- Title: Egyptian architect mirrors Zaha Hadid style in accessories
- Date: 13th December 2020
- Summary: EARRINGS / ABU ZAID WORKING ON COMPUTER CAIRO, EGYPT (NOVEMBER 28, 2020) (REUTERS) (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) EGYPTIAN ARCHITECT, BASSANT MAGDI ABU ZAID, SAYING: "I've loved Zaha Hadid since I was a little girl. She was the reason I studied architecture, I love her work, she is my idol. When I started studying at college my admiration for her grew, I felt that my work was simila
- Embargoed: 27th December 2020 12:49
- Keywords: Accessories Architecture Art Egypt Zaha Hadid
- Location: CAIRO, EGYPT
- City: CAIRO, EGYPT
- Country: Egypt
- Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,Middle East
- Reuters ID: LVA001D8UA0R9
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- Story Text: From buildings to accessories, Egyptian architect Bassant Bagdi Abu Zaid designs earrings inspired by the work of renowned British-Iraqi architect, Zaha Hadid.
The 24-year-old said she has been a fan of Hadid's since she was a young girl, and focused her graduation project on her designs
"She was the reason I studied architecture, I love her work, she is my idol," said Abu Zaid.
But while Hadid worked most extensively in architecture, her fan decided to take on a different industry.
"I enjoy combining different types of art, this time I will connect architecture with accessories, and I will use architecture as inspiration for my designs," she said.
The accessories all boast sleek lines and curves, mimicking many of the iconic buildings designed by Hadid.
Abu Zaid takes direct orders online and sells her products to jewellery shops. Her designs cost between 100-150 Egyptian pounds (almost $9) for the acrylic pieces and 250-350 Egyptian pounds ($18) for the copper pieces.
The designer's aim is to expand her line beyond earrings and to continue exploring the connection between fashion and architecture.
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