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Fashion at Qatar Museums weaves tradition with contemporary creativity. Discover stories on heritage textiles, innovative designers and cultural expression through exhibitions, interviews and collaborations, and see how fashion reflects identity and culture.

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Fall 2026 Exhibitions: Your Culture Calendar Starts Here

Compiled by Boshra Al-Meraikhi

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Silk, Gold and Memory: Inside Qatari Womens’ Wardrobes

Compiled by Boshra Al Meraikhi, written by Hissa Al Hitmi and Mohammed Al Thani

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In Conversation: Aisha Al Attiya on Creating Houbara Haven

Interview by Boshra Al Meraikhi

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Nine dresses on view in the Christian Dior Designer of Dreams exhibition

East Meets West in Fashion: Sheikha Moza and Dior

By Mohammed Al Thani

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Benchellal in a white suit stands near four mannequins wearing colorful sculptural clothing outside a beige building on a sunny day.

The Sculptor of Fabric: Mohamed Benchellal in Doha

By Boshra Al Meraikhi

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A group of people in white coats standing on the Spanish Steps in Rome.

Haute Humanity: Behind the Scenes of Couture

By Alexander Fury

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A gallery view with Christian Dior's 1947 Bar suit on show at the exhibition in M7.

Millinery at Dior

By Boshra Al Meraikhi

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From Rome to Doha: Forever Valentino at Qatar Museums

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Tatiana Zhdanova, Museum of Islamic Art textile conservator
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Behind the Scenes: Conserving Textiles

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Collection Highlight: The Varanasi-Style Diamond Necklace

By Loubna Zeidan

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Serhat Karakaya, Metals and Jewels Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art
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Behind the Scenes: Conserving Metals and Jewellery

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M7 is a hub for creative startups dedicated to fashion, design and tech, located in the heart of the Msheireb.
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Qatar Fashion & Crafts Council

Our new council enhances the development of a thriving, inclusive and globally connected ecosystem.

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Labour of Love: New Approaches to Palestinian Embroidery, Second Edition Catalogue

This important book looks at the ancient art of embroidery in Palestinian society and how it has been transformed into a national symbol of patriotism and resistance in the decades following the Nakba of 1948.
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Exhibition Catalogue

Christian Dior

Published for the inaugural exhibition Christian Dior Designer of Dreams at fashion and design hub M7, this elegant catalogue showcases over 90 of the House of Dior’s finest haute couture designs.
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Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran

Discover the transformative power of the silk industry in 17th century Iran with 'Fashioning an Empire,' a captivating publication from the Museum of Islamic Art.
غلاف كتاب أسود بعنوان "فالنتينو" مع توقيع في الأعلى وخط أحمر عمودي على الحافة اليمنى.

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Forever Valentino

Immerse yourself in Valentino's looks with this publication that showcases over 150 stunning looks, taking you on a visual journey through the Maison's history.
Book cover of Golden Jewellery by Dr. Najla Ismail Al-Izzi and Dr. Kaltham Al Ghanim

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Golden Jewellery

Gold has been highly prized throughout the centuries in virtually every region. This book explores the cultural importance of this beautiful metal to the Gulf region.
Book cover of Pearls: Jewels from the Sea by Dr. Hubert Bari

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Pearls: Jewels from the Sea

This stunning book recounts the story of the pearl, combining scientific, historical, cultural, and practical information, alongside over 350 images of these gems in all their natural beauty.

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Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street

Discover the global story of sneakers, from performance innovation to street style icons, in this dynamic exhibition that ran from 29 October 2025 to 29 March 2026.
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“Ade’nnsãda!; Where Night Never Falls…Initiating Contemporary Pan-African Dialogues Around Tapestry

Initiating Contemporary Pan-African Dialogues Around Tapestry and the Masterpiece brings together a selection of works by 13 contemporary artists from five African countries
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Houbara Haven: A Chaumet Tiara

Mark your calendars for the unveiling of the winning tiara by Qatari artist Aisha Alattiya
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Woven Legacies: Uzbekistan’s Living Heritage

Celebrating the enduring beauty and sophistication of Uzbekistan’s textile traditions,
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FTA: Threads of Impact Celebrating 7 Years of Fashion Trust Arabia

Mark your calendars for the FTA: Threads of Impact exhibition at M7, celebrating the global influence of over 80 selected designers supported by Fashion Trust Arabia.
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Fine Jewelry shaped as wings

Chaumet & Nature

Mark your calendars for Chaumet & Nature exhibition at M7, the first high jewellery exhibition of its kind ever held in Qatar.
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Amazigh Hair Couture

Mark you calendars for Amazigh Hair Couture exhibition at M7, celebrating Moroccan Amazigh hair traiditions as living and evolving art form.
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Doha Fashion Fridays

On Fridays, migrant workers put away their uniforms and overalls to express their fashion style and individuality. #DohaFashionFridays
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Intricate pink, purple, green and yellow embroidery is shown on rich black material.

Labour of Love

Experience Labour of Love as it investigates the symbolism of traditional Palestinian tatreez.
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