Bibi Russell

Bibi Russell is an icon in the world of fashion, known for her designs that celebrate the best of her country, Bangladesh, and also her work towards the development and the betterment of the country. Beginning her fashion journey in the 70s in the United Kingdom, first as a model and then a designer, Bibi always had a love and passion Bangladesh, and when she returned she applied her knowledge and talents to contribute to development of the country. As a result she has become an example and inspiration in development vision and strategy, not only for this country but for the entire South Asia, to those who are seeking paths of national development holding the hands of the modern world but rooted firmly in the respective indigenous traditions and cultures. She launched her “Fashion for Development”, expressing her powerful vision of culture in 1996, and ever since then she has pursued her mission to support local cultural industries to create sustainable livelihoods. Recognised for her efforts all over the world, with numerous accolades to her name, Bibi continues to be a pioneer and an inspiration to others in the industry.