Geometric 'S' logo in metallic gold representing Shrekahnth fashion label.

Dubai Fashion Week - Futurism : The Fall Winter 2011 Collection

An Innovative 3D Printed Clothes and Techwear Fashion

Runway illuminated in blue futuristic light with “Shrekahnth” displayed, setting the stage for the Fall 2011 Futurism collection.
Model walking the runway in a draped shoulder tunic dress with galaxy print in greys and blacks, paired with grey leggings and futuristic grey shoes.
Model wearing full-sleeve tunic dress with vortex print in red and grey resembling an exhaust fan silhouette, paired with grey leggings, grey shoes, and RGB-inspired butterfly eye makeup.
Model wearing a loosely fitted jumpsuit with Islamic art print in black and grey, gathered and ruffled at the waist, with Swarovski crystal embellishments on the neckline.
Model wearing a gathered tunic dress printed with an airplane turbine, with center front panel left flat, styled with grey leggings, grey shoes, and RGB-inspired makeup.
Model wearing an oversized jumpsuit printed with submarine interior elements in greys and browns, styled with grey leggings, grey shoes, and RGB-inspired makeup.
Backstage screen at Dubai Fashion Week displaying show dates April 19–23, 2011.
Model wearing a full-length ombré blue kaftan with V-neckline embellished with Swarovski crystals and a vibrant print of stars, UFOs, and space ships.
Model wearing a jumpsuit printed in yellow, blue, and grey Islamic art patterns with cowl drape at the waist, tapered knees, leather belt with fish scales, and Swarovski crystal detailing at the neckline.
Model wearing a grey-silver jumpsuit with mirrored futuristic print, gathered at waist and knee with a belt, paired with a jacket printed in mechanical patterns of greys and browns.

Shrekahnth’s Futurism collection at Dubai Fashion Week highlighted process, experimentation, and form. It was less about spectacle and more about inspiration. Inspired by early 20th-century Futurist art, the collection used digital tools and 3D printed clothes. It combined speed, energy, and industrial style with modern print materials and shapes.

The collection avoided overt theatrics and focused on precise details. It featured structured garments, digitally engineered prints, and a cohesive style. Each print told a story, including turbine blades, space vessels, pixelated factories, and cosmic elements. The show featured monochrome leggings, custom grey shoes, and red-blue RGB eye makeup. This styling created a clear and unified visual theme.

Print as Narrative: Mechanical, Spatial, and Abstract

The collection focused on 3D printed clothes, which were used for both surface decoration and storytelling. Many garments had prints inspired by mechanical and industrial designs. These included images of aeroplane turbines, motors, wiring, and vent-like shapes. These appeared in structured tunics, pleated kaftans, and jumpsuits. The prints were not abstract, just to be abstract. Each one referenced a clear visual system.

In one tunic dress, a vortex resembling an exhaust fan spiralled out in red and grey from the centre. A print turned the inside of a submarine into art. It featured pipes, grids, and soft metallic colours. Soft fabrics like silk crepe, habutai, and chiffon balanced the intricate mechanical details.

Cosmic imagery also played a role. Some pieces featured space themes. They included prints of UFOs, alien textures, stars, and mirrored orbits. They paired these with bold headpieces shaped like spacecraft. Nazgul Nejmi designed them. A key moment happened when they gave out 3D glasses for 3D printed clothes. This dress showed movement and distortion only when viewed through coloured lenses. It was a unique way to see fashion.

Model wearing red, grey, and pink cape dress with 3D Printed Clothes of graphics visible through red-blue glasses, styled with a custom hat by Nazgul Nejmi, grey leggings, futuristic shoes, and RGB-inspired makeup.
Model wearing full-length blue thobe-style dress with Swarovski-embroidered mandarin collar and 3D Printed Clothes of turbine print, paired with an HR Giger-inspired hat by Nazgul Nejmi.
Model wearing full-sleeve thobe-style dress printed in pixelated artwork inspired by Giacomo Balla’s “Dynamism of a Dancing Lady,” with shirring at the waist, gathered cuffs, and Swarovski pearl embroidery on the boat neckline.
Model wearing a full-length kaftan printed with pixelated black factories and yellow pollution backdrop, layered with a neon metropolis print jacket featuring a Swarovski zipper and Islamic art lining.
Model wearing a full-length kaftan with exaggerated boat neckline embroidered with Swarovski pearls, featuring a Tron-inspired print in dark and light blues.
Dubai Fashion Week logo illuminated against a blue-lit runway backdrop, setting the stage ambiance for the Futurism Fall 2011 collection.
Model wearing a kimono-sleeve thobe dress in silk crepe with a universe-inspired print combining pie charts, planetary orbits, and big bang motifs in blues and oranges.
Model wearing a long kimono-sleeve thobe dress with mirrored falcon wing print in silver grey and black, featuring Swarovski embroidery on the collar.
Model wearing a full-length kaftan gathered at the waist with red crayon-style Islamic print, featuring multicolored patchwork underneath and Swarovski stick-on embroidery of Islamic motifs.
Model wearing a layered kimono-sleeve kaftan with 3D Printed Clothes of motor and turbine print in reds, blues, and blacks, featuring crinkled chiffon overlay, heavy Swarovski crystal embroidery, and a spaceship-shaped hat by Nazgul Nejmi.
Model wearing a full-sleeve habutai silk dress with 3D Printed Clothes of speed-painting print in reds, greens, and blacks, featuring a Swarovski-embroidered V-neck, gathered layers at the front and waist, and a blue Ottoman-inspired cap by Nazgul Nejmi.
Model wearing a grey Islamic art print kaftan in gypsy-style layered silhouette with gathered waist, boat neckline embellished with Swarovski crystals and pearls.
Model wearing a purple ombré gypsy-style kaftan with mirrored chandelier print in silk chiffon, layered under a structured biker jacket with large chandelier print, front zipper, and mandarin collar.
Model wearing sleeveless crepe silk dress with motor-inspired green print, gathered at the neck, featuring a wide fish scale-textured belt with Swarovski crystals from underbust to low waist.
Model wearing a 3D Printed Clothes of metropolis print silk satin jumpsuit in black, red, and blue, fully crystallized with Swarovski stick-ons, featuring a 4-inch crystallized waistband and red space helmet-inspired headgear.
Model wearing a full-sleeve thobe-style dress in satin silk with a thunder-inspired print in blues and whites, accented with Swarovski crystal stick-ons.
3D Alien Print Kaftan Dress with Planetary Spaceship Hat – Futurism Collection 2011

Layering Craft: Swarovski, Structure, and Material Contrast

Beyond print, the Futurism collection of 3D printed clothes explored embellishment and construction with restraint. Swarovski crystal stick-ons were used in various ways. They were placed along necklines, across waistbands, and even embedded into pleats. They weren’t meant for luxury. Instead, they reflected light, adding a soft shimmer that matched the techwear style.

Silhouettes moved between clean-lined thobes and sharply constructed mini dresses. Layered chiffon kaftans were juxtaposed with digitally printed biker jackets and angular capes. Fish scale-textured belts brought a nice feel. Garments often had controlled gathers or pleats to improve their shape.

Some pieces, like planet-inspired hats and structured boat necklines, had a sculptural look. But they focused on thoughtful design instead of being theatrical. Even the most experimental looks retained a wearable logic.

A controlled runway with cohesive styling.

One of the strengths of Futurism Fall 2011 was its consistency in styling. The colours in the shoes, leggings, and makeup worked together. This unity made the printed garments pop. Grey shoes and leggings were used across nearly every look.

The makeup used red and blue RGB colour schemes. It featured a red shadow above the eye and blue below. The digital world of screens, image processing, and 3D printed clothes made the collection unique. The hairstyles were neat and simple. They were usually pulled back or made into smooth buns, keeping the focus on the clothes and prints.

Backstage, the show was supported by careful choreography and coordination. Every look was layered, pre-styled, and thoughtfully timed

Model wearing a structured short dress with large pleats in multicolored 3D cosmic print, styled with a sculptural hat resembling a planetary model.
Model wearing a structured short dress printed with the red planet’s surface in 3D red and brown tones, with sharp pleats, boat neckline, and a globe-like transparent hat made of glass and plastic wrap.
Backstage image of show opening model receiving red and blue makeup by artist, with another model in the background preparing for the runway.
ackstage image of choreographer and model coordinator discussing final runway cues before the show begins.
Model standing backstage in full hair and makeup, preparing for choreography rehearsal before the Futurism Fall 2011 runway show.
Press members seated at the venue, making notes during the Futurism Fall 2011 runway show.

Themes Without Excess: A Different Take on Futurism

Many collections that use “futurism” focus on metallics, chrome, or dystopian themes. Shrekahnth chose a different path. Futurism Fall 2011 explored the movement’s roots. It focused on the original manifesto that praised machines, speed, and structure. Then, it connected these ideas to textile design and digital imagery.

This collection focused less on predicting the future. It explored how we can grasp visual systems and industrial references in today’s fashion. It looked at everything from turbomachinery to space helmets. It showed how to rethink 3D printed clothes using print, shape, and accessories.

It also didn’t rely on volume or scale to communicate its message. Some standout pieces had a quiet power. One was a thobe dress featuring a mirrored falcon wing print. Another was a silk dress with pixelated designs inspired by Giacomo Balla’s painting. It was reimagined as a digital NFT-like pattern.

Digital Prints, Minimal Styling, and Material Thoughtfulness

The Futurism Fall 2011 collection highlighted the beauty of digital images and industrial themes on the runway. It made a strong statement without feeling like a costume. It combined 3D printed clothes, resort wear style, and textile craft. The result was clear, intentional, and easy to wear.

The show maintained order and careful control, from backstage prep to final looks. It didn’t try to predict the future. Instead, it looked at how technology and design blend in fashion through print, structure, and fine details.

Backstage view of models seated in a row getting makeup and hair done before the Futurism Fall 2011 runway show.
Designer Nazgul Nejmi getting her makeup and hair done backstage before the Futurism Fall 2011 show.
Marriam Mosalli wearing a Blackberry motherboard-inspired kaftan, being interviewed by Style 360 Pakistan at Dubai Fashion Week.
Makeup artist applying makeup with a brush on a model backstage before the Futurism Fall 2011 runway show.
Makeup artist applying red and blue makeup with a brush, one side of the model’s face partially completed, backstage at Futurism Fall 2011.
Model fully ready with makeup and hair, casually conversing backstage before the Futurism Fall 2011 show.
Two pairs of grey runway shoes neatly aligned backstage before the Futurism Fall 2011 show.
Seating arrangement for buyers at the Futurism Fall 2011 runway show, with reserved signage and organized rows.
pile of grey shoes and leggings arranged backstage before the Futurism Fall 2011 runway show.
Seating arrangement reserved for press at the Futurism Fall 2011 show, with labeled seats arranged in front of the runway.
Donna Best speaking and asking questions during the press conference at the Futurism Fall 2011 show.
Candid image of a guest attending the show wearing a Mondrian art-inspired kaftan from a previous Shrekahnth collection.
Pre-show view of the runway with Shrekahnth logo illuminated under blue light, with the arena prepared for the Futurism Fall 2011 show.

Futurism - Fall 2011 : Dubai Fashion Week

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