Not What You Think — F/W ‘26/’27

Dubai Fashion Week February, 2026

On February 3rd, 2026, Absent Findings debuted at Dubai Fashion Week, marking the brand’s first presentation on the official Dubai Fashion Week schedule.

Presented by Polimoda Firenze, with the support of the Arab Fashion Council, the show introduced Not What You Think — the F/W 26/27 collection.

A continuation of the film presented during Milano Fashion Week, Not What You Think explores perception, memory, and quiet presence. The garments move between structure and softness, restraint and release — revealing themselves gradually rather than all at once.

Dubai holds personal significance. Raised in the city, founder Shivin Singh returned to present Absent Findings on home ground — a moment that bridged Florence, Milan, and Dubai within the same season.

The debut at Dubai Fashion Week represents an important milestone in the brand’s journey: a dialogue between education, diaspora, and global platforms.

FW26/27 — Not What You Think.

Styling
Shivani Sudhir

Backstage
Subrata Singh

Music
Ashley Maurice

Hair
Dyson Arabia

Makeup
KIKO Milano Arabia

With Thanks
Yacoby
May Aboultaif
Alyam Fai
Youmna Kay
Arab Fashion Council

Always grateful to the Polimoda family —
Massimiliano Giornetti
Martina Vanni

Watch the full fashion show here:
https://youtu.be/xzinhtkoqp0?si=CNXthri0U6nK-AFL