The much-anticipated latest edition of Sole DXB, the first since 2019, is now in the history books, and with musical performances, after-parties, exclusive drops from the world’s biggest sneaker and streetwear fashion brands, homegrown brands from the region, vintage finds and celebrity appearances, the event once again proved the vitality of youth and counter culture in the UAE, the power of streetwear, and the unique intersections of humanity that only Dubai can provide.

Photographer Aqib Anwar picked some of his favourite photos from the big Sole weekend, which we’re happy to share with you below.

See you next year, everyone.

The best of Sole DXB 2022 with Aqib Anwar

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Tosin d Sui, model
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Les Benjamins

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Nicolas Van Graan, Model

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Nicole Morgan and Rihab Nubi

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Atif and Humai, NY-based visual crew
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Jorja Smith
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Sami Abdulla, Entrepreneur
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Central Cee live on stage at Sole DXB
Talal Hizami, founder of Rascals
Talal Hizami, founder of Rascals
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Layla Al Mheri
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Natasha Diggs
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Ahmed A, anthlgy
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Nicholas Baker, co-founder, Sole DXB
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Joshua Cox, co-founder of Sole DXB
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Ahmed Shareef, co-founder of sn3sdn, with Mohammed Murad, founder of Flick
Marrwan Elhussein
Marrwan Elhussein
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Farrukh Hershad, founder of 5ivepillars
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Aqib Anwar, shot by a very talented photographer who is not Aqib Anwar