Styled Archives: The Animal Print Edition

Animal print has long reigned as the animal kingdom's answer to fashion excess and retro glamour, and Arab celebrities have long championed the spotted print trend, giving it their own effortlessly chic spin. The look exemplified the maximalist aesthetic of the era, offering larger-than-life glitz and flare. Today, animal print remains a timeless choice for those wanting to make a statement, capturing the over-the-top joy of that flashy moment in style. Its unapologetic sense of drama continues to captivate, reminding us of the fun found in going a little wild.

Take a walk on the wild side with us as we reminisce on some of the times Arab celebrities roared in spotted and striped ensembles.

Haifa Wehbe

Cairo, Egypt, 2006

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Haifa Wehbi performing in a leopard print dress after receiving the best video clip singer award.

Nicole Saba

Cairo, Egypt, 2006

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Nicole Saba dazzles in leopard alongside Adel Emam at Egyptian actor Karim Abdelaziz and Haidy Srour’s wedding.

Youssra

Marrakech, Morocco, 2013

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Egyptian star Youssra donning a leopard print scarf at the 13th annual Marrakech International Film Festival.

Ghada Abdelrazek

Beirut, Lebanon, 2001

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Ghada Abdelrazek in an animal print cocktail dress during an interview at Future TV.

Dolly Shahine

Cairo, Egypt, 2006

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Dolly Shahine in a glittering leopard print dress alongside fellow actress Zeina at the premiere of ‘Ouija’.

Mona Zaki

Paris, France, 2001

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Mona Zaki in a leopard-print lined denim coat at the Institut du Monde Arabe during the premiere of ‘Ayam el-Sadat.’

Donia Samir Ghanem & Dalal Abdelaziz

Cairo, Egypt, 2001

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Mother-daughter duo Donia Samir Ghanem and Dalal Abdel Aziz attend a party organised by Nile Drama in matching leopard print ensembles alongside Syrian actress Raghda.

Shereen Reda

Cairo, Egypt, 2006

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Shereen Reda turns heads with a leopard print fur coat alongside Hend Sabry at a special screening for ‘Damm Elghazal.’

Suhair Ramzi

Giza, Egypt, 2006

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Former Egyptian actress Suhair Ramzi during the filming of her TV series ‘Habib El-Rouh’ after a twelve -year hiatus. The star dazzled in head-to-toe leopard print.

Nancy Ajram

Beirut, Lebanon, 2006

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Lebanese pop star Nancy Ajram performs in a strapless leopard print dress alongside several Abdelhalim Hafez impersonators at the ‘Al-Andalib Man Yakoun’ program auditions.

Laila Eloui

Alexandria, Egypt, 2003

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Film star Laila Eloui arrives at the 19th Alexandria International Film Festival in a warped leopard print cocktail dress alongside friend and fellow star Farouk Elfishawy.

Sherine Abdelwahab

Dubai, UAE, 2004

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Sherine Abdel attends the Arabian Music Awards ceremony in a vibrant leopard print dress for the festival’s first edition.