Why Dubai is the perfect playground for edgy and experimental fashion

Why Dubai is the perfect playground for edgy and experimental fashion

Designer Michael Lombard on his love for leather

Published: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 6:09 PM

Fashion designer Michael Lombard has opened up his first flagship luxury store in the Middle East at Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue amidst powerhouses like Gucci, Balenciaga, YSL, and Louis Vuitton. He is now only the second black designer to have an outlet in the prestigious location, after the late Virgil Abloh.

The venue is a masterpiece of fashion and features everything Michael Lombard, from his latest incredible runway pieces to his famed leather jackets, coats, skirts, handbags, and his unrivalled signature fragrances. His exclusive designer brand is renowned for its high-end men’s and women’s genuine calf skin and sheep skin leather jackets, earning him the title “King of Leather” by Huffington Post.

With a reputation of being bold and classy, Michael Lombard started his illustrious career as a record label executive before discovering his passion for fashion. He has dressed some of the world’s most famous faces, including Bebe Rexha, Paula Abdul, Prince Royce, and Tiffany Young. His exclusive designs and unique pieces have graced runways all over the world, making huge waves at the likes of New York and Paris Fashion Weeks.

However, his pieces are not for the