From 'Made in Bangladesh' to 'Designed in Bangladesh': Asad Sattar's vision through Arka Fashion Week

“Our mission is to democratise fashion and provide a platform where Bangladeshi young designers, brands and entrepreneurs can grow and thrive.” Arka Fashion Week, founded by Asad Sattar, is supported by a dynamic team including Azra Mahmood, Tahseen N Chowdhury, Aumiya Khundker, Afshan Sattar, Shifa Mamun, Nawshin Khair, SK Saifur Rahman, Mehruz Munir and Zarin […]

Mugler's runway at Paris Fashion Week

Knowing Mugler's penchant for bold experimentation with solid colors, especially black, we chose a dress that reflected this aesthetic. I wore a newly designed saree by House of Ahmed, with zardozi embroidered sleeves and a leather blouse with intricate beads. Meanwhile, Shanta Lifestyle CEO Sajid wore a sleek black silk and velvet tuxedo designed by […]

A mix of tweed and Y2K at London Fashion Week amid economic recession

However, the BFC’s NEWGEN sponsorship programme, which supports young designers, has confirmed London’s status as a talent incubator. And while it’s less prestigious than Paris or Milan, London Fashion Week is celebrated for being freer, more radical and less formulaic. This anniversary edition aims to highlight greater diversity and inclusivity in the designers’ collections regardless […]

Tommy Hilfiger pays homage to New York at the start of the city’s Fashion Week

A convention-busting short silent film was screened before the show called “Safe From Harm”, which was full of tension, with close-ups of characters with rough, tattooed bodies protecting each other. Were. The cast also included Italian singer Mahmoud and model and transgender rights activist Kai-Isaiah Jamal. Showgoers were drawn to the costumes, which borrowed from […]