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Styled Archives: Egypt’s Sweetheart Madiha Kamel

A fan of mini dresses, plunging necklines and the occasional frill, the Egyptian actress took daring and feminine fashion choices.

Mai El Mokadem
Sep 12, 2024
Styled Archives: Egypt’s Sweetheart Madiha Kamel

Born in 1948, the late actress Madiha Kamel was a beacon of beauty and talent in the Egyptian film industry. Although she acted for several years, she gained the most recognition for her first starring role in the film ‘El-Soud Ela Al-Hawia.’ Kamel's on-screen charm in films like ‘Al Gaheem’ and ‘Azwag Ta'eshoon’ shone brightly alongside cinematic legends such as Adel Imam, Mahmoud Abdelaziz, Mahmoud Yassin, and Naglaa Fathi.

While her acting prowess is celebrated in Egypt and the Arab world, Kamel was also a fashion icon. Known for her love of mini dresses, plunging necklines, and the occasional frill, Kamel embraced daring yet feminine fashion choices, often incorporating ruffles, subtle embroidery, and florals into her wardrobe. 

For this week’s Styled Archives, we’re revisiting Madiha Kamel’s most memorable looks.

With Amr Diab in ‘El Afareet’ Movie | 1990

In this film, Kamel dances alongside Amr Diab on a Nile cruise, adorned with bright red lipstick, a blue striped shirt, matching sky-blue pants, and a dainty flower accessory in her hair.

Interviewed in her home | 1984

At home, Kamel stuns in a mini floral dress with a plunging halter neckline, styled with a bold gold choker and black chunky loafers.

With former Palestinian president Yasser Arafat | 1992

Kamel was seen with Yasser Arafat, both making a statement by wearing Palestinian keffiyehs.

El Chabaka Cover | 1977

On this magazine cover, Kamel dons an ethereal gown made of sheer fabric, with billowing waves and flowing sleeves, exuding summer playfulness.

With Adel Emam on set of ‘Athqiya’ Laken Aghbeyaa’ | 1980

This playful shot shows Kamel in a strapless silk gown with delicate lace embroidery, alongside Adel Imam, who rests his arms playfully atop her head.

Playing with a baby chick | 1972

Kamel dazzles in a structured, short dress adorned with playful tassels that sway with her every movement.

At Orman Garden | 1989

Kamel’s flowing dress in a garden setting features a fitted bodice, plunging neckline, and floral embroidery, echoing the surrounding blooms.

Still from the movie ‘But Something Remains’ | 1984

In this movie scene, Kamel opts for a ruffled bodice in a breezy floral dress, with a vivid print of pink, purple, and white flowers. The lightweight fabric creates a carefree silhouette.

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