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CairoScene
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Styled Archives: Most Fashionable Arab Celebrity Crossovers to Date
Cameras flashed, outfits delivered. A look back at the most stylish celebrity crossovers, where timing was good but styling was better. Jul 03, 2025 What happens when two (or three… or five) icons end up at the same party, premiere, or photo op? You get a moment. The kind that doesn't just live rent-free — it pays the mortgage. From belly-dancing at the Sheraton to quiet legends on a Jeddah yacht deck, this week's Styled Archives rounds up the most unforgettable celebrity crossovers in Arab pop culture. We're talking diva pairings, red carpet trios, and oddly specific yet rare sightings. Whether it's Fifi Abdo shimmying with Nabila Ebeid or Fayrouz and Mireille Mathieu, the outfits carried the whole frame. Mona Zaki, Cynthia Erivo & Hend Sabry | Red Sea Film Festival (2024) In what feels like a fever dream crossover of Ayza Atgawez, Wicked, and Taymour w Shafi'a, Mona Zaki, Hend Sabry, and Cynthia Erivo shared the frame at the 2024 Red Sea Film Festival. Hend sported a crimson off-shoulder gown. Cynthia took a more maximalist route in a green embroidered Valentino duchess satin dress, with a neckline so sculptural it gave the illusion of layered jewellery. Mona, on the other hand, rocked a buttoned chiffon-sleeved dress with a sweetheart neckline tucked under a sharp shirt collar — office siren with a festival upgrade. Leila Elwi & Lebleba | Alexandria International Film Festival (2006) Leila Elwi's black gown, trimmed with orange paisley-like detailing, came paired with a sheer chiffon tie and a star-shaped charm, her beachy waves softening the look with effortless ease. Beside her, Lebleba wore a shimmering green ensemble with gold accents and a matching micro scarf. Fifi Abdo & Nabila Ebeid | Sheraton Hotel Cairo (2000) Fifi Abdo showed up in a black sequined belly dancing dress with a heart-shaped cutout at the chest (subtlety was never the assignment). Nabila channeled high-glam Barbie in a pink sequined gown with chiffon sleeves and a matching red lip. Haifa Wehbe, Basma & Mervat Amin | Cairo Opera House (2007) A satin-heavy serve at the Cairo Opera House premiere of Morgan Ahmed Morgan, this trio gave three distinct takes on screen siren dressing. Basma wore an orange halter gown printed with palm leaves, serving effortless early-2000s resort glam. Haifa looked straight off a Bratz runway in a hot pink satin dress with a sweetheart neckline and her jet-black hair perfectly coiffed. Mervat Amin kept it soft in a floral satin slip-style dress, proving she didn't need volume to make a statement. Omar Sharif & Barbra Streisand | Funny Girl Promo (1968) During the Funny Girl promo run in 1968, Omar Sharif and Barbra Streisand looked like they'd just invented airport fashion. Omar wore a turtleneck under a tailored coat with that signature swooped hair the internet now lovingly calls the 'Harry Styles era.' Barbra, meanwhile, pulled up in a fur coat so plush it could silence a room, oversized sunglasses, and the cutest updo. Elissa & Yousra | (2010s) Elissa wore a floral halter top with a cinched waist, all softness and structure in one. Yousra paired a pink lace dress with an orange belt and a turquoise flower, mixing colours like only she can. Fairuz & Mireille Mathieu | Dinner at Maxim's, Paris (1975) Fairuz in a black fur coat and oversized sunnies, Mireille in all white with her razor-sharp pageboy that yells 'Clair, it's French!' Warda, Umm Kulthum, & Sherihan Warda in a tailored powersuit, Umm Kulthum in timeless black. Sherihan stood next to them in cascading curls and a sequined bodycon dress. Nancy Ajram & Haifa Wehbe | (2007) Nancy wore the kind of top you save to your Pinterest board and then spend a lifetime trying to find. Off-shoulder but long-sleeved, paired with leggings and that early-2000s glow. Haifa matched the energy in black leggings, a blue satin slip top, and a blazer — an outfit that could conquer a business meeting, a date, or a dance floor without blinking.
CairoScene
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
The Most Dramatic Gowns Worn by Egypt's Silver Screen Queens
When it came to style, our screen legends did not come to play. Before there were red carpets and fashion influencers, there were Egypt's silver screen queens - glistening in satin, wrapped in tulle, and never seen without a perfectly cinched waist. From the 1950s to the swinging 60s, Egyptian cinema wasn't just the beating heart of the Arab world's film scene; it was also a catwalk in motion. Think sequined sirens swaying through black-and-white melodramas, velvet-wrapped rebels lighting up cabaret sets, and gowns so dramatic they deserved their own credit in the film's title sequence. In this edition of Styled Archives, we're diving headfirst into the closets of cinema's most iconic women - Faten Hamama, Hind Rostom, Soad Hosny and beyond - to revisit the most unforgettable gowns to ever grace the Egyptian screen. Sabah in 'Ezay Ansak' | 1956 Designed by Lebanese couturier Joseph Harouni, this is one of Sabah's most famous dresses. The strapless black bodice flows into a voluminous white skirt - but it's that striking wave pattern at the waist that really makes this gown a scene-stealer. This was Sabah stepping into her fashion icon era: bold and playful without sacrificing an ounce of polish. Nadia Lutfi in 'Ayam El Hob' | 1968 A vision in floral brocade, this gown features a delicate spaghetti-strap bodice and a full-length A-line skirt that moves with grace. It's the kind of entrance-making piece you wear when you want to turn heads. Zubaida Tharwat in 'Shams La Tagheeb' | 1959 Tharwat's gown here is all about balance - soft tulle paired with a sculptural satin shawl, giving the illusion of both modesty and movement. It's the kind of dress that glides rather than walks, with a dainty silhouette that still holds strong stage presence. Very coquette, very classic. Laila Mourad in a Coco Chanel gown | 1951 This gown drips in sequins and class, made by none other than Coco Chanel. The soft tulle overlay and off-shoulder wrap add a sense of demure drama - like she could walk down the aisle or onto a stage, no outfit change required. Samia Gamal in her Zamalek apartment | 1960s Equal parts goddess and silver screen diva, this metallic ruched gown features sculptural draping, an asymmetrical neckline, and a statement shoulder detail. Paired with that smile and a bold necklace? She's the moment. Soaad Hosny in 'Ganab Al Safir' | 1966 This one's a royal moment. Between the sash, the fitted bodice, and the gloves, Hosny looks like she's about to address a nation - or at least take home an award for Best Dressed in a drama. The satin finish is luxe, the silhouette is pure power, and the tiara? She wore it like it was hers by right. Mariam Fakhr Eddine in 'Hekayet Hob' | 1959 Fakhr Eddine wore many show-stopping gowns in this iconic film with Abdel Halim Hafez, but this one takes the cake. The satin gown with a black-trimmed sweetheart neckline is simple yet striking, especially with its softly flared skirt and delicate fit. Romantic, refined, and oh-so-timeless. Eman in 'Alemony El Hob' | 1957 Youthful and sweet, this off-the-shoulder gown leans into that dreamy, 60s debutante vibe. The voluminous tea-length skirt feels playful, while the cinched waist brings the whole silhouette together. A soft moment with big screen presence. Faten Hamama captured early in her career | 1950s The delicate straps, full skirt, and floor-sweeping length were very on-brand for Hamama's graceful screen persona. The opera gloves? Cherry on top. She was elegance personified. Hend Rostom in 'Al Rahiba' | 1965 The body-hugging glitter dress is already a knockout, but the feathered hem takes it to cabaret queen status. It's the kind of gown that demands a spotlight and a jazz band - and as you can see, it got both. Only Rostom could pull off sparkle and fluff with this much poise and power.
