El Gouna Film Festival is back, and with its opening comes a whole lot of cinema, celebrity appearances, and red-carpet looks worth talking about. The festival also brought plenty of fashion moments, with Egyptian actors showing us that menswear can be anything but boring. From classic black suits with a twist to sharp tailoring and statement details, here are the men’s looks from the Gouna Film Festival opening to take style inspo from.
Amir El Masry in Concrete
At the GFF’s opening, British-Egyptian actor Amir El Masry, known for his roles in Limbo, The Crown, and A Haunting in Venice, kept things sleek in a full brown suit by Concrete, the Egyptian menswear label. With its bold silhouette and clean lines, the look proves that sometimes, all-black is all you need to make a statement.
Youssef Omar in Maison Gamil
Egyptian actor Youssef Omar brought a little color to the GFF’s opening in a navy pinstriped suit by Maison Gamil, an Egyptian fashion label. He paired it with a red-lined necktie that added just the right pop of color without taking away from the suit’s polished feel. It’s a simple styling detail, but one that makes the whole look stand out.
Ahmed Hatem in Amiri
Styled by Mariam El Akkad, Egyptian actor Ahmed Hatem attended the GFF’s opening in a sharp black suit by Amiri, the American-Iranian luxury fashion house founded by designer Mike Amiri. He paired the suit with a patterned black satin shirt, giving the classic red-carpet uniform a little more texture and attitude. The result? An all-black look that still manages to turn heads.
Asser Yassin in Davanti
For the opening night, Egyptian actor Asser Yassin took a more contemporary approach to formalwear in a look by Davanti, an Egyptian menswear label. Styled by Islam Mitwally, the outfit paired a crisp white suit blazer with black trousers and a white shirt underneath. The contrast kept things classic, while the styling gave a fresh, modern feel.
Mahmoud Yassin in Maison Gamil
Egyptian actor Mahmoud Yassin Jr. brought a little drama to the opening night’s red carpet in another Maison Gamil look. He paired a black suit with a sheer black shirt featuring sparkling lines underneath, adding texture and a subtle hint of shine to an otherwise dark ensemble. It’s a reminder that the right shirt can completely change the mood of a classic suit.
Mohamed Farrag in ZEGNA
Egyptian actor Mohamed Farrag went for timeless Italian tailoring in a full-black look by ZEGNA, the Italian luxury fashion house known for its refined menswear. The tailored suit featured dramatic satin lapels that gave the outfit a more formal, statement-making finish. Clean, sharp, and effortlessly sophisticated, this is a look for anyone who likes their red-carpet style classic with a little extra flair.
Hassan El Raddad in MR. TUXEDOS
Egyptian actor Hassan El Raddad switched things up with a black-and-white combination by MR. TUXEDOS. Styled by Abeer Ansary, his look featured a white blazer paired with black trousers and a satin belt that tied everything together. The contrast made for a polished, tuxedo-inspired look that stood out without going over the top.
Ahmed Dawood in Davanti
In a look styled by Nada Hussam, Egyptian actor Ahmed Dawood showed that red-carpet menswear doesn’t always need a full suit to work. Wearing the Egyptian label Davanti, he paired a black suit vest with matching trousers and a grey T-shirt underneath. The mix of formal tailoring and a more relaxed basic gave the outfit a contemporary edge, making it a great option for anyone looking to dress up without feeling too dressed up.
From bold silhouettes and statement shirts to classic tailoring with unexpected details, the El Gouna Film Festival opening gave us plenty of menswear inspiration. Whether you prefer a timeless black suit or something a little more experimental, these looks prove that the smallest styling choices can make all the difference.
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