Egypt’s Waseem Khadra Reigns at Moscow Fashion Week

Just like a crown tells a story about a kingdom, a doctor's coat or a chef's whites speak volumes about the wearer's dedication and skill. Egypt-based Waseem Khadra delves into this idea, unveiling his latest collection at Moscow Fashion Week and taking a unique approach to royalty. Titled ‘Regalia’,  the line doesn't focus on crowns and jewels, but rather the everyday uniforms that signify the value of every profession.

The concept behind ‘Regalia’ can be summed up in one powerful phrase: everyone is a royal in their field. Traditional regalia,  meaning clothing ‘fit for a king’, represents the power and legacy of a monarch with its symbolic scepters and crowns. Khadra translates this symbolism to the mundane, highlighting how the uniforms of doctors, firefighters, sanitation workers and countless others embody a similar ethos.

Khadra's vision extends beyond individual professions. He sees work as the very fabric that binds society together. Doctors rely on nurses, teachers on janitors, and so on. Every profession contributes to a larger whole, highlighting the interconnectedness of our world. Every fold, every tear, every accessory tells a story about the wearer, fostering empathy and understanding.

This collection embodies the core values of the Waseem Khadra brand. Fashion, in Khadra's view, is a tool for empowerment, allowing people to represent themselves authentically, free from societal pressures. From the bold opulence of a reimagined butler's uniform in crimson and gold to the crisp lines of a captain's naval attire, each piece explores the utilitarian poetry inherent in various professions. Even the fruit seller and the astronaut find their place in this sartorial symphony, their uniforms reinterpreted with a touch of audacious elegance.