CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FASHION
Drumstick Design and Dazz Bags Unique & Edgy Summer Additions to your Home &
By Nahla Samaha
Wardrobe!
Who doesn’ t strive to be original in thought, spirit, and look? Being“ original” sets us apart, and screams,“ I’ m Special!!” Well this month Cairo West Magazine dug up two very original ways guaranteed not only to make you feel special, but to add that extra oomph to your wardrobe and funk to your home!
Dazz Bags
Twenty-eight year-old Nermine El Shishiny divides her time between being a new mom to a six-monthold baby, and being a bag designer extraordinaire! Making her mark on Egyptian design in the summer of 2011, El Shishiny named her line Dazz Bags, short for Dazzle or Dazzling.
El Shishiny designs statement pieces mainly for the summer season, and finds inspiration on her travels abroad where she often buys fabric for her designs. The AUC Marketing graduate left a five-year career in marketing to pursue a passion for design. The true genius of Dazz Bags lies in the fact that each bag is designed with practicality in mind,“ The bags are often multipurpose, but are also statement bags,” says El Shishiny,“ I make a very limited number of pieces from each design, this way the bag is more exclusive, less commercial.”
Each Dazz Bag makes a statement. Put on a white T-shirt and a pair of jeans, and your Dazz Bag will stand out as the edgy statement piece that will make the outfit!
young people who are attracted to my designs. So it’ s appropriate for all ages.”
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Floral Tote:“ These totes are from my latest collection, I made them when I was pregnant. At the time I had many friends who were pregnant who had asked me to make diaper bags. This was the idea behind it. For new moms it’ s practical, otherwise it also serves as a great beach bag, or travel bag. The base is leather so that it doesn’ t get dirty if you place it on the floor or beach.”
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Oversized Leather Clutch:“ This clutch is made of genuine leather. I usually design what I would like, what I would carry. I love clutches, especially oversized clutches. I went for leather so it doesn’ t look cheap, and I love this camel color in leather because it goes with everything, whether you’ re wearing black or any other color. The large size makes it more youthful, it makes a statement.”
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Waist Bag:“ The idea behind these bags is practicality, for people on the go, it also makes a statement. It’ s practical for moms, or people running the track. As a mom I always have a waist bag on.”
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Silk Floral Clutch:“ This clutch is designed with multipurpose in mind. It’ s made of silk, so you can hold it at night, and the vibrant summer colors allow you to carry it in the morning as well. It is a clutch, and at the same time an over the shoulder bag with a detachable chain.”
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Indian Sari Clutch:“ This series is made of original Indian Sari silk. The accessories are vintage silver pieces from Egypt. They are evening clutches from my first collection, I used vintage pieces to give the clutches more value and depth.”
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Pom-pom Clutch and Peace Sign Clutch:“ The peace sign clutches are made with tulle accents. The two designs are made for girls in their 20’ s, but eventually I realized that they appeal to teens and preteens.”
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Burlap Bag:“ This bag is made of burlap, leather and chains. It meets tastes of all ages, probably because of the subdued color. I had a 70 yearold buy this bag, although it is mostly
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