The second season of Arka Fashion Week (AFW), which took place from 13th-16th June 2024, at the Aloki Convention Centre at 211 Tejgaon Link Road, was transformed into a bustling hub.
Extending the success of its first edition, AFW 2024 drew a sizable crowd, particularly from the city’s youth, demonstrating its increasing prominence and impact in the regional fashion scene.
An enthusiastic audience assembled to see a unique exhibition, the Jewel A Rob-curated Tangail tant exhibition, before the event got underway. This exhibition, which included pieces by eight artists, elevated traditional Bangladeshi weaving art.
This year, AFW enriched its offerings with a series of seminars focusing on pertinent industry topics. A standout session was on Tangail tant, featuring SK Saifur Rahman of Haal Fashion, Prothom Alo, as the keynote speaker. These seminars served as crucial platforms for dialogue and learning, bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary practices.
Local musicians like Karnival and Indalo performed in between the fashion exhibits, giving the story of the fashion a musical element and elevating the event’s overall atmosphere.