SFA MENA - Sustainable Fashion Alliance MENA

09/12/2022

The Green Room by .eco invites you to attend our 'Keep it Circular’ event this Saturday 10th at Giza Systems Foundation at 2 pm in New Cairo.

In partnership with the and in collaboration with The Graphene Project & Giza Systems Foundation.

Learn all about sustainable fashion & take a peek behind the scenes of fast fashion production. Join us with our interactive art installations, workshops, a treasure hunt, sips & nibbles. Our event is open to the public, so bring yourself & grab a loved one - more is always merrier!

Get up close & personal with your fave Eco-conscious local brands exhibiting their wonderful pieces in Sacer’s circular closet 💚
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01/10/2022

Today is the day for Homegrown Experience Egypt!😍
Come to Startup Haus Cairo at 4pm.
Walk-in ticket available, cash at door.
And remember to bring these with you⬇️

More information on Instagram:

26/09/2022

The speakers we believe are experts on North African and Egyptian identity & circularity in fashion topics! Join our event and get to know what they are doing for sustainability in fashion & lifestyle!

SPEAKERS
👉 Shahira Fahmy, Mix And Match Founder
👉 Norhan El Sakkout, saqhoute Founder
👉 Hadeel Osman, Fashion Reolution Sudan Country Coordinator & Creative Director
👉 Basma Tawakol, Founder
👉 Noran Elbannan, .elbannan Content Creator & Artist
👉 Bassant Maximus, Content Creator & Designer
👉 Mostafa Magdy, Content Creator & Environmentalist
👉 Noha Zahran, Content Creator & Stylist

Head to our IG account to find more information!

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🔷 Homegrown Experience Egypt: Identity & Circularity in Fashion
🔹 Time: Sat, Oct 1, 2022, 4:00-9:00 PM
🔹 Venue: Startup Haus Cairo (37 Talaat Harb, Bab Al Louq, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Cairo)
🔹 Languages: Arabic & English
🔹 Entry fee: Professional 550 / Student 450 / SHC Member 275 EGP
🔹 Registration: Link in bio! (https://forms.gle/xroZukcDZmm8RLYL7)
🔹 Attention: Online registration and pre-paid entry fee are required for all entries.

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More questions?
Contact us via inbox message or email to
[email protected]
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26/09/2022

The fashion event you must not miss this October in Cairo! Yallabina! 💃🏻🇪🇬🕺🏻

x will bring you a refreshing experience with homegrown brands and creative professionals from Egypt with our partners & . We will talk about the challenges, the hopes, and what we can do together through fashion in our everyday life.

Head to our IG account to find more information! Come join us ⬇️

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🔷 Homegrown Experience Egypt: Identity & Circularity in Fashion
🔹 Time: Sat, Oct 1, 2022, 4:00-9:00 PM
🔹 Venue: Startup Haus Cairo (37 Talaat Harb, Bab Al Louq, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Cairo)
🔹 Languages: Arabic & English
🔹 Entry fee: Professional 550 / Student 450 / SHC Member 275 EGP
🔹 Registration: Link in bio! (https://forms.gle/xroZukcDZmm8RLYL7)
🔹 Attention: Online registration and pre-paid entry fee are required for all entries.

🔶 What will you experience in the event?
🔸 Themed Talks (webinar screening, expert live, influencer panel)
🔸 Circular Wardrobe (secondhand shop, swap, donate, curate)
🔸 Hands-on Station (paint, sew)
🔸 Knowledge Corner (fashion history, sustainability basics)
🔸 Lifestyle Display (sustainable brands from Egypt)
🔸 Think Tank (group discussion)

🔷 What is included in the entry fee?
Refreshments during break & free access to all stations

🔶 What to bring?
1 water bottle, 1 shopping bag, 2 clothing for swap/donate, 1 item for paint/sew, extra cash

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More questions?
Contact us via inbox message or email to
[email protected]
[email protected]

26/09/2022

What is Egyptian identity in Fashion? How is Egyptian culture related to circularity? 🇪🇬

With the rising awareness of sustainability in fashion, we ask ourselves if this was something missing in the Egyptian culture, or if it was a practice that has always been there yet we forgot while following the global trend.

x will bring you a refreshing experience with homegrown brands and creative professionals from Egypt with our partners & . We will talk about the challenges, the hopes, and what we can do together through fashion in our everyday life.

Head to our Event Page to find more information! Come join us ⬇️
https://www.facebook.com/events/408842004629505

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🔷 Homegrown Experience Egypt: Identity & Circularity in Fashion
🔹 Time: Sat, Oct 1, 2022, 4:00-9:00 PM
🔹 Venue: Startup Haus Cairo (37 Talaat Harb, Bab Al Louq, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Cairo)
🔹 Languages: Arabic & English
🔹 Entry fee: Professional 550 / Student 450 / SHC Member 275 EGP
🔹 Registration: Link in bio! (https://forms.gle/xroZukcDZmm8RLYL7)
🔹 Attention: Online registration and pre-paid entry fee are required for all entries.

🔶 What will you experience in the event?
🔸 Themed Talks (webinar screening, expert live, influencer panel)
🔸 Circular Wardrobe (secondhand shop, swap, donate, curate)
🔸 Hands-on Station (paint, sew)
🔸 Knowledge Corner (fashion history, sustainability basics)
🔸 Lifestyle Display (sustainable brands from Egypt)
🔸 Think Tank (group discussion on challenges & solutions)

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More questions?
Contact us via inbox message or email to
[email protected]
[email protected]

25/09/2022

Countdown commencing!! If you haven’t already registered, now’s your chance 💚

Get to know the Organizers & Partners of the event “Homegrown Experience Egypt 2022: Identity & Circularity in Fashion!” Join our event and get to know what they are doing for sustainability in fashion & startup scene!

🔷 CO-ORGANIZERS 🔷

🤝 the Oriental Hybrid
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The first Social Media Marketing & E-PR Consulting agency combining native specialists with cross-market experiences in both the Chinese and Arabic speaking professional environments. The team curates events and campaigns while providing multilingual services respecting regional diversity and global sustainability standards.

🤝 Fashion Revolution Egypt

A part of a global movement in around 120 countries calling for a transparent fashion industry that values people and planet over profit. Asking brands .

🔶 ORGANIZING PARTNER 🔶

SFA MENA - Sustainable Fashion Alliance MENA

Founded by a group fashion industry players who are passionate about sustainability from a social, cultural, and environmental aspect. The alliance offers a platform to share ideas, concepts, discussions for collaborations.

🔶 IMPACT PARTNER 🔶

Startup Haus Cairo

Promoting entrepreneurship and supporting the local ecosystem, Startup Haus Cairo was established in 2018 by enpact Egypt with the support of Drosos foundation. Startup Haus Cairo is home to workspaces, services, amenities, and collaboration, where a vibrant community comes together to exchange ideas, knowledge, and inspiration.

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Head to our Event Page to find more information ⬇️
https://www.facebook.com/events/408842004629505

Register now for entry ⬇️
https://forms.gle/xroZukcDZmm8RLYL7

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More questions?
Contact us via inbox message or email to
[email protected]
[email protected]

17/09/2022

What is Egyptian identity in Fashion? How is Egyptian culture related to circularity? 🇪🇬

With the rising awareness of sustainability in fashion, we ask ourselves if this was something missing in the Egyptian culture, or if it was a practice that has always been there yet we forgot while following the global trend.

the Oriental Hybrid x Fashion Revolution Egypt will bring you a refreshing experience with homegrown brands and creative professionals from Egypt with our alliance SFA MENA - Sustainable Fashion Alliance MENA and Startup Haus Cairo . We will talk about the challenges, the hopes, and what we can do together through fashion in our everyday life.

Head to our Event Page to find more information! Come join us ⬇️
https://www.facebook.com/events/408842004629505

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🔷 Homegrown Experience Egypt: Identity & Circularity in Fashion
🔹 Time: Sat, Oct 1, 2022, 4:00-9:00 PM
🔹 Venue: Startup Haus Cairo (37 Talaat Harb, Bab Al Louq, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Cairo)
🔹 Languages: Arabic & English
🔹 Entry fee: Professional 550 / Student 450 / SHC Member 275 EGP
🔹 Registration: Link in bio! (https://forms.gle/xroZukcDZmm8RLYL7)
🔹 Attention: Online registration and pre-paid entry fee are required for all entries.

🔶 What will you experience in the event?
🔸 Themed Talks (webinar screening, expert live, influencer panel)
🔸 Circular Wardrobe (secondhand shop, swap, donate, curate)
🔸 Hands-on Station (paint, sew)
🔸 Knowledge Corner (fashion history, sustainability basics)
🔸 Lifestyle Display (sustainable brands from Egypt)
🔸 Think Tank (group discussion)

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More questions?
Contact us via inbox message or email to
[email protected]
[email protected]

17/09/2022

The fashion event you must not miss this October in Downtown Cairo! Yallabina! 💃🏻🇪🇬🕺🏻

What is Egyptian identity in Fashion? How is Egyptian culture related to Circularity?

With the rising awareness of sustainability in fashion, we ask ourselves if this was something missing in the Egyptian culture, or if it was a practice that has always been there yet we forgot while following the global trend.

the Oriental Hybrid x Fashion Revolution Egypt will bring you a refreshing experience with homegrown brands and creative professionals from Egypt with our alliance and Startup Haus Cairo. We will talk about the challenges, the hopes, and what we can do together through fashion in our everyday life.

Head to our Event Page to find more information! Come join us ⬇️
https://www.facebook.com/events/408842004629505

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More questions?
Contact us via inbox message or email to
[email protected]
[email protected]

08/08/2022

Sustainability Knowledge -
If we want to talk about how the sustainable fashion wave started in the modern fashion industry, we must bring up fast fashion" first. What does "Fast Fashion" mean exactly?

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22/07/2022

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Business Feature - (Egypt)

Saqhoute was born in 2015 and launched its first collection in 2018 with the aim of catering to busy professional women. The brand offers women ethically produced capsule wardrobe garments that can take them through their busy schedule seamlessly with a focus on environmental & social sustainability.

The brand is built on the sustainable pillars of circular economy, zero-waste, and slow fashion. The brand tells stories of Egyptian heritage through the intricate design & use of hand-embroidery. As part of their sustainability efforts, this slow fashion brand offers 3 additional types of services to elongate the lifecycle of their garments for as long as possible: retiring, mending, or altering.

Each Saqhoute piece is an investment piece unique to be worn on its own or combined in a number of versatile ways. They support slow production and consumption methods and so their design aesthetics carries timelessness with it.

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10/07/2022

: HOW SUSTAINABLE NGO ‘APE EGYPT’ EMPOWERS THE WOMEN OF MOKATTAM

In the neighbourhood of Mokattam lies the home of almost half of Cairo’s informal garbage collectors, colloquially referred to as zabaleen, working with Egypt’s largest waste management system. Mostly consisting of Coptic Egyptians, the area is amongst the poorest spots in Cairo.

The Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE Egypt) works within the community to foster sustainable values and empower community members, giving women job opportunities by selling trendy lifestyle products that they’ve crafted from the very source of their livelihood: garbage. These handmade products range from can tab bags to rugs made from the waste of cloth factories.

APE’s work has been changing the lives of the women on their team whether it’s through their educational and health programmes, or their emphasis on teaching sustainable practices. Since the garbage management process is gendered wherein the men take shifts to collect the garbage from all over the city, the burden of sorting through the often hazardous materials falls on the women of Hay El Zabaleen. As such, APE provides training on the health risks of such labour and empowered the women with the tools and information that would ensure their well-being.

The product range of wardrobe essentials, accessories, and furniture essentials represent a labour of love and community for the women of Mokattam. You can shop these products online by visiting apeegypt.com, or you can find them in-person at a number of vendors across Egypt, from Souk El Foustat in Cairo, Diwan in Zamalek, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria.

To read the full list of outlets, visit ape.org.eg/WhereToBuy2.html

02/07/2022

When one plus one becomes greater than two! 🙌🏼
We love it when 2 of our awesome Founding Members collab and create something magical!

On Saturday, June 11, & teamed up with .official & to bring to life a very exciting workshop "Your Mental Health through Up-Cycling & Beyond".

Scarabaeus Sacer was selected to be part of this year's Fashion Open Studio showcase & created this event to let the public in to see how things happen 'behind the scenes' while highlighting this year's theme Ways of Caring. Participants were led through a storytelling circle

Participants were led through a storytelling circle, meditations & visualizations, a mini-lecture on the history of sustainable fashion & how it differs from fast fashion, and finally an up-cycling workshop led by Almah.

Stay tuned for more inspirational events to come...