SELECTS: Stripping it Back with Egyptian Stylist Lamia Rady
Minimalism doesn't always play it soft. Sometimes, it struts in sculptural tailoring, structured silhouettes, and a well-placed cutout, and Lamia Rady knows exactly how to make that kind of statement. A designer, stylist, and art director all in one, Rady's eye is razor-sharp and effortlessly cool. Whether she's styling a celebrity or crafting sculptural looks for her brand Rigash, her work always walks the line between minimalist and bold, polished and provocative.
'I grew up in a creative household—my dad's an interior designer, my sister's a visual artist, so design was just part of life,' she explains. From styling friends in high school to founding her own brand in 2020, Rady's path has been marked by a penchant for structure, asymmetry, and texture-driven storytelling. She's dressed names like Salma Abu Deif, Tara Emad, Asser Yassin, and Asmaa Galal, worked with local fashion darlings like Okhtein, Dina Shaker, Farah Seif and Jude Benhalim, and continues to expand Rigash while balancing shoots, editorials, and campaign direction on the side. 'At 13, I taught myself to sew. I even named Rigash while watching a cartoon,' she laughs.
'My personal style is minimal with a twist— edgy, bold, and statement-driven,' she tells Scene Styled. That means sculptural leather, cinched waists, architectural sleeves, and the kind of restraint that feels deliberate, not dull. 'I love how brands like Celine or Margiela do it—clean, but never boring. I want Rigash to feel like that too. Minimal, but not forgettable.'
It's that stripped-back energy Lamia Rady does best, where minimalism comes with a sharp, knowing wink– which is exactly why we tapped her for this week's Selects.
Look One | Clean Slate
'Brown is the new black– it's effortless, rich and timeless,' she says to SceneStyled.
Magda Butrym | Brown Leather Midi Dress
Jacquemus | Le Porte Rond Zebra Calf Hair Shoulder Bag
Femme LA | Luce Minimale Sandal in Brown
Schiaparelli | Anatomy Bijoux Earrings
Look Two | Form & Function
'There's something unbeatable about an oversized shoulder and a nipped-in waist. It's my favourite silhouette; structured, sharp, and always walks into the room before you do.'
Khaite | Resort 2024 Oversized Leather Blazer
Bottega Veneta | Lug Boots
Bottega Veneta | Solstice Mini Shoulder Bag
Celine | Triomphe 01 Sunglasses in Acetate
Vintage Dior | Grande Love Knot Earrings
Look Three | The New Uniform
'Nothing makes me feel more confident and powerful than a suit."
Zara | Fitted Blazer with Shoulder Pads
Loewe | 45mm Toy-Heel Leather Mules
Alaïa | Black Le Teckel Medium Bag in Goatskin
Tiffany & Co x Elsa Peretti | Medium Bone Cuff in Sterling Silver
Bottega Veneta | Small Drop Earrings
Look Four | Whispers of White
'Crisp white never fails. It's minimal, polished, and fresh in a way that feels both clean and commanding.'
Magda Butrym | Floral-Appliqué Wool Bustier Dress
Jacquemus | Les Créoles Chiquito Noeud in Gold
Cult Gaia | Eviana Clutch
Look Five | Subtle Statements in Softness
'Who said minimalism had to be beige? Colour works when the details align.'
Magda Butrym | Floral-Detailed Mini Dress
Bottega Veneta | Knot Leather Clutch
Loewe | Rose Heel Sandals
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