Styled Archives: Magda’s Most Memorable Moments
Magda perfectly embodied the sleek, tailored style that defined 1960s fashion, often donning structured purses, polished sets and A-line dresses.
Magda El-Sabahi, known to most simply as Magda, was one of Egypt’s most celebrated actresses. Rising to prominence in the 1950s and 60s, she played an array of poignant roles in films like ‘Al Morahqeen,’ ‘Ayn Omry,’ and ‘Banat Al Youm’. Off-screen, Magda’s style was a reflection of the era she lived in—polished, structured, and effortless. She favored tailored knee-length dresses and sharp lines, balanced by softer elements like florals and delicate prints. In short, her wardrobe was a careful blend of simple silhouettes and colourways, making her a style icon of her time.
From ‘Al Haqiqa Al Areya’ | 1963
Magda’s silk printed dress in this scene captures the elegance of the 1960s. The delicate floral pattern and flowing fabric reflect the era’s preference for feminine, romantic designs.
Still from ‘Al Moraheqat’ | 1961
From ‘Al Shabaka’ magazine | 1965
Grand Reception in Berlin | 1965
Photoshoot | 1960s
With daughter Ghada Nafei | 1990s
During the screening of ‘Ayn Omry’ in Berlin International Film Festival | 1965
On a postcard from Syria | 1980s
Photoshoot | 1950s
At ‘Al Moraheqat’ filming studio in Cairo | 1961
With American director Cecil B. Demille | 1965
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