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CairoScene
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Your Guide to Mother's Day Gifting at New Cairo's Garden 8
From YSL to Okhtein, New Cairo's premier lifestyle destination is making sure your filial duties are fulfilled come Friday the 21st. The countdown to Mother's Day is in full swing, and if you've found yourself in a last-minute scramble, there's no need to panic just yet. Garden 8 by Misr Italia Properties, New Cairo's premier lifestyle destination, has you covered with a refined selection of luxury brands and outlets, each boasting its own series of one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether you're eyeing a new handbag from Pinko, a collection of awe-worthy classic jewellery from Azza Fahmy, or even a few beauty essentials from Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, or Armani pop-up booths, Garden 8 boasts the crème de la crème of high-end offerings, ensuring that your Mother's Day gift is nothing short of perfect. Maison69 A concept store that reads like a collector's dream. Maison69 curates a tight mix of Egyptian and international brands, from the sharp minimalism of Dina Shaker to the street-style edge of Siko and Essentials. Story For the mother who turns heads. Story is a luxury concept store championing homegrown talent, stocking bold designs from Egyptian labels like Meroë, to innovative new fragrance brands like Abeer's. YSL Beauty A red-lip-and-no-regrets kind of gift. YSL's Slim Velvet lipstick is a beauty staple, and if fragrance is on the list, Libre is the power move—sharp, sensual, and impossible to ignore. Valentino For a scent that sticks around long after the 21st, Valentino's perfumes do the job. Bold but sophisticated, their 'Born in Roma' bottles are keepsakes—and not just for the vanity aesthetic. Elisabetta Franchi Italian tailoring meets effortless confidence. Think sleek blazers, fluid silhouettes, and pieces that take a woman from work to wherever. A wardrobe upgrade that works hard but looks easy. Azza Fahmy Jewellery that speaks. Each piece is a dialogue in gold and silver, blending Egyptian heritage with contemporary design, making cultural storytelling wearable. Okhtein A statement in handbag form. Okhtein's Palmette Minaudière and Dome Belt Bag are standout designs—refined, distinctive, and just as coveted by mothers as they are by the fashion set. Nado's Glamour, but make it local. Nado's fine jewelry fuses Egyptian heritage with contemporary silhouettes, making it a subtle but striking Mother's Day move. Pinko Not for the faint-hearted. Pinko's classic Love Bags and sharp tailoring are for the mother who never does 'just enough.' Loud, confident, and unmistakably Italian. Twinset The soft power of romance. Twinset's lace-draped, flowing designs channel European elegance with just the right amount of drama. Flair Boutique The final word in statement fashion. Flair curates a rotating roster of cult-favorite designers, from local visionaries to international names. If your mother has been dropping hints, this is where to listen.
CairoScene
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Dina Shaker's Ramadan Capsule Revives Egyptian Royal Attire
With this capsule, Dina Shaker brings back a piece of Egyptian fashion history, reworking it into something modern yet familiar. Egyptian designer Dina Shaker unveils a limited-edition Ramadan capsule collection that embodies heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary style. 'This capsule is a natural continuation of the brand's iconic deconstructed silhouettes, refined with elevated couture craftsmanship and intricate details,' Shaker tells Scene Styled. Inspired by heritage cocoon cover-ups—garments once reserved for Egypt's royal family during King Farouk's reign—Shaker reinterprets their aristocratic elegance for today. 'In this capsule, I wanted to honor the essence of this holy month—the depth of emotions it carries—through glamour,' she shares. The kimono silhouettes, crafted from brocade, feature solid motifs set against sheer backdrops, creating an ethereal contrast that adds depth without overwhelming the design. 'Each kimono is cut separately and requires an entire day to make,' Shaker reveals. The pieces follow a one-piece flat pattern, embracing a zero-waste approach, with 420 minutes of meticulous sewing dedicated to perfecting each garment. Shaker's vision for Ramadan dressing balances ease and sophistication. The fluid yet structured silhouettes allow for graceful movement while maintaining form. The timeless quality of brocade makes these pieces just as relevant today as they would have been decades ago. Their regal drape and sharp tailoring evoke Egypt's golden age of fashion, when queens and princesses dictated trends that rivaled the grandeur of European royal courts. "This Ramadan, I want to remind people to embrace authenticity—in the moments we share, the presence we cherish, and the style that reflects who we truly are,' Shaker says. The capsule champions personal style over social expectation, encouraging wearers to dress for themselves rather than validation—a sentiment that aligns with the mood of the month.
