Cairo - Shimaa Mekawy
Fashion designer Sumaya Abu Shadi revealed her collection of design for the veiled women's fashion in the 2017 summer and Ramadan, noting, “In this collection, I decided to present a diverse and fashion that suits all categories and ages for veiled women and the other women of niqab and pregnant women.”
She added that the major challenge that was facing her during designing her new collection was to prove for the veiled woman their ability to wear stylish clothes, saying that the collection includes dresses, skirts, wide trousers and long blouses. She stressed that she adopted in the selection of my designs on a number of major factors, incuding modesty, femininity, excellence, practicality, speed and ease of wearing to be fit with the fast routine of life.
She added that the collection contains 31 models, so that every girl finds what suits her best. The collection also contains formal and classic clothes, and it is inspired from Egypt and India heritages, combining between international and Egyptian fashion.
She added that she is very passionate about the Pharaonic heritage, saying that she was the first fashion designer who designed fashion from this heritage. She started marketing her products in bazaars, craft markets, galleries and friends, until she became famous for her unique accessories.
She was mostly known for her embroidered necklace that can be worn with modern clothes and give them a vintage touch. She is very happy with this craft and feels proud of each of her pieces. She also aspires to expand her business in order to show all sick people the way to be motivated again.