Celebrating Female Friendships: ‘Galentine’s Day’ Gift Guide from Local Egyptian Brands

“Nearly everything I know about love, I have learnt from my long-term friendships with women,” writes Dolly Alderton in her book ‘Everything I Know About Love’ (2018). February is known as the month of love, and while Valentine’s Day can seem like it is a day exclusively for romantic love and couples—Galentine’s Day proves otherwise. Typically celebrated on 13 February—the day before Valentine’s—Galentine’s Day, a celebration which originates from American sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’ (2009), is all about celebrating and honoring female friendships. Whether it is through a Galentine’s Day brunch or bash, a movie marathon at home, or the simplest of gift exchanges, here are some gift ideas to spoil the ‘gals’ with from local Egyptian brands. Silk Pillowcase — ‘Self the Brand’   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SELF (@self_thebrand) Customized Makeup and Toiletry Bags — ‘BambBam’   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BamBam (@bambam.andfamily) Winter Fur Mules — ‘By Pavo’   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by PAVO (@bypavo) Skin Care Bundle — ‘Godly Pride’   View this post on Instagram   A…

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