THE VISION

We are collaborating with fashion designers from the UK, Bangladesh and India to create a platform
for the material that is produced by the community in Dhaka. We also want to raise awareness of the
versatility of the community that produces the Benarasi saree and the Mirpur silk sarees.

A need for sustainability, longevity, change and education are the foundations behind Paraa and its first project.
Paraa hopes to create a lasting legacy for the silk-weavers and the creative industries of both the UK
and Bangladesh throughfashion design by collaborating with a host of organisations.

The show is part of a 3-part project that will focus on the designers and their design process,looking at the process of the production of the material in Bangladesh. Coupled with seminars, presentations and workshops throughout the project.

1: LONDON – November 2011
2: DHAKA – April/may 2012
3: LONDON- September 2012

 

THE VENUE & SHOW

The show will comprise a high quality fashion catwalk, short video presentations and photography. The show will be hosted by a special guest and there will be an intimate after party giving guests the opportunity to dine and network.

The venue is the historical Christchurch in the heart of Spitalfields, London designed by the architect Nicholas Hawks-Moor in the 18th Century. The site has deep history with silk weavers from France who also migrated in the 18th Century.

 

Transport Access: Liverpool Street, Aldgate East, Aldgate.

Address: Christ Church, Commercial Street, London E1 6LY

Time: 7pm – Late