First Egypt Fashion Week takes place with more than 70 designers – The National

First Egypt Fashion Week takes place with more than 70 designers – The National

The inaugural Egyptian Fashion Week has kicked off in Cairo.

The event, which runs until Monday, is themed Past, Present and Future and pays homage to Egypt’s heritage and civilisation. The idea behind the fashion week is to help connect African and Middle Eastern markets.

The showcase is presented by the Egyptian Fashion and Design Council in collaboration with government bodies and Creative Headz, the Austrian firm behind fashion shows such as MQ Vienna and Thai Silk.