Fashion
NAS Trends: Preserving Egyptian culture
March 9, 2010
NAS Trends: Preserving Egyptian culture
Cairo's fashion scene is full of new, hip fashion designers. NAS Trends is one such hip and young newcomer to…
Danger in the mummy’s make-up bag
March 3, 2010
Danger in the mummy’s make-up bag
Dark, black kohl surrounded the eyes of ancient Egyptians for beauty and protection, but were they using toxic lead in…
Costumes and Jewelry: Twin passions of Nermine Said
February 28, 2010
Costumes and Jewelry: Twin passions of Nermine Said
Nermine Said is a very interesting young artist. Like many of her Egyptian counterparts who never considered exploring only one…
Q&A with Mohamed Dagher: Dressmaker to the stars
February 18, 2010
Q&A with Mohamed Dagher: Dressmaker to the stars
Known for his simple yet daring designs, Egyptian fashion designer Mohamed Dagher is the talent behind the spectacular dresses worn…
In the name of beauty
February 9, 2010
In the name of beauty
Having studied in Canada for four years, coming back to Egypt was quite a shock in several different respects. One…
Saphir: Elite collection, singular service
January 28, 2010
Saphir: Elite collection, singular service
Stepping into a clothes shop is usually relatively simple: you glance at the window display, decide it’s worth taking a…
A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance
December 9, 2009
A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance
On the catwalk with Egyptian stylist Abdelhak Last Wednesday, the usually impassive face of the giant Buddha seated cross-legged in…
El Horreya: designing freedom
November 23, 2009
El Horreya: designing freedom
It was nearly a year ago last February when a group of four friends decided to get together to create…
Amina K and the Egyptian look
November 16, 2009
Amina K and the Egyptian look
Amina Khalil, with her sparkling eyes and sprightly curly hair, is the epitome of youthful vibrancy. She may not have…
HIP opens at the Four Seasons
November 4, 2009
HIP opens at the Four Seasons
With a flourishing boutique in Mohandessin and a new one opening in the First Mall at the Four Seasons, it's…