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Article on ‘fat’ Arab women sparks uproar over body-shaming

To Enas Taleb, the headline felt like a spiteful punch line. “Why women are fatter than men in the Arab world,” it read in bold, above a photograph of the Iraqi actress waving onstage at an arts festival.

Hanae Mori, Japanese designer for films, empress, dies at 96

Designer Hanae Mori, known for her elegant signature butterfly motifs, numerous cinema fashions and the wedding gown of Japan’s empress, has died, her office said Thursday. She was 96.

Millennial Money: This year’s summer travel FOMO is real

If you’re not planning to travel this year, hearing about other peoples’ vacations might give you a twinge of FOMO: fear of missing out.

Dior does folklore in Paris couture, riffing on Ukraine art

Images of traditional embroideries and floral paintings adorned the walls of Dior’s celebrity-laden runway homage to Ukraine as Paris’ four-day Couture Week kicked off Monday.

Luxottica eyewear empire founder Leonardo Del Vecchio dies

Leonardo Del Vecchio, who founded eyewear empire Luxottica in a trailer and turned an everyday object into a global fashion item, becoming one of Italy’s richest men in the process, died , the eyeglass company said. He was 87.

Stars turn out for Dior’s 19,000 blooms at Paris show

Flowers, art, and Dior’s world-famous ateliers collided for a sweet-smelling explosion of creativity. The house’s Paris Fashion Week show was an homage to late British painter Duncan Grant and celebrated member of London’s Bloomsbury Group, who died in 1978.

Moscow Fashion Week sprawls across the capital

Chic and adventurous models and couturiers have been spread all over the Russian capital for Moscow Fashion Week, flaunting their designs in venues ranging from a sprawling Stalin-era propaganda exposition to a large park near the Kremlin admired for its innovative features.

Mahi in wonderworld – Encounter with designer Mahinaz El-Messiery

Having opened the magical box of heritage, Mahinaz El-Messiery captured inspirations to create her recent collection, with the charm of designs from Ancient.

Revlon, beauty icon in crowded market, files for bankruptcy

Revlon, a cosmetics maker that broke racial barriers and dictated beauty trends for much of the last century, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Temraza's 10 Years of Evolution: Egypt’s first fashion documentary

On Tuesday, Egyptian fashion designer Farida Temraz celebrated the 10th anniversary of her haute couture fashion brand. with the premiere screening of her fashion documentary film titled “10 Years of Evolution” in Sheikh Zayed.

Rebel-Cairo and UNTY: New concept of contemporary Egyptian style

Ahram Online sheds light on two Egyptian fashion labels that have been bringing the country’s street fashion to the forefront with unique concepts and aesthetics.

INTERVIEW: Miss Elegant 2022 on aspirations, dreams and blessings

Newly crowned Miss Elegant Judy Rahim spoke to Ahram Online about her experience in the pageant and the charitable and social work she is carrying out across the country.

Miss Elegant International 2022 coronation concludes in Cairo

Miss Elegant International beauty contest season 7 was held on Friday amid an extravaganza of light, music, and shows followed by the crowning of miss elegant queen for the year 2022 and four runner-ups as her assistants at one of the big hotels in Cairo.

Steady! Glow: Your guide to spring/summer fashion season

To be a fashion connoisseur you must be on top of developments. But to keep up is hard, considering the bubbly craziness of the fashion scene.

Styled to pray: The business of colourful essdals

With the advent of Eid El-Fitr, many women are opting to style up their prayers’ outfits.

Blast from the past: Egyptian artist brings back beloved Ramadan characters from 80s, 90s to life

Egyptian interior designer Yousra Abdel-Rahman is bringing beloved characters from iconic 1980s and 1990s Ramadan TV series from Egypt back to life.

Ralph Lauren returns to runway in a show of relaxed luxury

The show of opulence for his fall/winter Women’s Collection was conceived months before war broke out in Ukraine

Promenade along the Nile: Cairo celebrates opening of Mamsha Ahl Masr

The highly anticipated Ahl Masr Walkway (“Mamsha Ahl Masr”) on the majestic banks of the Nile opened to the public on Friday after months of preparation.

Egyptian mobile app helps hearing-impaired master the art of sewing

A first of its kind mobile application has been launched in the Middle East to teach sewing skills to people with hearing impairment.

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