Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 3.2K [articletop] Egypt’s Fashion and Design Council on Tuesday announced the country’s first-ever fashion week at a press conference in the capital, Cairo. To take place in May, the opening night will be held in the Cairo Egyptian Museum and feature the work of prominent Egyptian designers. This first edition will have as a theme, “The Past, Present, and Future”. More Articles You Would Love VIDEO: Watch Cardi B & Rapper T.I. Make Chocolate Clothing The First African Brand That They Wore South Africa: Durban Fashion Fair 2014 Iconically Durban “The past because, of course, our designers should be inspired by our culture, by our heritage. Use all the materials we have that have been used for thousands of years,” said one of the founders of the organization, Susan Sabet. “The present, because we do live in the present and we are very much aware of what is going on in the world. And the future because we know where everything is going, where we should be in a few years.” Another one of the founders, Paul Antaki, believes the tough economic situation in Egypt is another reason to encourage people to look at local manufacturers and brands. “We think that it is the right time to tell people that here in Egypt without importing, you can dress from Egyptian products, fabrics, styles, and designers. Everything is there around you. Why do you have to go and look for imported products?” With Egyptian culture long having been an inspiration for international designers, the organizers say it is the right time for the country to hold its own fashion event. Read More Like This On [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/category/african-fashion-news/about-egypt/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]Egypt[/penci_button] [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/category/african-fashion-news/events/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]Industry Creatives & Events[/penci_button] UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/events/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]VIEW ALL EVENTS[/penci_button][articlebottom] Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You VIDEO: VLISCO Unveils the New Collection of “Satin Royal” for the festive Season... Farewell to a Trailblazer: Guinea-Bissau’s Dina Adão Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy On... VIDEO: “Are You Happy Sleeping With A Married Man?” Designer Gracelyn Quansah Walks... Senegalese Fashion Brand Ashara Returns To Ghana To Rock Accra Fashion Week Once... Accra Fashion Week (Ghana) & 50+ Nations Join Forces to Announce BRICS International... Leading US Based Designer Myra Wallace-Walker To Grace The Accra Fashion Week 2024... VIDEO: Watch Nana Tamakloe Speak At The BRICS+ Fashion Summit On How Russia... Nana Tamakloe To Represent Ghana In Russia For The Prestigious International BRICS+ Fashion... The Last Launch of Rhythms on Da Runway 2024 Set for Nkrumah’s Birthday... Exclusive Scoop: Accra Fashion Week 2024 to Host Designers from 10 Countries! It’s...