There’s something about items of clothing from past generations that carry a sense of intrigue; perhaps it is the idea that they somehow carry the stories of those who previously owned them, or maybe very simply the fact that the strange prints, patterns and shapes charmingly reflect the nostalgia of a time past. In any case, there has been a growing interest in vintage clothes and as such more and more specialty vintage stores have been popping up across the world. While the concept of vintage clothing may already be a well established fashion preference in western parts of the world, it has only just started becoming an area of interest in Egypt in recent years. The concept of thrifting, or seeking out second-hand clothes, also comes hand in hand with vintage shopping. While thrifting is different in that one can find somewhat more contemporary items of clothing, as well as it being significantly more affordable most of the time, it still consists of seeking out different and somewhat outdated one-of-a-kind pieces as well. Whether it’s for the purpose of expressing oneself through unique fashion pieces or for the purpose…
5 of Cairo’s Best Vintage and Thrift Stores Bringing Retro Back
November 30, 2020
