Styled Archives: Ragaa El Gedawy’s Most Memorable Moments
While we all know and love Ragaa El Gedawy for her many memorable on-screen performances, it is perhaps a lesser known fact that the star once turned heads on the runway.
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Born in 1934, Ragaa El Gedawy was a masterclass in elegance and class. A household name, she was deeply loved and respected by those who had the pleasure of experiencing her work. El Gedawy was one of the most prominent stars in modern history, acting alongside luminaries such as Omar Sharif, Soad Hosny, Ismail Yassine, and Shadia, among many others of similar renown.
Less known is the fact that El Gedawy was once immersed in the world of fashion. In 1958, El Gedawy won the regional title of Miss Egypt, and in 1959, at the onset of her career, she won a low-key modelling competition, which led to her being scouted by Greek-Egyptian designer Pierre Klofass. Gedawy thus became the very first model of Egyptian origin in an industry dominated then by European beauty standards. She went on to model his creations and participate in numerous shows, establishing herself as a fashion icon. Even as her modelling career took a backseat to her flourishing acting career, her influence in fashion endured.
For this week’s Styled Archives, we’re turning back time to look at Ragaa El Gedawy’s most memorable looks, whether on the runway, the red carpet, or behind the silver screen.
With Um Kalthoum | Circa 1960
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With Safaa Abou El Soud | Circa 1970
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On the Cover of ‘Hawa’ Magazine | 1964
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In ‘Ishae’et Hob’ Alongside Omar Sharif | 1960
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Photoshoot at the Giza Plateau | 1959
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In Traditional Egyptian Folk Wear | Circa 1960
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Alongside Fellow Egyptian Model Madiha Hassan | Circa 1960
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At The Aswan International Women Film Festival | 2020
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