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CairoScene
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
The Graphic Edit with Nob Designs Founder Ahmed Nabil
The Graphic Edit with Nob Designs Founder Ahmed Nabil When the statement piece is a literal statement…Ahmed Nabil's styles his iconic graphics in this edition of The Scene Selects. It's been ten years since Ahmed Nabil launched Nob Designs, a Cairo-born label that treats language as material and the graphic tee as a public platform. What began with a few statement tops has grown into a regional fixture - worn by celebrities, style disruptors and, more crucially, by anyone who understands that clothes can speak before you do. Nabil's signature is a kind of fashion linguistics. Whether printed with biting social commentary or phrases lifted straight from WhatsApp group chats, his pieces toe the line between wearable slogan and, well, not-so-wearable slogan. This edition of The Scene Selects spotlights Nob's Graphic Edit - an unapologetic collection that turns everyday speech into a design language of its own. These are garments with an opinion. Less trend, more transcript. The slogans don't just decorate; they assert, provoke, and often outshine everything else in the outfit. Iconic 'This look is all about embracing your cool self and expressing yourself to the max. P.S. This is not for the faint of heart' - Ahmed Nabil, Founder, Nob Designs Top Nob Designs | Iconic Coat Balmain | FW25 RTW Coat Sunglasses Balenciaga | Fennec Oval Sunglasses Skirt Miu Miu | Pleated Mini Skirt Shoes Nike | Ancuta Sarca Heels Perfume Dior | Hypnotic Poison Iconic 2.0 Top Nob Designs | Iconic Tee Jewellery Ambush | FW23 Rings Trousers Vetements | SS23 FTW Pants Sunglasses Balenciaga | 5G Sunglasses Coat Diesel | FW24 FTW Coat Shoes Saint Laurent | Wyatt Leather Chelsea Boots Har gedan 'This look is all about being chic no matter what the weather.' Top Nob Designs | Har Gedan Tee Shoes Prada | Paillette Heels Skirt Dior | Galliano Victim Collection Pleated Skirt Purse Moschino | Champagne Bucket Clutch Bag Glasses Balenciaga | Swift Oval Sunglasses in Silver Khaleek fe halk 'This look was made mainly for all the nosy people in our lives who are always trying to ask all the unnecessary questions like 'why are you wearing this, where are you going, what's going on with your personal Top Nob Designs | Khaleek Fe Halk Tee Jewellery Gucci | AW19 Statement Neck Piece Schiaparelli | Half Face Mask Cuff and Ring Shoes Schiaparelli | FW21 RTW Heels Trousers Alexander Wang | Pinstripe Leather Shorts Bag Schiaparelli | Triple Face Anatomy Bag Khaleek fe halk 2.0 Top Nob Designs | Khaleek Fe Halk Tee Trousers Fen Chen Wang | SS25 Collection Shoes Kenzo | Black Patent Leather Cutout Sandals Sunglasses Balenciaga | FW23 Red-lens Sunglasses Love you 'It's our very unique love letter. Basically it's the letter you send to yourself.' Jewellery Nado's | Gold Heart Ring Bag Jayda Hany | The Cupid Bag Shorts Jaquemus | FW23 Le Chouchou Shorts Sunglasses Dolce & Gabbana | Love Sunglasses Shoes Christian Louboutin | Lipstrass 100 Satin Patent Leather Red Enta fain 'It's our latest capsule collection highlighting the most used words in our chat these days. We're always saying 'Enta fain' because someone's always late or lost or even MIA.' Top Nob Designs | Enta Fain Tee Shoes Maison Margiela | Tabi Many Jane Flats Bag Acne Studios | Baker Lips Print Tote Bag Skirt Daley | SS25 Skirt Sunglasses Chanel | 4114 Vintage Sunglasses
CairoScene
15-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Egypt's Concrete Opens First Gulf Flagship at Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall
Known for its Italian-informed refinement, Egyptian label Concrete makes its Gulf debut with a new flagship in Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall — a space as deliberate and elegant as the garments it holds. May 15, 2025 It's not just a store. It's a statement - of intent, of identity, and of what it means to design with quiet conviction. Concrete, the Cairo-born fashion house that has quietly shaped Egyptian menswear since 1989, has just opened its first location in the Gulf. The new flagship, situated in Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall, marks more than a geographic expansion. It's a reflection of a brand that has always chosen depth over noise, tailoring over trend, and form over fuss. Designed by international architect Franco Ferrarese, the space is an architectural continuation of Concrete's design philosophy. Inside, clean lines meet warm finishes, and precision never comes at the cost of ease. It's a store that doesn't shout — but it doesn't disappear either. Much like the garments themselves, it holds its presence with purpose. Since its founding, Concrete has carved out a distinct place in the region's style landscape. Drawing from Italian tailoring traditions while remaining rooted in the realities of Middle Eastern life, the label has long championed a wardrobe that bridges the old and the new, the refined and the functional. From sharply cut suits to contemporary separates, Concrete's collections speak in a language of restraint - confident, not performative. The Reem Mall location also features the brand's limited women's capsule - a refined edit of pieces designed for the iconic women of today. Sleek, tailored, and unapologetically modern, the collection brings Concrete's design ethos into a new conversation, without losing the architectural clarity it's known for. The opening of the Reem Mall store is a natural evolution - a considered step into the Gulf that aligns with the brand's rhythm of expansion: intentional, thoughtful, and meticulously executed. This isn't about a splashy regional takeover. It's about presence. Craft. And building something that lasts.
CairoScene
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Select 329: Mixed Delrady
Cairo-born selector and producer Delrady takes over our Select this week with a heart-bumping tech-house mix, featuring tunes from the likes of Central Cee and Drake. May 08, 2025 This week on Select, we have one of Cairo's freshest young producers and selectors, Delrady, known for his innovative approach to tech-house, blending groovy house with classic funk, disco and blues, as well as hip-hop and rap. Since his emergence in the region's electronic scene, Delrady has already released five EPs, such as 'Big Big Dreams' EP on Gawdat's DancIN' label, along with numerous singles and remixes, which have gained widespread recognition from leading DJs and producers across the globe. One of his tracks, 'Keeping Working', was played at Burning Man earlier last year. For his select set, he treats us to a taste of his infectious tech-house mixes, spinning in iconic rap tunes such as Central Cee's 'Doja', and Drake & Lil Baby's 'Yes Indeed', along with some of his original productions such as 'Big Big Dreams'. Listen to the full set below:
CairoScene
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Pink Seasalt, Kazdoura & Tusmørke to Play CJC Agouza April 17th
Pink Seasalt, Kazdoura & Tusmørke to Play CJC Agouza April 17th An eclectic collision of 70s prog-psych, alt rock, and Levantine music all in one night. Cairo-born indie rock rouser Pink Seasalt, Toronto-based Arabic duo Kazdoura, and Norwegian psychedelic prog-rock outfit, Tusmørke, will be taking over Cairo Jazz Club, Agouza, with a Thursday night live show on April 17th. A guitarist, music producer and songwriter, Mahmoud Hafez, aka Pink Seasalt, is a one-man band known for crafting soulful and carefree jams, a sweet blend of 60s psychedelic, alt rock, neo soul and folk, all wrapped in groovy funky basslines. Think Mac DeMarco, Tame Impala and Unknown Orchestra in one. Pink Seasalt will be joined on stage by Kazdoura, who will be showcasing their debut album 'Ghoyoum', a contemplative 10-track project rooted in Levantine music, exploring themes of displacement and mental illness through a fusion of Arabic maqams with psychedelia, jazz and dream pop elements. The night will also feature Tusmørke, a psychedelic, progressive folk-rock outfit hailing from Skien, Norway, making their Cairo debut. Regarded as one of the most mysterious bands in the Norwegian alternative scene, Tusmørke is known for its dark, intense, and almost primeval, cauldron of musical potions. It takes its sonic cues from 60s and 70s prog-psych luminaries such as Gong and Caravan, and acid-leaning folksters like The Incredible String band with a generous dose of nordic folk music and influences from the golden age of Egyptian and Lebanese music. Doors open at 8 PM. To book your tickets, head to Cairo Jazz Club's official website.
CairoScene
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Kiiko Channels Melancholic Grandeur on ‘ENTERTAIN US' from Upcoming EP
Kiiko takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ahead of his forthcoming six-track EP, 'BARE MAXIMUM'. Feb 22, 2025 Kiiko returns with 'ENTERTAIN US', a new single ahead of his forthcoming six-track EP, 'BARE MAXIMUM'. The Cairo-born singer, songwriter, and producer has been steadily building his discography since his debut EP in 2022, with this latest release marking his third extended project. Fully self-produced, the track is an unfiltered expression of Kiiko's inner world, channelling heavy emotions into a soundscape that feels both grand and deeply personal. It unfolds with a nuanced sonic palette, beginning with a soft, orchestral introduction led by delicate piano and acoustic textures before morphing into an expansive electronic arrangement. As the song progresses, a surge of heavy electric guitars and a distorted, bass-driven finale amplify its intensity, signalling a more aggressive and ambitious turn in Entertain Us. The track's gradual build mirrors its emotional weight, each element layering atop the other until it reaches a cathartic peak. Mirroring the energy of its production, the lyrics start with a hushed, intimate tone before swelling into something more all-consuming. The songwriting reads like an unsent confessional letter, touching on themes of emotional exhaustion and the limitations of empathy. Lines like 'Some people are just not meant to be saved' and 'You got addicted to grief, to guilt, to hate' paint an emotional landscape shaped by disillusionment and suffering. The contrast between personal anguish and external expectations is emphasised in 'They said 'won't you entertain us?'', addressing the complex relationship between artistic expression and audience demands.
