BBC News - The decline of Egypt's traditional galabeya

Let's hear it for the galabeya, it is sensible clothing for Egypt. Luxor men chose very elegant versions and look really smart. Especially on men of a certain size :)

For the past 30 years Egypt has witnessed the decline of the galabeya.

Peasants in the fields still wear it, but western-leaning businessmen wear suits.

One independent politician, however, is pushing for its return.

Christian Fraser reports from Cairo.

BBC News - The decline of Egypt's traditional galabeya