Egypt Fashion Week Inaugural Edition Concludes Successfully

Egypt Fashion Week made its debut in Cairo last week, leaving fashion lovers in awe with its spectacular lineup of runway shows, panel discussions, and workshops.

The event has been in the making for nearly five years. It was held under the theme, “Past, Present & Future” and aimed to celebrate Egypt’s rich heritage and civilization.

The fashion week came to a close on May 15. It closed with a bang as the Mall of Arabia hosts a "Shop the Runway" event on Monday, along with a final panel discussion titled “Stylists in Conversation”. The discussion featured Julie Matos, EFW head stylist, Maissa and Sahar Azab, Mai Galal, and Farah Baky.

Over 70 designers from all around the world showcased their latest lines, leaving the fashion industry and lovers in attendance excited and impressed.

Fashion editor Susan Sabet, co-founder of the Egyptian Fashion and Design Council (EFDC), said: “The EFW program goes far beyond fashion shows and exhibitions and aims to connect the local, African, and Middle Eastern markets through design, craftsmanship, education, sustainability, production, and retail." 

Egypt Fashion Week commenced on May 12 at the Egyptian Museum, featuring the “Best of Egyptian Designers” fashion show curated by US stylist Julie Matos, followed by a gala dinner. The following two days were held at the Museum of Agriculture, which opened its doors for the first time after five years of renovation specifically for EFW.

The Museum of Agriculture is the second most important agricultural museum in the world after Budapest. It is an architectural gem, that dates back to 1937 and on its vast grounds retells the history of cotton and the Egyptian textile industry, which is a perfect tie-in.

Egypt Fashion Week truly lived up to its hype, bringing together an unparalleled showcase of design, creativity, and culture. It is a testament to the unwavering passion and commitment of its organizers to promote Egypt’s unique identity and cultural heritage to the world through the power of fashion. By bridging the gap between the local, African, and Middle Eastern markets.

EFW is rapidly emerging as a global platform for designers, craftsmen, and artists to showcase their work, collaborate, and contribute to a more sustainable and vibrant fashion industry.

With its outstanding success in its first edition, the fashion week is sure to leave an indelible mark on the fashion industry for years to come.