Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) is holding its first edition of Couture Week titled Bangladesh Couture Week 2021 at Edge Gallery, North Avenue Gulshan from 2 to 4 December, 2021. This event will be entirely dedicated to the silk industry of our nation and will be paying homage to the hardworking artisans of the country and their craftsmanship.

Couture Week which is essentially an event promoting High-End fashion wear will be showcasing 17 top designers of the country. The famed designers taking part in the event will be Chandana Dewan, Sarah Karim, Faiza Ahmed, Maheen Khan, Farah Anjum Bari, Shaibal Saha, Farzana Nova, Tasfia Ahmed, Sadia Rashid Chowdhury, Rifat Rahman, Rupo Shams, Rima Naaz, Afsana Ferdousi, Sharukh Amin, Lipi Khandker, Nawshin Khair and Emdad Hoque.

As a tribute to the silk industry, an exclusive book will be launched and a documentary based on the state of silk production in the country and the current livelihoods of the weavers will be screened at the event.

Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Dipu Moni will be the Chief Guest of the event on its Inauguration Day and accompanying her will be H.E. ITO Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, as special guest of the ceremony and many other eminent dignitaries of the country will also be present at the event. There will be a Flash Fashion Show at the end of Day 1.

On Dec 3 and 4, there will be panel discussions on relevant subject matters followed by a flash fashion show.

And a special Fashion Award Ceremony on Dec 4, to conclude the event.

FDCB, a non-profit organization hopes to steer the silk community of our country and its patrons through the 3-day long fashion exhibition and event. It hopes to promote artisanal work and advocate home grown textiles and designs to the mass audience with their efforts and endeavours.

Programme Schedule —
Day 1
2nd December 2021
Exhibition.
4pm
Opening ceremony
Inauguration by Honourable Minister Dr Dipu Moni. Ambassador Excellency Ito Naoki and other dignitaries.
Book launching.
5pm.
 

Day 2
3rd December 2021
Exhibition
4pm
Panel discussion. Advancement of the fashion design industry.
5pm.
Flash fashion show
Award of excellence for crafts.

Day 3
4th December 2021
Exhibition
4pm.
Most Stylish Personality Award. We are honouring our fashion Trailblazers.
Closing ceremony.