Flair Magazine The people, trends, and movers and shakers that defined 2017
Azzedine Alaia
The master couturier who passed away in November will have a major exhibition dedicated to his work at the Deign Museum in London in Spring 2018.
Belt Bags
The fanny pack is back and in 2017 it has been reinvented as the ultra cool belt bag. Going hands-free has never been so chic.
Colorful Eye Makeup
Forget the boring shades of beige and browns that usually dominated eye make up. This year it was all about an all-new and daring palette, which included hot orange, and fuchsia.
Daniel Wellington
The Swedish brand Daniel Wellington has been getting more and more popular since its founding in 2011. This year, the brand has been a big hit with Egypt’s fashionable crowd.
Emeralds
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but emeralds do not disappoint either. When it came to high jewellery, emeralds dominated designs this year.
Fur
This autumn-winter season marked a big return for fur. Fur of all kinds were scene on the runways and the stores. Fake fur in bright and colorful hues especially turned out to be a favorite of the season.
Glitter
To add some sparkle in your lives, just add glitter. On what exactly you may ask? Everything! Glitter made its way this year to clothes, shoes & accessories, make up and much more.
Huwa
Menswear accessories brand HUWA launched their debut collection this year with an impressive collection of tie clips, cufflinks and signature lapel pins.
Irregular Designs
From spring to winter, irregular silhouettes were a huge trend in 2017. Looking for a statement piece with an irregular and deconstructed shape? Look no further than the coats of local brand Dina Shaker.
Jazzy Sunglasses
This year, Egyptian brand Jazzy Sunglasses showed the coolest summer shades. We were impressed with its great design and affordable price-points.
Kaia Gerber
Only 16 years old,2017 was a big year for the up and coming model Kaia Gerber (and daughter of Cindy Crawford) who marked her runway debut for fashion brands that included Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chanel, Fendi, and Versace.
Lara Scandar
Not only did the sensational singer make a big comeback with new singles in 2017, but she also tied the knot in a fairytale wedding that took place in Lebanon.
Mohamed Salah
Egypt’s only reason for qualifying to the World Cup next year may be this guy. Need we say more?
Netflix
After almost two years of streaming in Egypt, the world’s leading internet entertainment service proved to be even stronger this year with Egyptians showing enormousappetite for ‘Netflixing’ and ‘binge watching’.
Okhtein
The brand launched by sisters Aya and Mounaz Abdelraouf opened its first store in Cairo this year and Superstar Beyoncé was spotted wearing one of their designs, which she bought herself!
Pajama Dressing
A hot trend that’s also super comfortable? This year proved that pajama dressing could both be comfortable and cool.
Red
If there is one color to sum up the winter of this year it has been red. Models strutted down the runway in all-red ensembles that were certainly head turning. Kojak’s collection “Rage of the Angels” was no different as red dominated most of its looks.
Shamekh Bluwi
The Jordanian illustrator and fashion designer who visited Egypt in 2017 is an internet sensation with more than 350 thousand followers on Instagram alone. We couldn’t get enough of his glamorous sketches throughout the year. The illustrator has also turned to interior design with his latest project Rukn Designs.
TasselEarrings
If there were one accessory that dominated the year 2017, it would definitely be tassel earrings. Fun, flirty, and with the ability to transfer any outfit, we hope that the trend is here to stay.
Urban Ducks
One of the latest beauty brands to come out of Egypt,Urban Ducks produces 100% natural AND handmade organic products. If you haven’t’ already, we strongly advice you to try out their line of lotions, butters, and body scrubs.
Velvet
The year’s most popular fabric? Velvet! The fall fashion was all about this luxurious fabric in rich hues of burgundy and green. Egyptian brand, The King’s Mother’s latest collection included must-have velvet blazers.
Women Empowerment
From the Women’s March that kicked off 2017 in the United States in January to women empowerment conferences in Cairo, this year marked a big one for women’s causes. Here’s to even more in 2018.
YSL
Although the late designer Yves Saint Laurent passed away in 2008, his imprint on the fashion world will never fade. In 2017, two museums to honor and showcase the work of the iconic designer opened in Paris and Marrakesh.
Musee Yves Saint Laurent Paris.
Zayneb Azzam
The Turkish-Egyptian model was definitely one of Egypt’s most popular models of the year, with her fronting fashion campaigns and numerous advertising.
