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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
Indian Embassy in Egypt celebrates India’s 69th Independence Day
More than 250 attended the celebration which took place at the Embassy’s grounds located in Zamalek.
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
“Last year was completely manual, this year we aim for 3D and responsive fashion through implementing parametric design,” says founder
Young designer erases borders to bring the world together
“The idea itself received massive positive feedback, that boosted my motivation to create more and more,” says artist
Dominican chef’s rags-to-riches tale wows Spain
Maria Marte migrated to Spain in 2003 and started washing dishes in a Madrid restaurant. She stayed despite the economic crisis and is now a head chef with two Michelin stars to her name. Guy Hedgecoe reports. Maria Marte is delicately spooning a smooth parsley sauce from a blender into a bowl, in preparation for …
Why Taiwan’s single people are a national security threat
Lydia from Taipei and almost all of her friends are single. Sociologist Wen-Shan Yang explains why Taiwan’s single culture is putting the welfare of the whole country at risk. Whether you’re in a relationship or not – that’s your own business, right? Well, true, but in Taiwan, it’s something in which both researchers and the …
Aya Afify: An artist who will forever live through her designs
Fashion designer’s passing is mourned by Egypt
Art, from painting to garments
Ddressie is the result of Essie’s colours, Abdelkawi’s precise brush, and Shaaban’s intricate stitches
Nine reasons Germany is an e-car nightmare
Germany is not only eco-friendly – it's also a car-making country. Although you'd think that would make it heaven for use of electric cars, Germany is way behind. DW reporters share results of a real-world test. Germany is known for its cars: Porsche, BMW and no speed limit on the Autobahn. But if you want to be eco-conscious and drive…
Kimonos redefine trends in Egypt
According to the oldest rules of fashion worldwide, trends change every six months. However, the current decade has successfully created a much faster cycle, which is capable of introducing new trends every other week. Through this hectic and constant change, one trend managed to establish a true solid platform. The traditional Japanese garment, the Kimono, …
Norine Farah X styled by Farah El-Sayed: The magic of collaborations
“We have established a friendship more than a business partnership, which helps us understand each other and have the same picture in mind,” says stylist
Ministry of Health closes TBS for failure to meet food safety standards
No one imagined that a gathering with the family around a plate of traditional Arabic dessert Om Ali, from a trusted shop, would end up in hospital with cases of food poising and diarrhoea. But that is exactly what happened to many people who’ve had the delightful meal from The Bakery Shop (TBS).
In Pictures: Ramadan’s holy spirit revives Al-Hussein’s uniqueness
Some of those fasting have their meal in the famous restaurants of the area; others bring their meal and eat on streets and pavements.
Damat pays tribute to golden-age stars
Damat’s Spring/Summer ’15 collection, which is available now in its new store in Galleria 40, corresponds with the increasing fashion awareness in light of the significance of individual style
Men creating the vanguard of fashion industry in Egypt
The local industry is run by women to cater for women
Holy month unleashes hail of donation campaigns
Commercials playing on smart metaphors, interactivity and abused children
Are Ramadan charity campaigns backfiring?
The campaigns that ask people to donate to cancer patients feature them as people who do nothing with their lives but wait for death.
“Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience” to return for the third round
Global fashion legends and emerging talents to showcase their latest creations at Dubai Mall
Yahia and Cairo Marriott awaken Khedive Ismail and Empress Eugenie
“I am so inspired by royalties, especially the royal era in Egypt,” says Yahia
Hellofood: Fastest online platform for delivering food
“Hellofood” is a company that believes that sharing good times means sharing good food.
In Pictures: The other face of Ramadan through labourers’ eyes
In Ramadan, the work quota does not change a lot for construction workers, as they do not have any specific working hours.
The Design Studio rediscovers Khan El-Khalili through ‘One thousand and one nights’
“We had to work on our first collection so I chose some Egyptian household objects and I wanted to study and modernise them,” says a student
Splash launches Summer 2015, Eid collection in Egypt
Arriving at the store, Saba met with her fans, who had been waiting to catch a glimpse of their favourite star
Fashion Walk to invade streets of Cairo
“Fashion Walk is a massive designer showcase, which will help the artists engage directly with the biggest audience,” says organiser
Amor: A new star in the local gold industry
The “Amor” collection included a wide array of state-of-the-art limited gold masterpieces crafted by international designers.
Standard Chic: A day in the garage
Cairo’s first ready-t- wear event, between edge and glam
Spinneys continues to expand in Egypt
Spinneys opened its first branch in Egypt nine years ago, and since then has made significant strides to increase its presence locally and also to enhance the brand’s image and awareness.
Azza Fahmy: A local empire with global presence
Being international gives you strength as you do not only cater for one kind of audience, says Ghaly