Summary
- World Designers Fashion Week takes place in Astana from October 23 to 26.
- Opening runway features 13 international designers, including Malaysia’s Kenny Loh.
- Event brings together fashion talent from 40 countries across five continents.
ASTANA, November 5 — World Designers Fashion Week 2026 opened at Kazakhstan’s Palace of Peace and Reconciliation on October 23, featuring 13 designers from international fashion markets.
The four-day event brought together designers representing 40 countries across five continents. Malaysia’s Kenny Loh joined designers from Hungary, Uzbekistan, Morocco, Italy and Georgia.
The Philippines and other regions in showcasing their collections. Philippine designer Bench Bello and British representative Emily Sy were among the opening-day participants.
Organisers said the event aimed to promote cultural exchange, international partnerships and opportunities for emerging and established fashion designers.
