Bangladesh's
apparel industry has experienced a massive boom over the last 12 years, with
revenues of more than US$40 billion compared to revenues of US$14 billion in
2011. This tremendous recovery has propelled the country to become the second-largest apparel manufacturer in the world, next to China. Of course, several
brands have emerged in this industry, all vying for a "piece of the
pie" and providing clothing to many Bangladeshis and meeting the demand of
foreign buyers for Bangladeshi clothing. In this post, we take a look at the
top clothing brands in Bangladesh.
So whether you are looking for
high-end or luxury clothing, evening wear or casual wear, this list will
provide you with a list of the fashion brands you need.
Aarong
Aarong is the most popular Bangladeshi clothing brand. You can
find at least 1 aarong shopping bag in every Bangladeshi family. It was started
in the year 1978. Ayesha Abed and Martha Chan are the founder of aarong. Aarong
is run by a non-profit organization BRAC. It employs thousands of local workers
and artisans who are making clothes as per its requirements.
Some of its menswear designs
include lungi, short kurta, scarves and uttorio as well as fatua. They also
offer formal t-shirts and shirts, stole scarves, punjabi pajamas and pure
leather bags, belts and shoes.
Women's clothing includes
wedding dresses, shawls, shalwar kameez, sarees, shawls and dupatta. Others
include kurti sleepwear, skirts, pants, taaga, blouses and leather bags, shoes
and bags.
Aarong is operating 26 stores across Bangladesh. It also operates business in the UK, USA, UAE, Singapore, Germany, and Australia. It also offers online buying facilities.
Yellow
Yellow started its journey in the year 2004. It is the child of
Beximco Group, a leading business hub in Bangladesh. Beximco group started
apparel manufacturing and export in 1980s and they are a leading textile and
apparel manufacturer in Bangladesh. In 2004 it started retail clothing business
with the name of Yellow. Currently it operates 19 stores across Bangladesh and
Pakistan. It has online buying facilities.
Yellow has wide range of product line for both male, female, kids, and teens. Yellow's fashionable clothing styles include casual shirts, punjabi, coats, polo shirts, palazzo, kameez, fatwa, t-shirts and pajamas.
Le Reve
Le Reve is a child of Reve Tex Ltd. It started retail business in
the year 2009 and currently they are operating 19 stores and an online store
across Bangladesh.
Embodying grace and effortless
style, Le Reve offers quality fashion for men, women and children. Le Reve presents a complete
wardrobe with ethnic, casual and avant-garde clothing and exclusively designed accessories
inspired by the latest fashion trends from around the world. world in an
exciting combination of silhouettes, colors and styles.
At Le Reve, customers can conveniently browse and shop in all stores in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The use of space has been carefully considered to create a truly international retail environment. Its constant aim is to offer consumers a pleasant shopping experience through a world-class environment, customer service and clearly differentiated merchandising concepts.
Sailor
Sailor is a preeminent
lifestyle brand in fashion retail of Bangladesh with the purpose of navigating
through life operate and managed by Epyllion Group. It started its journey in
the year 2015. As a fashion brand, Sailor is known for its unique style and
variety of collections. It makes outfits and fashion accessories for all ages.
Ranges that they believe stand out for their unique fashion sense and style
statement.
Sailor celebrates all festivals
and seasons with an exceptional collection of in-house designed products and
employs one of the largest design teams to deliver fabulous new fashions each
season.
Currently it has 18 stores across the country and also operating online store.
Fustan
Fustan is a very promising clothing brand in Bangladesh. It
started its journey in 2022 with one showroom and online store. It has its own
design studio and production facility. It is working to create a style that
will have remarkable consistency for a premium lifestyle.
Fustan is offering premium quality, stylish and fashionable
men’s wear, ladies wear and kids wear. Specially it’s premium quality Men’sPanjabi Collection, Men’s Waistcoat, Men’s Shirt became popular among the
people of Bangladesh.
Fustan is very committed about its products and services.
That’s why they are using the best raw material. It’s in house design studio
and production facility ensures the quality of the product.
Fit Elegance
It started its journey in the year 2001. It is the child of
East-West Industrial Park. Fit Elegance initially started with suits, blazers,
and trousers for the elite people of Bangladesh. Gradually it makes wide range
of fashion items for male and female. The strong team
behind the industry alongside a dedicated team to find the best fit and ranges
for local taste with international standards is what Fit Elegance experience is
all about.
Currently it is operating 12 outlets and online store across the country. Its quality of products, price, services are very highly sophisticated.
Cat’s Eye
Cat’s Eye is a leading clothing brand in Bangladesh. It was
established in 1980 by Sayid Siddique Rumi and Ashrafun Siddique Dora. It is
the child of merger of 2 Bangladeshi fashion brands; Monsoon Rain and
Unlimited.
Cat’s Eye offers a wide range of clothing and accessories such as formal and casual shirts, limited
editions, blue collection, white collection, polo shirt, t-shirts, and round
neck shirts. Men can also find quality denim and leather jackets, hoodies,
sweaters, long-sleeve polo shirts, blazers, suits, and sherwani. cufflinks,
ties, lapel pins, belts, wallets, scarves, bags, and stylish sunshades. Some of
their women’s offerings include satin tops, kurta, female blouses, and shirts.
They also offer women trousers and fashion accessories like finger rings,
sunglasses, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
Currently Cat’s Eye is operating 24 stores across Bangladesh. It also offers online buying facilities.
Kay Kraft
Kay Kraft started its journey in the year 1993. It was started
with authenic Bangladeshi dresses such as Panjabi, Kurta, Salwar-Kamiz, Sharee,
etc. It wins people’s heart with its unique design. Price is also competitive
compared to other brands.
Currently Key Karft is running 16 stores and online shop across
the country. It is offering a wide range of products includes coaties, panjabis, tops, casual shirts,
pajamas, jeans, polos, Lungi, saree, salwar kameez sets, and kurtis among
others for male, female and kids. They also provide clothing made by hand
weaving artisans.
Grameen
Uniqlo
Grameen Uniqlo is a social business initiative by Fast Retailing
Co. Ltd, started its journey in the year 2011. Social business means, it reinvests
its profit for solving social problems. That’s why we can say it is a unique
business model.
It designs and produces unique
fashion ensembles for Bangladeshi male, female and kids. The brand has a strong
focus on active lifestyle clothing.
Grameen Uniqlo offers polo shirts, graphic t-shirts, linen
shirts, printed shirts, panjabi, jeans, chinos, pajama, tank tops, and
underwear. For the women, the house offers kameez outfits, crew neck tops,
palazzos, leggings, chinos pants, and tunics.
Currently Grameen Uniqlo is operating 17 stores and online shop across the country and trying to steps it’s footprint all over Bangladesh.
Anjan’s
Anjan’s is one of the oldest fashion houses in Bangladesh. It
was established in the year 1994. Shaheen Ahmed is the founder of Anjan’s. It
is famous for producing stylish traditional Bangladeshi cloth for male, female,
and kids. its clothing line includes
saris, salwar kameezes, kurtis, panjabis, fotuas, shirts, western apparels and
children's items and home textiles.
It
is operating 21 outlets and online store across the country.
