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CairoScene
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Maison Saedi & Actress Miran Abdelwareth Collaborate on Sultry Shoot
'Each look resonated with me on a personal level,' Abdelwareth tells Scene Styled in this exclusive cover, unveiling how each of the Maison Saedi looks brought out the actress in her. In a captivating fashion narrative, Maison Saedi and Egyptian actress Miran Abdelwareth take centre stage. The Cairo-based brand reimagines its 'Solennelle' SS'24 collection for Abdelwareth, presenting it in a way that reflects both the actress's essence and the designer's artistic vision. Ahmed Saedi, the founder and creative director of Maison Saedi, teamed up with photographer and art director Mennatullah Hossam, and stylist Hakim Youssif, to collaborate with Abdelwareth on this editorial shoot, aiming to blend their creative vision. 'The designs reflect a strong sense of my true character and successfully managed to heighten my essence through their boldness,' Abdelwareth tells Scene Styled. What began as a 2-look shoot quickly expanded into a 3-look session. 'It was nearly impossible to choose from the fitting. Miran looked stunning in every single one,' Saedi explains. 'The camera couldn't get enough of Miran.' The three looks included the 'Apparaissante' caped dress, the 'Cadence' dress - which features a voluminous burnt amber skirt – and the 'Ivory Bold Shirt' from his RTW collection, styled with a striking red leather jacket. 'My favourite look is the caped dress, 'Apparaissante,'' Abdelwareth explains. 'Without the cape, I felt like a delicate, soft butterfly. With the cape on, I felt so powerful and compelling. It simply showcases the beauty of Saedi's designs - the complexity and contradictions within the character.' Each of Saedi's looks evoked a different reaction from the actress, ranging from the edgy yet understated RTW ensembles to the glamorous high-fashion styles."Every look resonated with me on a personal level. It actually made posing more intuitive, because each outfit exuded its own personality, drawing out a character within me. As an actress, it felt like embodying different roles,' the actress unveiled. "We clicked with Miran instantly. Her energy as she loved every look was contagious, her enthusiasm meeting ours,' Saedi recalls, believing that this great synergy and connection is what made the shoot what it is. 'I believe in the unconventional sense of fashion that Saedi has,' Abdelwareth added, 'The team knew exactly who to get on board so the whole shoot ended up in beautiful harmony.' 'Abdelwareth expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the team, stating, 'I don't think this would have turned out the same without those two,' referring to Hossam and Youssif. 'When you have a team that you've been working with, and who know your aesthetics like the back of their hands, the entire operation, including challenges, runs smoothly,' Saedi agrees, emphasising the significance of a cohesive creative team.
CairoScene
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Egyptian Fashion House Maison Saedi Unleashes Couture SS'25 Collection
Layers unravel, silhouettes shift, and textures clash, yet somehow, everything comes together in harmony in this collection. The Scene Egyptian fashion house Maison Saedi unveiled its SS '25 couture collection ? at Cairo's historic Citadel, a setting that subtly echoed the collection's central theme. Like the Citadel—preserved, restored, and reshaped over centuries—the collection questions identity and transformation: are we still the same when everything about us has changed? Through layered fabrics, 3D appliqués, and the balance of softness and structure, Maison Saedi explores transformation as both concept and reality. The Muse Creative director Ahmed Saedi draws inspiration from the philosophical paradox of Theseus' Ship. 'I was fascinated by the idea that if every part of something is replaced, does it remain the same?' he tells SceneStyled. Through meticulous craftsmanship and modular design, the collection challenges permanence, reflecting how personal and cultural identities shift over time. The Collection Dissected Sculptural, iridescent gowns appear mid-metamorphosis, shedding one identity to embrace another. Cascading ruffles of chiffon, raw-edged tulle, and intricate beadwork spill over corseted bodices, capturing movement in its most delicate form. Flowing drapery contrasts with razor-sharp tailoring, echoing the push and pull of permanence and transformation. The palette leans into summer hues—violet undertones, bluish turquoise, and coppery peach—blending lightness with depth. As always, Saedi masters the balance between structure and fluidity: airy fabrics juxtapose against metallic embellishments, organza layers peel away from rigid corsetry, revealing the tension between softness and form. The Collection in Three Words Ethereal. Sculptural. Transformative. Where to Wear It With luminous drapes and shimmering details, these gowns belong at a Venetian masquerade ball—paired with an ornate mask, pearls catching candlelight as you move through grand, dimly lit halls. How to Style it: Gianvito Rossi | Flavia Mirrored Leather Pumps Jimmy Choo | Bon Bon Gold Satin Bag with Crystals Jennifer Behr | Parthenia Earrings Fezorah Jewellery | Gold Statement Necklace The Star of the Show: Crafted from a gossamer-light, iridescent fabric that cascades effortlessly from the high neckline to the floor, this halterneck gown elongates the frame, drawing the eye toward the statement pearl collar and the sheer, diaphanous layers shifting between warm amber, peach, and golden hues. The Verdict: With SS'25, Ahmed Saedi keeps pushing his signature themes of identity and change, but this time, he takes it even deeper. Much like his previous works Echoes and Solennelle , this collection is deeply introspective and questions what truly defines us. Through deconstructed silhouettes, airy layers, and unexpected contrasts, Saedi doesn't impose a single truth. Instead, the collection invites personal interpretation—it's all about what you see, feel, and take away.
