Menna Khalil reassembles Gibranâs broken wings
âGibran had this brilliant combination of dark and light; lots of contradictions,â says designer
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Vivian Moawad narrates stories with fabrics and silhouettes
My FW16 collection was inspired by winter darkness and the cosiness that often surrounds it, says designer
BCBGMAXAZRIA opens new branch in Egypt
She is classy, sophisticated, and timeless. BCBGMAXAZRIAâs woman is somebody who knows fashion and understands the rules of runways and trends. The pioneering brand has been aiding women in looking their best for decades worldwide. In November, the brand and the capitalâs fashion fanatics celebrated the latest expansion after the opening of the second BCBGMAXAZRIA …
The lack and influence of buyers
Buyers should be looked at as fashion experts that designers want on their side, says Gohar
Local beauty market welcomes new revolutionising brand
âEgypt is a strong dermocosmetic market; there are 5,000 active dermatologists in Egyptâ
Victoria Secretâs show features angels and wings
Once again the worldâs loved brand started the holidayâs season with a sprinkling spectacle to celebrate women and beauty. From garments embellished with Swarovski crystals to the iconic angel wings and the $2m 2015 Fireworks Fantasy Bra by Mouawad, the global brand did not leave anything to the imagination. The Fashion Show took place at …
British Fashion Council gears up for annual British Fashion Awards
âThe awards recognise the incredible talent we are so fortunate to work with,â says Chairman of the BFC
Modelling in Egypt: Between international guidelines and taboos
Society is still not fully aware of this career and all details involved, says model
Cairo Fashion Festival returns with a cultural season
Aya Afifiâs designs walk down the runway one last time
Life is a beautiful sport: celebrating the legendary crocodile in Egypt
âInventor! If I had to print a title on my business card, this would be it. I have been inventing all my life,â said Rene Lacoste
Sami Amin launches Sky collection
The artist mixed history and nature to create a series of absolute art
Cairo Couture Collections II illuminates the capital with sequin and embroidery
The runway was set, the red carpet was laid out and the âselfieâ board was put up. Just like that, Cairoâs top fashion insiders and celebrities poured into Dusit Thaniâs ballroom to get a glimpse of the latest couture trends. Last week, the Cairo Couture Collections (CCC) came back for a second round after their …
LâOrĂ©al Professionnel and local hairdressers join hands to restructure the business
âEgypt once led the international fashion scene. Various Egyptian platforms are currently rising once again and our hairdressers are leading this movement,â says Group Product Manager
Norine Farah: First Egyptian designer to touch foot in New York
âI am thinking of a black and white colour pallet while using net as the base. I saw the fabric in Salem Alta Moda around seven months ago, hidden in a cupboard underneath the counter,â says designer
Iram Jewelry: The story of four generations
âWe all share deep admiration for this field. We grew up with our fathers working in it,â says Moustafa Nassar
Fashion Clash introduces the Metamorphoses to the fashion industry
The show started with several contemporary dancers performing within the set greenery maze
Azza Fahmy turns one trip to Africa into a massive work of art
âWhen I saw the brilliance of African art and sculpture I was beyond impressed that I decided to dedicate a collection to black Africa,â says designer
Meet the first international hijabi model
âIt is a positive message portraying diversity, and respects the hijab,â says model
DASH beauty conference resets the beauty industry in Egypt
For one day the mighty Pyramids were the ultimate destination for tens of females who appreciate and admire beauty. The young and aspiring Dina Dash invaded all social-media platforms weeks earlier as she announced the first beauty conference in Egypt. The massive campaign included many well-known influencers, make-up artists and bloggers, which only attracted a …
MANGO island opens its doors to the public
âWe are presenting a new format of MANGO with kids and men. Mango is no longer the 200M women store,â says Al-Sharif
The choreographer: A fashion showâs anonymous soldier
âChoreography is the backbone of any fashion show,â says Samir
Heba Edres: A 13-year journey in couture
âA veiled dress requires the best of designers and tailors for its unique construction,â says designer
Amr Saad: Seeing the world through shades of art
“Designing eyewear came out of my own curiosity for customising some pieces,” says designer
Aly & Fila put Egypt on international Trance map
Their eyes closed, their ears in tune with the music and their souls dancing in circles around them while their hands produce a euphoria of trance that sets the crowd on fire.
Inkrypt: Stepping into colour bonds
âThey are little pieces of art that break my heart to part with, but it makes me happy knowing that the person wearing them will smile every time they look down at their feet,â says designer
Shamekh Bluwi: Between fashion, architecture and illustration
âAs a kid I was obsessed with comic books, each hero had a distinctive outfit; for me the clothes can somehow show traces of the personality,â says artist
Local fashion scene promotes authenticity
People are starting to value the time and effort spent on traditional art and handmade work, which is a global movement that first started in the European market, says designer
Doctors face possible national threat
During a shift that started like any other, Dr Mina Nabil, an intensive care and anaesthesia doctor, received a phone call at 4pm, informing him of a critically ill patient suffering from a dangerously high temperature and breathing difficulties
The Fashion Studio returns to lead local fashion industry
Cairo’s educational centre starts two summer courses focusing on styling and illustration
Fashion Clash: The future of fashion is here
âLast year was completely manual, this year we aim for 3D and responsive fashion through implementing parametric design,â says founder