With the Grand Egyptian Museum finally opening in the heart of Giza, Ancient Egypt fever is back in full, gold-leafed force. The silhouettes, the eyeliner, the metallics — few aesthetics can hold a candle (or a torch) to pharaonic grandeur.

And while antiquity now rests behind glass, celebrities have been borrowing its visual language for years. From gilded crowns to Cleopatra-cut wigs, we’re revisiting the most iconically Egyptian looks ever to grace the spotlight.

Fifi Abdo | Cannes Film Festival, France (1997)

Strutting pharaonic glam straight down the street like it’s her runway — iconic, unbothered, and very much the Nile’s original show-stopper.

Nelly Karim | Pharaohs' Golden Parade, Cairo (2021)

A softly cinched white dress keeps things modern and breezy, topped with a beaded gold collar that gives just enough pharaonic edge without breaking stride.

Sawsan Badr | Cairo International Film Festival (2022)

Head-to-toe gold beading and a sweeping cape turn her into red-carpet royalty, serving Ancient Egypt with a polished, contemporary glow.

Youssra | 92nd Academy Awards, Hollywood (2020)

A structured gold bodice and regal neckline channel Old Kingdom energy with red carpet finesse.

Cher | Portrait (1975)

A feathered headdress and metallic bodywork deliver camp pharaoh energy at full power. Ancient Egypt, Vegas edition.

Anne Hathaway | Heidi Klum’s Halloween Party, New York (2004)

Channeling Cleopatra chic with a gold-accented crown and dark, dramatic liner — playful, polished, and mythic.

Sherihan | Portrait (1987)

Playful shimmer and neat gold accents bring Ancient Egypt into a lighter, cutesier register. Charming, bright, and effortlessly her.

Dorra | Aswan Film Festival (2021)

A sleek white silhouette cinched with a gold belt and subtle accents. Modern, elegant, and quietly pharaonic without trying too hard.

Hanan Motawie | Cairo Fashion Week (2021)

Intricate detailing and sculpted lines make this designer dress feel museum-worthy. Refined, textured, and quietly regal.

Rania Youssef | Photoshoot (2023)

A beaded gold ensemble finished with a flowing cape brings a regal, runway-ready take on Ancient Egypt.

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