Aya & Mounaz Abdelraouf
40 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands 2021

Rank: 12

Aya & Mounaz Abdel Raouf

Brand: Okhtein

Category: Accessories

Establishment: 2014

Nationality: Egyptians

Headquarters: Egypt

Sisters Aya and Mounaz Abdel Raouf established Okhtein in 2014 and opened their first store in 2017, specializing in luxury fashion accessories. Okhtein’s celebrity fans include Beyoncé, Kourtney Kardashian, Cardi B., Kris Jenner, and Gigi Hadid. The sisters aim to support slow fashion in the Middle East to encourage sustainable living. Okhtein launched eyewear in 2020, with eyeglasses made in Italy.