Latest in Tag: Fashion Highlight
Latest in Tag: Fashion
“Voice of Anonymous Women”: a fashion statement against sexismÂ
“The collection’s name is inspired by the numerous painful stories that I have heard during my research,” says the designer
Kurtis Paul hand-held accessories for modern gentlemen
For years and years, men have contemplated the components of a woman’s bag. One glossy publication after the other, asked the same question; what is often found in a woman’s closest companion and why would one person need so many options of the same accessory? With fashion changing and evolving, handbags have crossed gender boarders …
Moda Fit: e-commerce synonym for local summer attire
Our main goal was to have a well-established online shopping website, with trendy designs as well as affordable prices, says co-founder
Fleurette: home-grown summer garden
It is basically how we, Les Miniatures, see summer; bright as a Fleurette, says co-founder
Deena Wagdy: a timeless declaration of strength adorned with pearls
“My jewelry is for women who flaunt strong sense of personal style and do not conform to rules,” says designer
Super Fashion: picture perfect representation of the local industry
She struts in her glamorous pair of high-heeled sandals right through the metal gates, and suddenly, what was only a mere daily destination turns into a flashy runway. As she goes through the poultry fridge, the super market’s tiles reflect the fluidity of sky-blue satin and curvy details of lace. It is only minutes before …
Jude Benhalim wears the city’s “Urban Vibrance” on her sleeves
“Everyone moves up the scale when they have a magazine as prestigious as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar write about them; it is like getting a good grade on a school project,” says designer
Misura: high-heeled dreams on demand
I dream of the day every woman will be able to create her own shoes from scratch with the highest quality and least hustle, says co-founderÂ
Camicie: a local ethical source for everyday fashion
We focus on designs and fabrics that are practical, easy to wear and can be equally dressed up or down for various occasions and according to every woman’s taste: says designer
Slow Factory heals the world with fashion
The media portray the refugees in a pejorative way, and with our campaign we wanted to show another side of the story, says the designer
Is working from home out of fashion?
The recent decision of IBM to call its home workers back to the office has raised doubts about the future of telecommuting globally. Arthur Sullivan reports about the latest developments in Germany.For whatever reason, working from home has tended to suffer from something of an image problem over the years. Take how “The Simpsons” depicted …
La Reina Exchange: a method for affordable designer gowns
The main concept is about expanding your closet without keeping up with the investment terms of expanding, says founder
Sandra Mansour: international fashion talent on the rise
“Rudolf Bauer, the avant-garde German painter, was also a huge reference in the Doux Reves collection,” says designer
Fashion between tolerance and politicsÂ
Growing up with stereotypes is both confusing and pressuring. In many parts of the Middle East, women are often categorised based on mistaken concepts and outdated ideas. The women of Iran are a controversial topic that often ends with generalised assumptions that could not be further from the truth. Recently, many Iranian women have decided …
2017: a new era for hijabi women in fashion
Walking in mega shopping malls around the Arab world is often a journey among the world’s number one commercial campaigns. From ethnic models to Caucasian women and men that equally fail to relate to Middle Eastern beauty aesthetics, shop windows and flashy ads often display an obvious neglect of many countries and ethnicities. Manal Rostom …
Fashion Zone and Hany El-Behairy introduce ultimate luxury Â
Last weekend, the capital was illuminated with elaborate haute couture gowns, courtesy of Hany El-Behairy. The internationally acclaimed designer introduced his new spring/summer 2017 collection in the heart of Porsche Centre Egypt. After a few successful fashion events Fashion Zone organised yet another glamorous night of haute couture and luxury—powered by Hany El-Behairy and Porsche. …
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 …
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 …
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
Elie Saab pays tribute to Egypt with retro silhouettes and embroidered sailboatsÂ
Last week, a single photo of a sailboat embroidered amid blue beads on a luxurious organza fabric broke the internet. The elaborate embroidery became the number one highlight from the current season of Couture Week in Paris after the designer behind it shared further details with none other than American Vogue. Elie Saab, the pioneering …
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 …
Travel, mobile items, electronics, fashion most popular products purchased online among Egyptians: NielsenÂ
72% of Egyptian respondents confirmed that they have shopped online, survey results showed
Berlin 24/7: Fashion 4.0 made in Berlin
The Berlin fashion scene hasn’t seen much international success – yet. DW columnist Gero Schliess says there more potential to be tapped into – if the fashion and start-up scenes start collaborating.No, things weren’t better in the past – especially not for Berlin-based fashion designers. In the 1990s, it was said that Berlin would never …
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
La Mode A Beyrouth: Cairo’s newest fashion marathon
For five nights, Egypt’s fashion experts and enthusiasts flocked to the Fairmont Towers in Heliopolis to witness fashion history in the making. La Mode A Beyrouth Cairo is a franchise of Lebanon’s official fashion week, which aims to bring international quality to the local market. The event was held on 19-23 November, and it debuted …
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 …
Cairo Couture Collections lights up the Nile in spectacular fashion
With the winter season slowly but surely unfolding, Cairo Couture Collections (CCC) decided to pay one last tribute to the fair autumn weather with a night on the Nile. The annual event came back for a fourth season with a strong concept. For one night only, Egypt’s newest couture collections floated over the Nile as …