Textile

When handloom fabrics meets androgynous styling

In our collective consciousness, handloom fabrics have been associated with our strong identity since time immemorial.  They powerfully represented our cultural heritage and traditions through local weaves. To that...

Beyond the festival stage: Identity in modern Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to numerous communities, each with its own history, customs and ways of understanding the world....

Syed Saymun Haque Nayim on reimagining denim fabric

Denim is usually associated with structure and durability, and familiar garments such as jeans, jackets, and shirts. A...

The hidden language we speak through jewellery

Long before jewellery became a fashion statement, it was a way of saying something without uttering a word....

What drove US’ Capri Holdings’ Q1 FY27 revenue decline?

American luxury fashion group Capri Holdings has reported a softer first-quarter (Q1) fiscal 2027 (FY27) performance, as subdued consumer...
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India’s textile & apparel export down 3.4% to $2.88 bn in April 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined 3.42 per cent in the first month of fiscal 2026-27 (April-March). Apparel exports fell by 11.66 per cent,...

Tarkhan: A symbolic and revolutionary start to Fashion

The Apparel Digest Report The Tarkhan Dress, dating to around 3000 BCE, is the oldest known woven garment ever found. It shows that early Egyptians...

Bangladesh at Colombo Fashion Week

The ‘Colombo Fashion Week Summer 2026’ was held in Sri Lanka from 1 to 4 April. More than 30 designers showcased their collections over...

How India Supports Its Textile Industry Compared to Bangladesh

The Apparel Digest Report India’s government is boosting its textile and apparel industry through investment incentives, PLI schemes, and export rebates, aiming to expand domestic...

Eid Economics: Relevance to our Most Awaited season of the Year

Rafiad Ruhi Eid in Bangladesh is a major fashion season, with families buying new clothes that reflect cultural identity and festive celebration. Social media influencers...

How SHAPE is redefining lingerie for women in Bangladesh

A bra is rarely discussed as a serious design problem. It is usually treated as a private purchase, an afterthought hidden beneath clothing. Yet,...
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