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This week saw Middle Eastern celebrities hit the red carpet for the annual El Gouna Film Festival, here’s a break down of our favourite looks from the event.
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Elisa Sednaoui
This custom-made teal frock from up-and-coming Jeddah-born designer Arwa Al Banawi took three months to make. We love that Sednaoui accessorised with a clutch bearing the word ‘Cairo’ from her sister-in-law’s brand Charlotte Olympia.
Diamand Abou Abboud
The Lebanese actress, who rose to fame with Oscar-nominated The Insult, paid homage to her roots with this Sandy Nour pastel pink-and-gold floor-length frock.
Saba Mubarak
The award-winning actress flew the flag for the UAE with her Dubai-based floor-length white Michael Cinco gown. Remember that time he made a 20-foot cape?
Nesreen Tafesh
The Dubai-based Syrian actress looked incredible in her multi-coloured sequin full-skirted gown by Lebanese couterier Sadek Majed.
Nelly Karim
The Egyptian actress paid homage to her roots with local label Kojak Studio.
Nadia El-Gendy
Hany El-Behairy was the designer of choice for the iconic Egyptian actress. Fun fact: Hany was also the designer behind Egypt’s most expensive wedding dress.
Shereen Reda
UAE designer Taller Marmo was also represented at the festival. The Blue Elephant star opted for a black feathered frock from the Middle Eastern label.
Swoon!
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