Orange Square

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Hassan Sadeq St., Behind Baron Palace, next to Azza Fahmy and Makani
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt.

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Men's Wear

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0227355139

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Orange Square: Menswear for All Occasions in Heliopolis

Published On: 27/06/2012

With the wedding season upon us, many men are dusting off their suits or cruising the malls for the seasons’ latest nuptials. As Orange Square opens its doors, Heliopolis residents can now have an alternative to navigating large malls for wedding attire.

Their outlet behind the Baron Hotel in Heliopolis sports a large window display and a well-organized interior. The collection includes everything and anything a man could need for formal – and often less formal – occasions.

Their new collection includes summer suits, available in a variety of colours and fabrics. These range between 1450LE and 1790LE, depending on the material and colours include white, beige, shades of blue and grey. Unlike their formal suits, the summer wear is sold by piece, with casual trousers and jackets sold separately. Summer jackets cost 1370 LE and trousers cost 390LE.

For the more traditional attire, a pair of formal trousers will cost you somewhere between 550LE and 600LE and come in black, grey, blue, and pinstripes, while a full suit will cost you somewhere between 1200LE to 7000LE+, depending on the fabric.

Their selection of ties is all locally made, and range between 280LE to 450LE, with a funky collection of hand-woven ties for the more adventurous. Although they sport a large collection of cuff links, they are not as diverse and they range between 250LE and 390LE. Formal belts are between 250LE and 390LE and come in black and brown. All accessories are imported from Italy and brand names are nowhere to be seen here, so if you’re looking for something flashy, you’ll have to shop elsewhere.

For those who have to come under the spotlight, Orange Square sports a large collection of tuxedos. Tuxedos start at 3850LE and go all the way up to 6000LE. Bow ties cost 450LE while suspenders come at 550LE. Other accessories include satin tuxedo belts (450LE), brooches (550LE) and artificial flowers brooches (175LE).

Orange Square also tailor-makes everything from suits, tuxedos, shirts and trousers. Fabrics are a combination of wool and cotton, while many have polyester and Lycra for comfort; they are all imported and are either Pakistani, Italian or Indian. We were happy to hear that all their shirts are made using Egyptian cotton.

Tailoring doesn’t end at suits, though; the selection of fabrics includes customizing suit linings in a variety of colours, from the conservative greys and blues to louder fuchsias and bright greens for the more flamboyant.

A spacious and well-lit dressing area also serves as a fitting room for those tailor-making items.

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Tata Tio: Cheap, Trendy Shoe Chain in Cairo

100, El Marghany Street, Heliopolis

The seductive allure of shoes to women will always remain a mystery. Nothing pleases a woman like a new pair of shoes; especially if it’s a very reasonably priced pair. With shop branches all around Cairo, Tata Tio offers women the chance to buy new shoes every few months without breaking their banks. Since launching in Cairo in 2007, Tata Tio is a tough competitor in the field of producing cheap and trendy shoes; a market that has been monopolised by Club Aldo for some time now. Tata Tio is a shop that combines style with practicality. Sandals, ballerina flats, imitation Ugg boots, ankle boots and knee boots; you can find pretty much every shoe type that you want at Tata Tio for reasonable prices. A pair of ballerina flats can cost between 60LE to 100LE, and prices drop considerably during the shop’s seasonal sales. Bear in mind that if you’re paying such a low price, you’re probably sacrificing quality and durability of the materials in return: Tata Tio’s shoes may only last a few months of wear and tear on the rough streets of Cairo. Nonetheless, the shop’s shoes are cute, practical and colourful. What makes it even more fun to shop at Tata Tio is that you know you can always come back for another pair soon without losing your entire salary. Apart from their shoe collection, Tata Tio also sells functional and attractive bags, which tend to endure rough handling better than their shoes. A bag at Tata Tio doesn't exceed 200LE and a clutch might even start at 60LE. While it does follow the latest seasonal trends, Tata Tio has a relatively limited collection and they are not usually in stock with every shoe type and size that you may need. Nonetheless, Tata Tio shoes are a common sight on the streets of Cairo, even if you’ll never admit to shopping there.

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U Turn: Thrifty Men's Clothing in Heliopolis

8, Obour Bldgs., Heliopolis

With other branches located in Mohandiseen, Nasr City and Mall of Arabia in 6th of October City, the Heliopolis branch of U Turn is on the Orouba Road, positioned in between competitors, OR and Daniel Hechter. Strictly men’s clothing, the lower level of the shop focuses on casual attire, while the upper level carries formal wear including suits.

There is something unique about U Turn, despite the fact that they merely provide copies of world class cuts, albeit very good copies. With several branches around the city, the shop has made a name for itself, almost as good as a name as they would earn by creating something original. But the truth is, U Turn import all their clothes from Turkey and that gives them the advantage of selling the same merchandise at a cheaper price than its local counterparts.

The jeans cost around 350LE and come in different shades of blue and navy blue made with tough denim and a range of cuts. A selection of t-shirts and shirts are available between 100LE-200LE, while some Turkish brands can reach up to 250LE - these are most suitable if you’re looking for an original piece of clothing to wear. Make sure to check out the row of chequered shirts to your left as you enter the shop. There are also leather jackets and coats starting at the great price of 450LE, reaching no more than 600LE.

Moving onto the top level, we were pleasantly surprised with the variety of suits in style, colour and models. The prices range between 900LE-1900LE and are Italian cut, though Turkish made. You’ll be able to find whatever you’re looking such as slim fits for very reasonable prices. For a total of 1300LE you can buy yourself a whole new outfit including the suit, shirt, shoes and even socks – leaving you feeling like the chicest man in town.

There is also a selection of blazers sold separately and would work for both casual and more formal occasions. They come in a bunch of colours such as blue and khaki, priced between 400LE-600LE.

The shoe collection wasn’t particularly enticing, carrying mostly casual options though the variety as a whole wasn’t very big. The general price tag for a pair is 300LE.

The atmosphere in U Turn is a pleasant one, with staff who are efficient and helpful without crossing the line into being overbearing. It pays to ask; they are happy to help and make suggestions. With every corner offering something different, we suggest you check it out as soon as possible.

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