The Definitive Schedule For Egypt Fashion Week

Yara Sameh - Pasant Elzaitony

The inaugural edition of the Egyptian Fashion Week will kick off at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Red carpet and cocktails will be held at 8:00 pm, followed by a fashion show, a Gala dinner, and entertainment at 9:00.

Egyptian Fashion Week will take place from May 12 to 15, under the title, “Past, Present and Future”.

It is a celebration of culture, heritage, and creativity and aims to connect the local, African, and Middle Eastern markets through design, craftsmanship, education, sustainability, production, and retail.

The inaugural edition features the participation of over 70 Egyptian designers showcasing their collections on and off the runway.

Here's everything you need to know about this highly anticipated fashion event.

May 12th

Opening night “Best of Egyptian Designers” (Vip event)

Time | 8 pm - 11 pm Venue: The Egyptian Museum Downtown

Best of Egyptian designers fashion show curated by American stylist Julie Matos followed by gala dinner.

May 13th

Workshops & Special Projects:

Time | 10 Am - 11 Am Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

In Your Shoe: EFW guests are invited to design and color on a finished plain upper or customize their own shoes while watching craftsmen at work.

Get Customized: Watch The Georges Sara Craftsman Customize Your Leather Bracelet, Compliments Of Efw at The Cotton Building From 10 Am To 11 pm.

Efw Official Entertainment Partner Tiktok Goes 360!: Take Your Spin On The Iconic Tiktok 360 Camera In The Theatre Building From 10 Am To 11 Am, For A Lasting Memory Of Efw And Win A Bag By Egypt's Pioneering Sustainable Fashion Brand, Up-fuse.

Workshops:

Collective Show Up.fuse, Sherine Fahmy, Meroe, Saqhoute, Boadk

Time | 11.00 Am Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Fashion Show:

Marie Louis

Time | 11.20 Am Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Panels & Talks:

Time | 12.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Opening Session: In Conversation With Imran Amed, Founder, Ceo & Editor In Chief, The Business Of Fashion

Time | 12.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

The Vital Role Of Councils & Support Systems: Burak Cakmak, Saudi Fashion Commission, Susan Sabet, Egyptian Fashion & Design Council, Sherine Rifai, Jordan Fashion Week, Sarah Hermez, Creative Space Beirut, Omoyemi Akarele, Lagos Fashion Week.

Time | 13.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

How To Talk Retail In The New World: Desiree Bollier Ceo Value Retail, Paul Antaki, Consolidated Retail

Workshops & Special Projects

Time | 14.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Featuring Egyptian Designers & Craftsmen: Talks & Panels With Local & International Speakers In The Field Of Education, Craftsmanship, Sustainability, Design, Intellectual Property, Production, Retail, Women Empowerment, Finance

Fashion Show: Mix And Match

Time | 14.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Panels & Talks

Time | 14.30 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

NY To Dubai - How Media Transcends From Market To Market: In Conversation With Manuel Arnaut, Editor In Chief Vogue Arabia

Fashion Show:

Wasseem Khadra

Time | 15.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Sacer

Time | 15.30 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Almah

Time | 15.40 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Panels & Talks:

Time | 16.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Unlock Her Future: Presenting The Unlock Her Future Prize In Support Of Women Social Entrepreneurs Of The Mena Region Chantal Khoueiry, Chief Culture Officer, The Bicester Collection, Dr. Iman Bibars, Founder Ashoka Arab World And Wise, Nyu Abu Dhabi(TBC) , Nuhayr Zein Of Leukeather.

Time | 16.30 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Taking Your Heritage Global: Amina Ghaly, Azza Fahmy Head Designer, Amal Aouadi, Pr Messika M.east, Louis Barthelemy, Ahmed Sabry, Sabry Marouf

Fashion Show:

Daniela Ashba

Time | 17.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Christine Massarany

Time | 17.20 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Nuria Telpian Haute Couture

Time | 17.40 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Panels & Talks:

Time | 18.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Ai In Fashion: Why To Hop On The Wagon From Now Rami Emad, Art Director, Mahmoud Al Sharif, Ceo Fit & Shop

On A Mission - Keeping Local Craftsmanship Alive: Alia El Tanani, Don Tanani, Margarita Andrade, Threads Of Hope Lamia Hassanein, Tanis, Sara El Chayeb, Georges Sara

Time | 18.80 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

May 14th

Panels & Talks:

Time | 10:30 to 11:00 AM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Digital Space - Redefining The Fashion Industry: Yasmine Ebeid, Tiktok Fashion Content Creator On The Profound Impact Digital Space Has Had On The Fashion Industry

Workshops & Special Projects:

Time | 10 Am - 11 Am Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

In Your Shoe: Efw Guests Are Invited To Design And Color On A Finished Plain Upper Or Customise Their Own Shoe While Watching Craftsmen At Work.

Time | 10 Am - 11 Am Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

The Design Studio By Azza Fahmy Experience: Silver Wire Wrapping Jewelry Class At The Design Studio By Azza Fahmy Hub In The Cotton Building

Panels & Talks:

Time | 11 Am Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

How To Attract Investors - A Lesson For Startups In Fashion: Nevine El Tahri, Chairperson Delta Shield Of Investment, Ola Dajani, Tiye Angels, Hanaa El Hilali, Alkheir Microfinance

Fashion Shows:

Collective Show

Nadine Chamaa, Talalya Fashion, Rasha Pasha Cairo, Salma Khalil, Mazoura By Heba Abou Ouf

Time | 11:20 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Paz.cairo

Time | 11:40 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Panels & Talks:

Time | 12,00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

The Importance Of Formal Education: Why Knowing Your Trade Matters

Panelists: Adrien Roberts, Accademia Costume E Moda, Aida Zayed, FDC, Azza Fahmy, The Design Studio Azza Fahmy, Shivang Dhruva, FDA, Anna Arena Mod'art Moderator: Yasmine Hilal GTEX

Time | 12.30 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Sustainable Fashion In Egypt Now & Tomorrow: Connie Abuleish, Sekem, Manal Olama, Egyptian Clothing Bank, Yara Yassin, Upfuse, Mai Kassem, Sustainable Fashion Alliance MENA

Time | 13.00 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Connecting The Continent Through Fashion: Temwa Gondwe, Afreximbank, Omoyemi Akerele, Lagos Fashion Week , Delphine Clement Gtex/itc

Time | 14.30 Pm Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Fabric Innovation & Sustainability: Marco Marzoli, Enrico Marzoli, Filmar Group, Marie Bishara,agec, Ahmed Rizk, Unido Cotton Program Egypt

Fashion Shows:

Mix And Match

Time | 14.00 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Moaaz El Behairy

Time | 15.00 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Maison Farah Wali

Time | 15.30 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Time | 15.40 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Panels & Talks:

Time | 16.00 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

The Power Of The "white Gold": Khaled Schumann, Cotton Egypt Association In Conversation With Paul Antaki, Consolidated Retail.

Time | 16.30 PM Venue: The Museum Of Agriculture Dokki

Regional Fashion Media Talks: Jamila Halfichi, Asharq Al Awsat, Bilal Arabi, Rotana, Fidaa Ramadan, Elle Arabia, Zeinab Abdulrazek 3oud, Susan Sabet, Pashion

Fashion Shows: