From Tech & Finance to Textiles: A Creative Path
Dubai-based D Two is a slow-fashion label rooted in Bahrain that is carving out a distinctive identity through craftsmanship, natural fabrics, and timeless design. Its founder, Fatima Dito, has a background in computer science, finance, and the arts, and she says the shift to fashion was less of a detour than a creative parallel to her earlier career.
Fashion design, Dito explains, became an expressive outlet, an art form that stimulates her creative soul much like music. That is how her journey with D Two began.
Rejecting Overproduction, Embracing Intention
A key pillar of the brand is its resistance to the overproduction cycle prevalent in fast fashion. Dito says that from the beginning she never wanted D Two to contribute to the cycle of overproduction seen in the fashion world today. Every detail matters, and nothing is rushed.
D Two’s collections include dresses, jumpsuits, tops, jackets, and coordinated sets. The color palette is restrained but versatile with blush pink, denim blue, grey, white, beige, olive green and yellow, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on timeless pieces rather than trend-driven sparks.
One standout item is The Solene Dress, which originated from an upcycling experiment where two shirts were reimagined into a unified design. That piece became a customer favorite and illustrates the brand’s ethos of intention and reinvention.
Foundations, Recognition and Growth
Dito’s debut collection, titled Aurum Rebirth, draws from the geometric motifs found in Bahraini gold jewelry traditions, reinterpreted for modern wear. The brand’s trajectory has been supported by international programs and training.
She participated in a Paris–Manama residency at the Institut Français de la Mode in Paris, gaining deep exposure to global fashion discourse. She was also selected for a program by Bahrain Labour Fund Tamkeen, in partnership with the +973 Artisanat Creative Entrepreneurs Incubator and ESMOD, the French Fashion Institute.
Reflecting on her Paris experience, she says that being immersed in the capital of fashion gave her insights from international professionals, an understanding of fashion history, and a global perspective that now shapes her design approach.
With ESMOD, she was chosen from 30 Bahraini designers and ultimately shortlisted among the top 15. She calls it a proud milestone in her journey.
Global Appeal Through Stories and Meaning
Dito believes that what draws people to D Two globally is the connection they feel to the designs and the stories behind them. She is convinced that people today seek garments with authenticity, ethical grounding, and purpose, a fusion of the simple with the significant.
Looking ahead, she is planning a music-inspired collection for June 2026 as part of the ESMOD Dubai × Tamkeen program. Alongside that, she is expanding the D Two Essentials line to offer core wardrobe staples rooted in her brand philosophy.
