Far from Europe’s minimalist street style, Egypt’s youthful street apparel is maximalist, vibrant, and animated. It is not simply a matter of layering, nor are the funky designs chosen just for surface-level aesthetics: every piece is a statement about Egyptian culture. Fashion is part of Egypt’s street art. From colorful Arabic calligraphy on walls, to the banners of corner shops, food carts, street signs, lamps, and graffiti, Egyptians have their own brand of vogue, and young people translate that into their clothing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNTY (@untydesigns) One symbol of street fashion amongst the Egyptian youth is mixing different elements to fuse cultures. In the past, Egyptian youth mostly wore garments that easily matched, such as denim jeans paired with a denim jacket, or high waist jeans with a patterned blouse as seen in most films in the 1990s and 1980s. Today, street style is experimental with sizes, cultures, and colors, pairing white baggy shirts with bright pants, or Arabic calligraphy with Western music artists on clothing. Accessories are usually minimal yet are injected with a pop in color, including a…
In Photos: Egyptian Youth Street Style Merges Global with Local Influences
September 7, 2022
