Cairo

With its timeless minarets and old quarter not far from the desert sands, the egyptian capital has a captivating beauty. It’s also an ideal setting for understated little black dresses and evening numbers.

Photographed by Philip-Lorca diCorcia
Styled by Camilla Nickerson

May 2008

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From left: Dina wears R.J. Graziano bracelets. Jihan wears Giorgio Armani’s viscose jersey dress, at select Giorgio Armani boutiques, giorgioarmani.com. Yves Saint Laurent shoes.

Beauty Note: Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Bath Oil makes limbs spotlight-worthy.

Photographs by Philip-Lorca diCorcia
Styled by Camilla Nickerson

May 2008

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