Cairo hosted “Indian Fashion Night” as part of Egypt Fashion Week, in cooperation with the Egyptian Fashion and Design Council, with a delegation of Indian designers who travelled especially for the occasion.
India’s ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy, said the event was not only about fashion and beauty but also a celebration of women’s achievements and empowerment within BRICS, and of the long cultural ties between the Egyptian and Indian civilisations through fashion, textiles and the performing arts.
He added that the event highlights India’s rich heritage of textiles, handicrafts and contemporary design, and encourages cooperation between designers and women entrepreneurs in both countries.
Mary Bishara, president of the Egyptian Fashion and Design Council, said organising dedicated weeks for Egyptian fashion “was a dream that has come true”, and hoped to see more designers take part in the coming years.
The evening was attended by representatives of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance and a number of Egyptian designers and start-up owners.
Source: Al-Ahram Gate
