Sustainability
Sustainable Fashion, Made in Egypt
Sustainability is embedded in Zakeia's DNA. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world, and around 85% of fabric waste is burnt or sent to landfill. As a slow fashion brand in Egypt, we exist to challenge that, turning what would be discarded into limited-edition pieces designed to last a lifetime.
Upcycled deadstock and haute couture fabric
We rescue leftover Parisian haute couture and deadstock fabric and give it a new life. Every garment is cut from material that already exists, so no two pieces are exactly alike. Even our accessories, from buttons and hems to satin trims, are vintage or upcycled. We work almost entirely with natural, luxurious fabrics such as silk, linen and cotton.
Made to order, with zero waste
To avoid stock waste, every Zakeia item is made to order. We do not cut the fabric until your order is placed, which means less waste and the ability to tailor each piece to your measurements and wishes.
Sustainable packaging
Our values continue all the way to your door. Every Zakeia order arrives in a beautiful, reusable lace bag rather than disposable packaging.
Why sustainable fashion matters in Egypt
Egypt's garment industry produces hundreds of thousands of tonnes of textile waste every year. By choosing upcycled, made-to-order slow fashion, you help reduce that waste while supporting local craftsmanship in Cairo. Sustainable fashion in Egypt is not a passing trend for us, it is the entire reason Zakeia exists.