Egyptian RTW Label Rigash Releases Leather Orchid-Adorned Flip Flops
Jul 06, 2025
It's an orchid summer – we're curating our environment, being patient, and surviving in indirect sunlight. So it's only natural we see the beautiful flower intricately embroidered, printed or modelled on all kinds of clothes and accessories. RTW Egyptian label Rigash is bringing the delicate flower to life in an elegant leather flip-flop with a 3D flower accessory.
'From day one, Rigash was always envisioned as a full-look brand — a place where you could build your entire outfit, head to toe,' Lamia Rady, founder of Rigash, tells Scene Styled 'There's a real gap in the market for local brands offering cool, fashion-forward shoes, and we felt it was time to fill that space.'
As their first venture into footwear, Rigash's leather flip-flops make perfect sense – they're both stylish and versatile, and can be dressed up for a night out or dressed down for a fun brunch moment. The square toe is structured yet soft, and the colour palette – white, black and pink - connects to pieces from past Rigash collections. The orchid detail, as beautiful as it is, is removable, so you can alternate between classy and playful looks.
'I imagine them worn to the beach with a satin set from our new collection — something breezy yet elevated — or styled in the city with tailored capri pants for a chic daytime look. The thin straps keep them minimal, but they still make a statement. They're just as perfect for a morning coffee run as they are for a sunset dinner or a summer night out. Stylish without trying too hard — that's the vibe.'
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