Refaat Abdel Hakim

🎬 Refaat Abdel Hakim

Egyptian Cinema and Theatre Costume Designer

🇪🇬 Nationality:

Egypt

🧵 Profession:

Costume designer for films, TV series, and stage plays

🕰️ Years Active:

Since the 1990s to present

🌟 Notable Works:

🎥 The Yacoubian Building (2006)

📌 Designed costumes that reflect social and class disparities in Cairo.

🎥 The Blue Elephant (2014 & 2019)

🌀 Costumes support the complex psychological atmosphere of the characters.

🎥 Ibrahim Labyad (2009)

🗡️ Created bold and authentic costumes reflecting the world of gangs and slums.

🎥 Diamond Dust (2018)

⏳ Historically accurate wardrobe supporting character development and setting.

📺 TV Series such as:

Al-Gama'a (The Brotherhood) 🕌

Kafr Delhab 👻

Niran Sadiqa (Friendly Fire) 🔥

Al-Sabaa Wasaya (The Seven Commandments) 🐍

🎨 Artistic Style:

✅ Blends realism with symbolism

🎨 Selects fabrics and colors with cinematic precision

📚 Pays close attention to historical and period details

🧠 Uses costume design to reflect psychological states

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

🥇 Winner of several local and international festival awards

🎖️ Recognized as a leading figure in costume design for historical and psychological works

🌍 Collaborated with prominent directors, including Marwan Hamed