Wing like an Egyptian.
WatchCut Video just released the latest in their 100 Years Of Beauty series, and this time, they're taking on Egypt.
Research for this video was done by Jacinthe Assaad, PhD. The looks she and WatchCut Video put together represent various political struggles in each decade.
"The look chosen for the 1910's represented the urban look that women would wear to step outside the home," Assaad explained in a video about the research behind the looks.
"The veil was a way to keep the private private, but in public."
Watch Cut / Via youtube.com
The look of the '20s is modeled after Huda Sharawi, a feminist leader, who chose to remove the veil as a sign of resistance.
"It was a sign of liberation. She is the pioneer of the Egyptian feminist movement," Assaad said.
Watch Cut / Via youtube.com
For the look of the '30s, WatchCut recreated the beginning of the golden age of Egyptian cinema, during which women were beautifully adorned.
"This look was inspired by Umm Kulthum, who is known as the star of the Middle East. She was the most prominent Egyptian singer. She used to hold a handkerchief and express her emotions deeply as she sang," Assaad explained.
Watch Cut / Via youtube.com
from BuzzFeed - Style http://ift.tt/1PAeHBe
沒有留言:
張貼留言