After 10 years of hard work, Bahig Hussein has carved a name for himself as a creative designer whose designs aren’t limited to what’s trendy but are rather bold in design, color and materials. Hussein’s dresses are known for their feminine, glamorous cuts, tailored for an A-list clientele that includes Ghada Adel, Ghada Abd El-Razek, Dolly Shaheen and Menna Shalaby. His designs are sold through his two fashion houses in Mohandessin and Alexandria.
Hussein was born in Alexandria to Egyptian-Lebanese parents and graduated from Victoria College School and then the Arab Academy for Maritime Transport. He studied fashion illustration for one year before starting his career as a designer in 2007. He has won a number of international awards and designed costumes for several drama series like Leila Mourad and El Zebaq (Mercury) which screened in Ramadan.
“My main inspiration while drawing a new design is the cinema, a good movie inspires me to design a dazzling dress,” says Hussein.
With 56 fashion shows under his belt, Hussein has designed thousands of wedding dresses but the nearest to his heart are his sisters’ and stepsisters’ wedding dresses. “Another one of my famous wedding dresses is the one I designed in Laila Mourad soap opera,” Hussein says.
His spring and summer collections were showcased last March, featuring light pastel colors like off-white, turquoise, beige, light purple and bois de rose and using a mixture of chiffon, lace and tulle.
“The latest hits in wedding dresses are the ones with royal looks, rich fabrics and simple design; simplicity is simply the keyword,” Hussein says, adding that what make his designs different are the rich fabrics and simplicity.
“My tip to any summer bride is to choose the dress that goes with the theme of her wedding, whether outdoor or indoor, the one that makes her look great but is still simple,” says Hussein, explaining that being fancy is not about cost but rather choices. “Long veils are so in fashion, also a pinch of a blush color makes for a trendy effect.”
Hussein’s next project is The Golden Needle Awards, which aims to support fashion designers who don’t have the chance to showcase their talent. “Through The Golden Needle, we will encourage these talents and put them on the right track to enrich the fashion designing field,” he explains. Four prizes will be distributed to the winners of the best evening gown, daywear, accessories and men’s wear designs. The minimum age of the applicants is 21 and they must hold a bachelor’s degree and be fluent in English. Once the panel chooses a selection of the submitted designs, the voting will be public through social media platforms.
Follow Bahig Hussein on Instagram @BahigHusseinOfficial • 26 Abu El-Mahassen El Shazly Square, Mohandessin
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