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Hot looks fresh off the runway

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A Rami Kadi creation

The hottest styles showcased at Fashion Forward Dubai 2014.

The recently concluded third edition of Dubai fashion week -- Fashion Forward -- showcased some exquisite concepts by several Middle eastern designers.

Here's a look at some of the most unique creations we spotted.

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Bling and glitter

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Creations by Amato by Furne One

Amato designs stood out with their plunging necklines, intricate nose rings and sequins.

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Exquisite cuts

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Models walk the ramp in Ronald Abdala creations

British-Lebanese designer Ronald Abdala's rebellious streak manifested on the catwalk in the form of some uncharacteristically minimalist designs.

His creative embellishments, edgy draping stood out.

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Red carpet fashion

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A model walks in a Ronald Abdala creation

Yet another Ronald Abdala edgy gown featured a very eye-catching neckline on a fiery red gown.

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Metallic glam

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Models walk the ramp in Essa creations

Indian origin designer Essa Bhagoorwala's line was dominated by European fabrics and a lots of metallic hues.

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Lara Croft look

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Models walk the ramp in Taller Marmo creations

Riccardo Audisio and Yago Goicoechea, the men behind Taller Marmo revealed at the show that their line was inspired from Lara Croft's look.

It's little wonder then, that we see a lot of minimalistic, outdoorsy designs.

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Flirty and fun

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Models walk th eramp in Starch creations

One of the more casual and hassle-free dressing designs, the Starch line came as a breath of fresh air.

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Rock chick

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Models walk the ramp in Starch creations

Kage's outfits channeled young, rock chick glam with perfection with their gold and black pairings.

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Fresh and fuss-free

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Creations from the Grazia Emerging Designer, left, and Said Mahrouf shows.

Light, flowing fabrics, and fuss-free designs made an appearance in the Grazia Emerging Designer segment (left) as well as on Said Mahrouf's showing.

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Curve-tracing cuts

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A model walks in a Rami Kadi creation

Rami Kadi's use of showstopping bold colours and even bolder silhouettes were a huge draw.

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Floaty elegance

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Flowing fabrics and traditional ethnic embroidery were the highlights of veteran designer Zareena's showcase.

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Luxe layers

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Zareena creations

High on mesh details, vibrant colours and extravagant headgears, Zareena's clothes grabbed attention.

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Pretty pastels

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Models walk in Zayan Ghandour creations

Designer Zayan Ghandour's line, titled Renegade Princess, was replete with pastel shades and black accentuates.

Flirty and youthful in tone, the designs were high on functionality too.

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Sheer lace

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A model walks the ramp in an Ezra creation

Manila-born designer Ezra's line was dominated by a lot of sheer detailing and intricate embroidery.

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The normcore look?

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Models walk the ramp in Tahir Sultan creations

Kuwaiti-Indian designer Tahir Sultan's designs were distinctly conservative yet luxurious.

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Go solid

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Models walk the ramp in Bashar Assaf creations

Solid colours, long skirts and trench coat variations from designer Bashar Assaf's collection stood out.

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How to wear lace

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Models walk in Ronald Abdala creations

Other Abdala outfits featured lace accentuates and shiny fabric.

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Fiery Fashion

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Models walk the ramp in Jean Louis Sabaji creations

By far the most bizarre of all the showcased designs at Fashion Forward, Jean Louis Sabaji's line was big on bold colours and unusual silhouettes.