Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD) is the definitive fashion platform for Dubai and the Middle East, providing development, exposure and progressive direction for the regional fashion industry. Held bi-annually in April and October at Dubai Design District, the event's kay components include: Runway shows and presentations by the best couture, ready-to-wear and accessories designers in the Middle East. This year FFWD collaborated with MINI FASHION to introduce the BEYOND NATIVE capsule collection to the truly fashion-forward audience.