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CairoScene
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
SELECTS: Stripping it Back with Egyptian Stylist Lamia Rady
Who said stripped back had to mean stripped down? Stylist and designer Lamia Rady serves sharp cuts, bold tailoring, and clean lines with a kick. Minimalism doesn't always play it soft. Sometimes, it struts in sculptural tailoring, structured silhouettes, and a well-placed cutout, and Lamia Rady knows exactly how to make that kind of statement. A designer, stylist, and art director all in one, Rady's eye is razor-sharp and effortlessly cool. Whether she's styling a celebrity or crafting sculptural looks for her brand Rigash, her work always walks the line between minimalist and bold, polished and provocative. 'I grew up in a creative household—my dad's an interior designer, my sister's a visual artist, so design was just part of life,' she explains. From styling friends in high school to founding her own brand in 2020, Rady's path has been marked by a penchant for structure, asymmetry, and texture-driven storytelling. She's dressed names like Salma Abu Deif, Tara Emad, Asser Yassin, and Asmaa Galal, worked with local fashion darlings like Okhtein, Dina Shaker, Farah Seif and Jude Benhalim, and continues to expand Rigash while balancing shoots, editorials, and campaign direction on the side. 'At 13, I taught myself to sew. I even named Rigash while watching a cartoon,' she laughs. 'My personal style is minimal with a twist— edgy, bold, and statement-driven,' she tells Scene Styled. That means sculptural leather, cinched waists, architectural sleeves, and the kind of restraint that feels deliberate, not dull. 'I love how brands like Celine or Margiela do it—clean, but never boring. I want Rigash to feel like that too. Minimal, but not forgettable.' It's that stripped-back energy Lamia Rady does best, where minimalism comes with a sharp, knowing wink– which is exactly why we tapped her for this week's Selects. Look One | Clean Slate 'Brown is the new black– it's effortless, rich and timeless,' she says to SceneStyled. Magda Butrym | Brown Leather Midi Dress Jacquemus | Le Porte Rond Zebra Calf Hair Shoulder Bag Femme LA | Luce Minimale Sandal in Brown Schiaparelli | Anatomy Bijoux Earrings Look Two | Form & Function 'There's something unbeatable about an oversized shoulder and a nipped-in waist. It's my favourite silhouette; structured, sharp, and always walks into the room before you do.' Khaite | Resort 2024 Oversized Leather Blazer Bottega Veneta | Lug Boots Bottega Veneta | Solstice Mini Shoulder Bag Celine | Triomphe 01 Sunglasses in Acetate Vintage Dior | Grande Love Knot Earrings Look Three | The New Uniform 'Nothing makes me feel more confident and powerful than a suit." Zara | Fitted Blazer with Shoulder Pads Loewe | 45mm Toy-Heel Leather Mules Alaïa | Black Le Teckel Medium Bag in Goatskin Tiffany & Co x Elsa Peretti | Medium Bone Cuff in Sterling Silver Bottega Veneta | Small Drop Earrings Look Four | Whispers of White 'Crisp white never fails. It's minimal, polished, and fresh in a way that feels both clean and commanding.' Magda Butrym | Floral-Appliqué Wool Bustier Dress Jacquemus | Les Créoles Chiquito Noeud in Gold Cult Gaia | Eviana Clutch Look Five | Subtle Statements in Softness 'Who said minimalism had to be beige? Colour works when the details align.' Magda Butrym | Floral-Detailed Mini Dress Bottega Veneta | Knot Leather Clutch Loewe | Rose Heel Sandals
CairoScene
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Rigash Finds Inspiration in the Silver Screen for FW'24/25 Collection
Founder Lamia Rady refines the Egyptian brand's signature ethos, balancing edgy silhouettes with fluidity and restraint. In Egyptian brand Rigash's Fall/Winter '24/25 collection, contrast reigns. Softness against edge. Power alongside vulnerability. It's a collection that feels at once intimate and bold—a conversation between protection and exposure, wrapped in sharp tailoring and softened with fluid fabrics. With each collection, Rigash fine-tunes its own language. The FW '24/25 drop builds on the codes established in previous seasons but pushes them further, sharpening the black-and-white juxtaposition between tailoring and ease. Past collections have played with that concept; leather jackets against barely-there bralettes, precise tailoring mellowed down by unexpected draping. But this season, founder and creative director Lamia Rady leans even more into controlled tension. The Muse: For this collection, Rigash turns to the silver screen for inspiration, pulling from the world of film noir. The result is a wardrobe fit for a complex protagonist. 'The FW '24/25 collection was also inspired by the contrast between strength and vulnerability,' Rady reveals. It's Rigash's way of embracing contradiction, and it shows throughout the silhouettes and cuts of the collection. 'We focused on themes of elegance, dominance, and a little bit of rebellion.' The Collection Dissected: Previous collections flirted with stark black-and-white contrasts and the occasional injection of high-impact hues or metallics. This season, a richer palette adds an air of timeless luxury. In an intention colour story, chocolate browns and deep blacks bring forth warmth and sophistication, while a colourful accent of yellow flashes through the collection. There's something earthy and grounded in these hues, yet still luxe. 'The mood board was a swirl of deep brown and neutral tones, sharp tailoring, and textural contrasts,' she shares. This is a collection that begs to be felt. Structured leather jackets, supple bralettes, and buttery-soft dresses come together in a tactile exchange. The silhouettes are equally expressive, creating tension and harmony—sleek blazers with cinched waists; oversized outerwear; feminine sets in leather. 'Leather will always be a Rigash staple,' Rady adds. Behind the Concept: The collection's cinematic muse extends into its campaign. 'The campaign was designed to feel like stills from a film with each shot capturing a moment of intrigue or quiet power,' Rady reveals. There's a sharpness to the lighting and composition in a visual tone that echoes the clothes themselves: confident and precise. While past imagery in other collections felt raw, almost confrontational, this season's visuals embrace a cinematic softness. 'The Dalmatian's coat represents both individuality and uniformity,' Rady tells SceneStyled about featuring the dog model in the shoot. 'The presence of the Dalmatian added an element of playfulness, stressing on the idea of controlled chaos within a structured world.' The Collection in Three Words: 'Confident. Cinematic. Timeless.' Where to Wear It: The collection is built for a life well-lived. Picture it at a sleek cocktail bar, turning heads as you drape an oversized coat over a figure-hugging dress. Or imagine it at a gallery opening, the structured silhouettes and rich textures mingling effortlessly with the art on the walls. Even in the boardroom, these pieces command the space, proof that dressing for the office can be both sharp and soulful. How to Style it: The Designers Suggest: Rady designs with versatility in mind, making her pieces a smart choice for those who value sustainability and longevity in their wardrobe. A structured blazer dress transforms depending on your mood—paired with sheer tights and stilettos for an evening out or grounded with chunky, black boots for a more laid-back look. 'The dresses work beautifully with statement accessories, and layering is key for playing with proportions,' Rady suggests. Scene Styled Suggests: Nodaleto | High-Shine Ankle Boots Nada Ghazal Jewellery | Drop Round Rings & Drop Oval Rings L'Afshar | Classic Clear Crushed Ice Wolford x Mugler | Mesh-Panelled Tights The Collection's Stand-Out Piece: Ask Rady for her favourite piece, and the answer comes swiftly: the checkered tie. 'It's subtle but bold—a piece that ties the collection together, literally and conceptually,' she shares. It's a perfect encapsulation of the Rigash spirit; classic tailoring colliding with modernity and edge. The Verdict: Perhaps the most striking shift is in the collection's emotional register. If past Rigash collections spoke to jagged power and head-first rebellion, FW'24/25 feels more introspective, with long coats that envelop the body rather than challenge it. There's still the boldness—seen in sharply cut blazers and statement accessories—but also a more mature kind of confidence, whether that's through the brand's introduction of a tie, chocolate browns or calculated cuts.
