The Laidback Edit With Egyptian Art Director Hana Nached

For Egyptian creative strategist and art director Hana Nached, fashion was a serendipitous detour rather than a planned destination. While pursuing a degree in economics and management in the picturesque city of Nice, France, Nached’s exposure to its vibrant culture sparked the initial flames that would eventually turn into a fiery passion.  Her career took an unexpected turn when an Instagram compliment led to her first-ever campaign with a friend, Alexandria-based Egyptian designer Farah Seif. After returning to Cairo, Nached interned at Maison Pyramide and then joined Okhtein, where she spent five years mastering art direction, e-commerce, and social media. Now freelancing, Nached is on the hunt for all sorts of fashion challenges.  Nached's style is characterized by its casual, comfortable, and laid-back vibe, perfectly reflecting her easy going personality. For this week’s Scene Selects, we rang up Nached and asked: “What would you wear on a chill day?”

The Fits

Bless

Gray & Blue Overjogging Jeans

Are they jeans? Are they sweatpants? Well, they’re both, and they’re the best of both worlds.

AMOMENTO

Khaki Tote

Minimal and versatile, Amomento’s Khaki Tote screams casual, and we can see why Nached’s obsessed. 

Miista

Burgundy Serena Loafers

Matronly aesthetics for coquette girl summer? Oh absolutely. Miista’s Serena loafers exude a refined air, while remaining a playful addition to any laidback fit. 

Gimaguas

Tan Gatt Tank Top

Mustard yellow for the summer? Oh absolutely. Featuring a boat neck and an open back, according to Nached, this tank top is a must-have for your next coastal escapade. 

Carhartt WIP 

Lunch Bag

A lunch bag? Well, sort of, but not quite. A fun casual bag suitable for carrying around your daily essentials, Carhartt’s Work in Progress Lunch bag is definitely a conversation starter. Side note: this article’s author is obsessed with this bag. 

BY FAR

Black Maxi Cush Bag

Minimal in design yet grand in size, By Far’s black maxi cush bag is as versatile as can be, and given that it does indeed resemble a cushion, one would say it works perfectly for a laidback vibe. 

KNWLS

Brown Ray Tank Top

A layering must-have, KNWLS’ corset-style tank top gives any laidback summer fit that extra zhush. 

Rabanne

Iconic 1969 Nano shoulder bag

Now on the other end of the spectrum, Rabanne’s iconic 1969 nano shoulder bag is the ultimate statement piece to juxtapose an otherwise chill and comfy fit. 

Lexxola 

Tortoiseshell Lulu Sunglasses

Giving off some major ‘too cool for school vibes’, these tortoiseshell sunglasses are amongst Nached’s top picks.

Bottega Veneta

Hop Large Leather Tote Bag

Crafted from supple lambskin using the house's signature ‘Intrecciato’ technique, this Bottega Veneta tote bag just screams summer.

Coperni

Beige Branded Wedge Clogs

A statement piece that stays minimal, Coperni’s wedge clogs are a pair meant to be worn by those not afraid of getting stopped by a stranger asking, “Hey, where’d you get those shoes from?”

Miista

Gray Bibi Heels

It seems there’s a pattern here, and Nached has quite the affinity for classic footwear silhouettes. These crinkled leather bibi heels by Miista are a go-to for Nached, especially when paired with a statement print. 

The Essentials

Sol de Janeiro

Cheirosa 71 Perfume Mist

With top notes of caramelized vanilla and sea salt, this fragrance is summer encapsulated. 

Sol de Janeiro 

Mini Delícia Drench Body Butter

Smooth like butter, baby. Sol de Janeiro’s vanilla-scented delicia drench body butter is a lotion Nached swears by. 

Storm

Cloud Paint Cheek Colour

Subtle and seamless, Storm’s cloud paint cheek blush colour is perfect for that natural look. 

Benefit Cosmetics

24-Hour Brow Setter

A brow setter Hana Nached can’t help but recommend, Benefit Cosmetics’ 24-Hour Brow Setter is “the key to well-behaved brows.”

Maison Margiela

By the Fireplace Fragrance

With notes of spicy pepper and clove oil with sweet chestnut and vanilla and smoky guaiac wood oil, this fragrance smells like a dream come true.