D-CAF returns for a sixth edition of art festivitiesÂ
This season comes with the message of “discovering the power and extent of human self-expression”
Nayera Yasser
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Jayda Hany: building the future of local footwear
“I did not want to ‘create’ a new collection; instead, I wanted to approach shoes as if they were buildings and construct something new,” says designer
Les Miniatures: big statement and small shapes
“Through our designs, we aim to make every bag a statement, with a story that explains its details,” says co-founder Bags are a life necessity for women across the globe. While men are usually more concerned about a bag’s functionality, women are often more focused on its exterior. Every season, high-end brands fiercely compete to …
The Design Studio captures the talent of Egypt’s hidden gems
With black and white portraits hanging from the ceiling and dramatic pieces laid out on white tables, a new generation of local jewellery designers showcased a glimpse of their aesthetics. While each piece captured the stories of Egypt’s next top jewellery designers, the collective collection widened the boundaries of design. The Design Studio by Azza …
CCDC celebrates the end of 5 Ra2s
The festival was held as part of CCDC’s five-year anniversary
Temraza and Zagh represent strong women at NYFW
For fashion designers and fanatics, New York is the city of dreams. The big apple has been a top fashion capital for many decades. Meanwhile, the seasonal fashion week is, without a doubt, a destination and target for many aspiring talents. Farida Temraz is a young and promising local fashion designer that has managed, in …
“Age of Magnificence” is back for a new season of drama
Many would not be able to name a certain point in time that resembles the age of magnificence. Nonetheless, many local-fashion fanatics can instantly describe what these words summon in their minds. Over a year ago, Zaam launched a theatrical-bags collection that remains, despite the seasons, an evident local success story. The home-grown brand is …
Ghazl Banat introduces a combination of local and imported fashion
I wanted to support local talents, especially after the recent pound flotation and the evident improvement in local quality: co-founder
Jude Benhalim joins forces with UNICEF to “End Violence”
“Bringing together the power of the fashion world to contribute to the campaign helps spread awareness on a crucial cause,” says the designer
Zang paves the way to international standards with ‘Vandalism’Â
With life following a faster pace controlled by technology and modern life, local fashion is forced to cope and shift in order to leap into the new millennium. Even though local brands are currently on the rise, the top tier is often specialised in couture rather than ready-to-wear. On the other hand, streetwear has defiantly …
The Doctor: a biography about determination and womanhoodÂ
History has the ability to direct and alter the future. A few years ago, Mohamed Abdel Latif found a letter written by his mother in the early 20th century. While the letter was initially a simple method of communication between a daughter and her father, the significance of finding this letter has initiated a domino …
UNTY vouches for kindness and being good to people
“The main message is embracing who you are as a person—male or female—and using originality as well as individuality of character as a tool for empowerment,” says founder
Amna Elshandaweely: breaking moulds with Siwan fashion
Walking into Siwa, all colours come to life, all scents come out to dance, and the pace of life matches the beat of the drums. Siwa is one of the many places indigenous to the Amazigh in North Africa. Their vivid and authentic traditions make them an ethnic group that repeatedly inspires creative people. Even …
Chicago: a capsule collection of art-deco heirlooms
“This collection took a lot of time and effort; it was created with love. It is not a commercial collection that aims for direct sales, rather it is more of my personal take on jewellery,” says Farah
Bayt Ward: a platform that seeks fashion transformationÂ
“We are not only a retail shop; we are a platform that aims to harbour and help emerging designers from around the region,” says co-founder
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Four local brands to check before Christmas Eve
‘Urban Rebel’: a story of womanhood and courage
“After ‘Spectrum’, she finds herself overwhelmed by the city and the system that tells her what to do with her life,” says designer
Golden 90s: reminiscent collection of fine jewelry
This collection is basically about the things that you think you had lost, says designer
Maksters brings Marbella to Cairo
Footwear is a craft that requires an artistic quality. Through the ages, shoes have been developed to accommodate a wide variety of needs and styles. From the pharaonic leather footwear to King Louis XIV’s obsession with high heels, shoes have always been at the forefront of the fashion industry. With that said, Maksters is the …
Fashion between economic reforms and purchasing awareness
A few years ago, Egypt opened its arms to international brands. In a short timeframe, local malls were filled with top-notch brands and updated collections. While 2015 witnessed multiple opening ceremonies of the world’s most coveted names, 2016 went in the opposite direction. After some complicated regulations and negative economic decisions, a few brands have …
CFN6 takes room service to the next level
Imagine opening a hotel door to find room service standing at the entrance carrying the latest designer fashion. Many hotels around the globe pursue the definition of pure luxury; nonetheless, very few have come close to the type of splendour that was on display at Cairo Fashion Night (CFN). For one day only, the third …
CFF7: a regional season with creative statement
The night included special guests and an innovative design challenge
Sami Amin pays tribute to Alexandria
Stepping into Sami Amin’s showroom is always the beginning of a spectacular journey, where the country’s mesmerising history and breathtaking landscape turn into wearable tokens of nationalism. The well-established designer has already covered many loyal fans with Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman motifs that were imprinted with love on statement brass and authentic leather. Amin celebrated …
Karen Nan transforms bling into dresses
The designer creates her masterpieces with hand-embellished crystals, gold threads, detailed embroidery, and handmade fabrics
Menna Khalil captures the enchanting Amazigh culture
Born with a free soul within the boundaries of tradition and norms, she has a strong bond with nature and a strong urge to let her dreams run wild. Malika is a girl that all women carry inside their souls. She has a driving stamina to explore, travel, and change realities. Jewellery designer Menna Khalil …
Amina K celebrates 2017 winter season with upcycled grunge
“We mainly aimed to use the fabrics that we already had in the stock room; we did not want to be wasteful,” says designer
Jozee Boutique: local products offer a unique interpretation of modern trends
Starting from 8 o’clock in the morning until the long-awaited 5 o’clock in the evening, Ezz El-Dien Mokhtar and his wife Joselin El-Kholy sat in their offices processing endless paperwork and stressing about a nonstop parade of deadlines. Every night they hoped to get a break from their monotonous corporate lives; yet, every morning at …
Jude Benhalim: armour of confidence and individuality
She is a woman who is proud of her identity; yet, cannot find the right way to show it to the world. She has many dreams, but none of them include a life-partner that would curb the strength of her wings. She is many things; yet, one thing remains clear: she is anything but ordinary. …
Designobia showers Cairo with contemporary art
Standing in the middle of the aged courtyard could alone inspire artists to create brilliant masterpieces. The beauty of the structure could not help but be highlighted further when a hand-full of local artisans and artists circulated the venue to showcase, talk, and trade art. Art Shower is a yearly event organised by Designobia to …
Arabic calligraphy: from language to modern art
A few months ago, the internet was taken by storm when a small piece of paper drew attention to the capital’s biggest mischief maker. Local calligrapher Mohamed Abido started a movement when he wrote maysahesh keda (this is unacceptable) on a piece of paper to showcase the power of his art. By positioning the timeless …