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Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh is holding the first edition of the Bangladesh Couture Week 2021, which was inaugurated Thursday in Dhaka.
Entirely dedicated to the revered Bangladeshi silk industry, the fashion festival is paying homage to the hardworking artisans of the country and their craftsmanship, the organisers said at the inauguration ceremony at the Edge Gallery in Gulshan.
The grand inaugural ceremony of FDCB’s maiden Couture Week was joined by Education Minister Dipu Moni as the chief guest, who lauded this exclusive event for preserving and presenting the tradition of Bangladesh.
“The government is playing its part to preserve all of our traditional crafts, and I really appreciate FDCB’s praiseworthy attempt on that approach as an inclusive and inspiring entity,” Dipu Moni said.
Fashion designer and FDCB Founder President Maheen Khan emphasised the importance of upholding the pride of Bangladeshi clothes through events like this.
“This is the first time we are arranging Couture Week, which represents an excellent variant of custom-made, hand-spun silk made by highly skilled weavers from our Chapainawabganj.”
Hosted by FDCB Vice-President Emdad Hoque, the inaugural ceremony was also joined by the Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh ITO Naoki as the special guest of the ceremony, among many other eminent dignitaries, including actress Shampa Reza and more.
As a tribute to the silk industry, an exclusive book was launched at the event and a documentary based on the state of silk production in the country and the current livelihoods of the weavers was also screened, followed by an exclusive flash fashion show.
Bangladesh Couture Week is essentially promoting high-end fashion wear, showcasing 17 top designers of the country.
On December 3 and 4, there will be panel discussions on relevant subject matters followed by a flash fashion show each day. A special Fashion Award Ceremony on December 4 will be held, marking the conclusion of the event.
FDCB, a non-profit organisation, hopes to steer the Bangladeshi silk community and its patrons through this three-day long fashion exhibition and event, further hoping to promote artisanal work and advocate home-grown textiles and designs to the mass audience with their efforts and endeavours.
