Egyptian Fashion Consultant May Wahid Styles Her Most Prized Pieces

“It’s just fashion over function for me, always.”

Ziyad El-Helbawy

Oct 11, 2024

Easy, breezy, and unapologetically ‘Meezzy’ is what Egyptian fashion consultant and digital content creator May Wahid, bases her aesthetic on. Having received her master’s degree in fashion brand management from Milano’s renowned Istituto Marangoni, Wahid speaks many languages, prime amongst them fashion.

Now brand manager at Egyptian family-owned jewellery label Michael Oro Jewellery, Wahid has worked with myriad brands, both homegrown and International, such as Okhtein, Be Indie, and Zara. Yet for the average TikTok doom-scroller, Wahid is instantly recognisable for her eccentric, bold, and nothing-is-off-limits approach to styling. “Being overdressed is a statement; underdressing is simply a missed opportunity.” Wahid tells SceneStyled.

For this week’s Scene Selects, we reached out to the Wahid and asked her to style her most prized - and often unconventional - wardrobe pieces.

Coperni | Clip-On Glasses

We know what you’re thinking, are these practical? Well, it seems for Meezzy, the situation is as follows…

“I’m a fashion over function girlie, I have to admit it was an impulsive purchase. I end up wearing it for only around 30 minutes at a time, seeing as it keeps falling off and giving me headaches. No regrets though!”

How Meezzy Styles It

Opting for a chic, laidback look that does not take away from the clip-on frames, Meezzy selected a Burgundy bomber jacket, minimal black leggings with matching sandals, and a complementary Miu Miu bag in leather brown.

Acne Studios | Coated Bomber Jacket in Dark Burgundy

Gil Rodgriguez | Black Capri Leggings

Miista | Black Joyce Heeled Sandals

Miu Miu | Aventure Nappa Leather Top Handle Bag

Jean Paul Gaultier | Cyber Dot Dress

Taken straight from Jean Paul Gaultier’s 1995 Autumn/Winter Show, most fondly remembered as his ‘Mad Max’ show, the cyber dot dress is one not for the faint of heart. But how did Meezzy come across it? “I saw this picture [of Kim Kardashian] wearing the Jean Paul Gaultier Cyber Dot Dress a few years back, and I just knew I immediately had to get my hands on it.”

How Meezzy Styles It

But how would Meezzy style a piece that’s already a statement piece not to be overpowered? “I wouldn’t overly accessorise the Jean Paul Gaultier Dress, because the dress itself is the whole look.” Meezzy tells SceneStyled. Opting for a ‘less is more’ approach, Meezzy selected Mugler shades, a vintage 90s Kelly, black boots, and “my favourite lip combo.”

Hérmes | Kelly 32 Bag

Mugler | Spiral 01 M01 Frames

Miista | Ayleen Black Tall Boots

Make Up For Ever | Anywhere Caffeine Lip Liner

Maison Margiela | Tabi Knee-High Boots

Featuring Maison Margiela’s iconic Tabi split-toe, inspired by the traditional 15th century Japanese sock, these need no introduction, and for Meezzy, they’ve always been a coveted possession…

“These Tabi boots were my dream shoes for the longest time. Even though I get bullied every time I wear my Tabis in Egypt, they’re definitely still my favourite purchase to date.”

How Meezzy Styles Them

Once more opting for a more minimal styling approach, Meezzy opted for pieces that complement the iconic boots, without taking too much attention from them.

Issey Miyake | The Comet Dress

Gucci | Horsebit Small Chain Leather Shoulder Bag

Delina Exclusif | Eau De Parfum

Prayingg | The Hair Shirt

Woke up not looking like this? Wanna put on a beanie and confuse people? It seems you might want to check out this braided white tank top from Prayingg.

“When it comes to fast fashion I’d rather shop at alternative brands like praying. This is a unique piece that not many people would wear; It’s creepy in the best way possible.”

How Meezzy Styles It

A white tank top is the wardrobe equivalent of a joker card, but how does one begin to craft a look around one with braids? Well It seems brown is the way to go…

Tom Ford | Bronson Sunglasses