet, Adeel Tariq Javed, Ms. Mylene De Los Ama,Founder & CEO, Soul Couture Dubai, Ms. Hafsa Idrissi, Swiss artist, actress, and filmmaker, as well as a cultural ambassador, Katiuscia Durante and many others, Phdo Paeph Cantante Internazionale MC, Oedison Ramos Importante Impresario BR and many others
WFFA Season 7 has designated the winners on various categories with the support and contribution of a mixed specialized Jury Panel, with the following members:
- Head of jury Celebrity designer Tina Olari from Romania
- LOGAN CURTIS - is a multi-published model, producer, publisher, and entrepreneur from USA, different collaboration with well-known writers, models, actors.
- International Designer and winner of Best Collection WFFA 2023 Reham Sharaf.
- Olimpia Genova – Italian Image Consultant
- International Designer and winner of Best Collection WFFA 2023 Reham Sharaf.
- Chief GuestDR. MANSOOR AL OBEIDLI. At the heart of the Master Mind Awards stands Dr. Mansoor Al Obeidli, a kind and visionary leader whose energy and innovation continue to shape industries worldwide.
MAKEUP AND HAIR TEAM under the coordination of or Director Christian Giardullo
Makeup Team:
1. SUZAN ADERHA
2. DAVIDE BALOSETTI
3. ELISA MIRANDA
4. ELISA REALE
5. ALESSANDRA DENARO
6. GIUSEPPINA NARCISO
7. MIHAELA MURARASU
8. TERESA TUCILLO
9. ZOOZ MAKEUP
10. OMY BEAUTY
11. Mira
12. Mina Arefi
13. Mozhgan Ebrahimi
14. rashedah_makeup
15. makeupby_sohaila
16. Fatima.kh.A
17. Alkozhoeva Meerim
HAIR Team
1. MARINELA RADU
2. RADUCU NICOLETA
3. ANTONIO LAEZZA
4. TUNI MINEOLA
5. BLENDI LIKA
6. DONATELLA SORO
7. FABIO FIDENTEA
8. FEDRERICA BREDA
9. LIA VIORICA
10. MANUELA MARCHETTI
11. SEBASTIANO INFANTINO
12. Fofo style
13. Hana
14. Fatemeh Saeedi
15. Elmira & Sima
16. Zeynab Beauty
17. NATHAN ARON
18. TEAM SVETLANA SUSSABAUER
The winners of the WFFA Season 7 are:
Best Dress- Elidrissi Chaime
Best Collection - Diana Arhire
Best Young Models 5-8 years
Rhea Oltean
Vincenzo di Bari
Best Young Models 8-14 years
Darius Moldovan
Iana Nechita
Best Female Model
Alesia Zagrai
Best Male Model
Shuhaid Maksood
Best Hair Stylist - Fabio Fidentea
Best Makeup Artist- Davide Balosetti
Appreciation Certificates :
Adel Tariq- Volunteer team
For media – Best Magazine Cover- Dubai fashion magazine
For media- Best Multimedia - Dream media motion
Best makeup artist career – Alkozhoeva Meerim
Director Artistic – Christian Giardullo
Career Award- Logan Curtis
Best Travel Agency- ND TOURS
Pamela Perricciolo - For his extraordinary commitment and her leadership
Monica Pagano - In recognition of the excellence demonstrated in corporate law and
international contract law
Silvia Santini- AI Creative Project and Architect Manager
Shining Star- Ayush Hosakoti
The story of the 7th edition of the WFFA festival was a great success, where many exhibitors, partners and sponsors have joined the journey and made this success being possible. Many thanks and credits go to:
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
- SOUL COUTURE DUBAI
- DAVID RIZESCU BEUATY
- AMANTE BEAUTY
- HERBAL SEVEN
- GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- ND TOURS
- CARRETERA CAFÉ
- ZETO MODELS AGENCY
- KHLEO
- DRESS UP
- ITA BOUTIQUE
- TEMPO PER TE
- ORGALIFE
- PHOENIX
- REHAM SHARAF
- DREAMING MANAGEMENT
- OVERMIND TV
