Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 3.1K Egypt’s Fashion and Design Council on Tuesday announced the country’s first-ever fashion week at a press conference in the capital, Cairo. To take place in May, the opening night will be held in the Cairo Egyptian Museum and feature the work of prominent Egyptian designers. This first edition will have as a theme, “The Past, Present, and Future”. More Articles You Would Love Anil Padia Shows Amazing Pieces @ FAFA 2012 PICS: Selly Galley Takes Over The Net With Extrodinary Glamorous Style & Birthday Photos “The past because, of course, our designers should be inspired by our culture, by our heritage. Use all the materials we have that have been used for thousands of years,” said one of the founders of the organization, Susan Sabet. “The present, because we do live in the present and we are very much aware of what is going on in the world. And the future because we know where everything is going, where we should be in a few years.” Another one of the founders, Paul Antaki, believes the tough economic situation in Egypt is another reason to encourage people to look at local manufacturers and brands. “We think that it is the right time to tell people that here in Egypt without importing, you can dress from Egyptian products, fabrics, styles, and designers. Everything is there around you. Why do you have to go and look for imported products?” With Egyptian culture long having been an inspiration for international designers, the organizers say it is the right time for the country to hold its own fashion event. Read More Like This On Egypt Industry Creatives & Events UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You VIDEOS: Tunis Fashion Week 2024 Ended With A Bang, Watch Snippets & See... VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... ‘AFROYALTY’ ISSUE COVER Unveiled: Raising The Bar On Africa’s Perception & Culture! VIDEO: Rogue Wave (Angola) @ Accra Fashion Week 2023 The TechStitched Fashion Residency Program: A Celebration Of Innovation And Collaboration in African... Fashion Week Organizers from Across Africa Assemble in Ethiopia to Forge A Cohesive... Leading Ghanaian Menswear Brand ‘Kustom Looks’ Takes Over ‘All Africa Games 2023’ With... VIDEO: Arisar (Barbados) @ Accra Fashion Week 2023 A Detailed Insight Into Ethiopia’s TechStitched Fashion Program & The Participating Fashion Weeks... PICS: To Much Glamour; Check Out Bonang Matheba, Swanky & More At The... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.