Cairo fashion is synonymous with Egyptian fashion. People of Egypt since ancient times were fashion and beauty conscious. Cleopatra is a glaring example of beauty personified. Women of Cairo were beauty conscious and knew ancient beauty secrets.
Traditional costume of Cairo is designed in accordance with the climate of the country.. The people of Cairo wore light and airy clothes. Ancient people of Cairo were pioneers in dress and hygiene alike. Linen fabric was most common in making garments, wool was the second choice and later on cotton became popular. Men's costume of ancient Cairo only comprised of a belt with a strip of cloth hanging from it or a kilt was attached to it fringed with some plant material. The working class men wore simple aprons in the form of a plain triangle. Colored nails palms, soles and hairs were common fashion of ancient Cairo women. They used henna to pigment their hair. The women exuded charm with their graceful movements.
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The cut and flow of the costume enhanced their feminine grace.
Modern fashion in Cairo has changed, but people in Cairo are still conservative about their dress. Western fashion has not left substantial impact in this part of the world. Kaftan is a popular Egyptian costume worn by the working middle class. Cotton and half silk fabrics are used in making these kaftans. Djubbeh is an overcoat worn over the kaftan. Muslim women wear long flowing garments accompanied by hijabs consisting of a veil covering their face. Cairo fashion has adopted oriental designs with bright and warm colors.
The fashion among the youth of Cairo is influenced by their Western counterpart. Jeans are becoming increasingly popular. Cairo fashion has been slow in adopting the modern trends and is relatively conservative than the rest of the world.
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