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Fashion across continents: Fusing traditions of Bangladesh and Senegal
Faiza Ahmed of Manas and Senegalese designer Hadja Sata Seck unite for a unique fashion collaboration. The project features lungi sarees and motifs resonating with both cultures, including ‘car rapide’ minibuses and hilsa fish.
Fashion designer Tasmim Zobaear making waves
With a stylistic persona and a fresh new take on things, Tasmim Zobaear is an up-and-coming designer who is taking the fashion industry by storm. From his bold use of colours and majestic silhouettes, Tasmim’s creations are not only visually appealing but also a modern take on what fashion can be.
“Blood Sweat and Tears”: Sami Alam's ode to fashion’s unsung heroes
Sami Alam, an aspiring fashion designer, decided to use his penchant for fashion to tell the story of these workers and highlight their unacknowledged labour. He designed the thought-provoking collection “Blood, Sweat and Tears” for his Master's graduation at International Fashion Academy (IFA) in Paris, France.
"Tale of Blue River”: A love letter to Bangladesh’s rivers
Afsana Ferdousi, the Bangladeshi fashion designer renowned for incorporating sustainability while fusing modernity and tradition in her designs, has come forward with her new collection. Titled “Tale of Blue River,” it is an ode to the riverine majesty of Bangladesh and a wake-up call for our society to work towards preserving and protecting these vital natural resources.
A story of creativity, passion, and success : Salma Khan's story
Salma Khan is a name that is inseparable from luxury and style in the realm of furniture and design. This is her story:
Paco Rabanne, celebrated designer passed away at 88
The global fashion industry was shocked to learn of Paco Rabanne’s passing on Friday, 3 February, in Portsall, France.
The Bengali rickshaw bride: Fashion designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny shattering bridal stereotypes
Being a part of the fashion industry and being deeply rooted in her rich Bengali culture and heritage, Arny has always been passionate about loudly displaying things that narrate her culture. You may recall the time when Shirin Akter Shila walked the ramp in Miss Universe 2019 stunning the audience sporting a red jamdani, green rickshaw hood, and Bengali alphabets for jewellery — a costume that was designed by Arny.
Safiya Sathi’s Wedding Collection 2022
Safiya Sathi chose to follow what was traditionally accepted back then. As she started her undergrad in Resource Management and Entrepreneurship, she soon realised she was going further away from her actual dream. So, she opted to follow her passion parallelly. She started her journey as a designer through an online page in 2013, and the rest is now history.
‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ by FDCB: An entrancing fashion show promoting slow fashion
Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB), a platform of designers who promote slow fashion that is both sustainable and friendly to our environment, presented a charming fashion show, ‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ at the American Club in Gulshan recently, showcasing 14 Bangladeshi designers who are creating designs with exciting fields of inspiration for every style which can be nurtured to brand Bangladeshi culture globally.
Does Dhaka need more fashion shows?
Fashion shows have always been a great platform for fashion designers to promote their couture houses. We often see glamorous international fashion shows on television or social media, but how often do our local fashion designers get the right podium? From an economic perspective if designers in Dhaka city offer more fashion shows it will generate a huge amount of revenue for our fashion industry. Fashion shows create numerous opportunities for brands, designers, models, photographers, editors, influencers, and celebrities.
House of Ahmed Lounge: Co-designing space launched in Banani
House of Ahmed, founded by the husband-and-wife duo of Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma, is a premium, sustainable clothing designer brand that promotes works of local artisans. They have launched their co-design studio, House of Ahmed Lounge, where consumers can co-create their outfits and be a part of the design journey.