Afsana Ferdousi in Aspara Fashion Week

The global fashion arena is brimming with vivacity as the eighth season of Aspara Fashion Week, a project that was initiated in early 2017 by one of the world’s most renowned designers, Aidarkhan Kaliyev was held during 7-10 October, 2021. Given the current circumstance, this was the first virtual rendition of the international fashion show.
1 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Fashionable blouse to pair with saris

A sari is the quintessential fashion statement for any Bengali woman. It’s an emotion so raw and powerful that it is often handed down from one generation to another with love, respect and pride, and the hope that the newer members of the family will see the sari gracefully through her time.
30 October 2021, 12:39 PM

Royal in HOA

Rickshaw, a convenience vehicle for mass, also has a cultural tie with desi weddings.
25 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Designer Sonia Musa makes her debut in Dhaka

The new Sonia Musa Store in Banani DOHS is an addition to the glamour of the boulevard that boasts having it all. The boutique designed to create a space of warmth and comfort for the client who wishes to unwind in a lounge and high-end hospitality.
21 October 2021, 11:39 AM

5 things to keep in mind when you go buying the perfect running shoes

The right running shoes can radically change a runner’s experience. Investing in quality running shoes can help prevent foot and ankle damage, supply optimum balance and flexibility,
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Golden girls of the silver screen

When Honey Ryder rises from the waters in a daring costume with conch shells in her hands and a dagger by her side, the world took notice.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

OddPerson — An online fashion label

Utilising the fast-growing e-commerce sector, OddPerson is the first British born Bangladeshi clothing brand to focus entirely on the online platform. This enables them to keep prices very competitive compared to other Bangladeshi brands while exceeding in terms of quality of fabric, manufacture and design.
13 October 2021, 10:01 AM

Kay Kraft’s Sharodiyo Collection

Mandala art holds a special place in Hinduism, as the geometric designs feature imageries of the faith. This Puja season, Kay Kraft takes cue from mandala art to create their Sharodiyo Durga Puja Collection.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

A candid conversation with Mehruz Munir

Zurhem is Mehruz and vice versa; if you have had the chance to visit the atelier earlier, you have already had a first glimpse into the glitzy lifestyle of the genius designer.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Breaking down stereotypes about the male modelling industry

Like every other profession in the world, being successful is the most sought-after goal in the modelling industry. But the catch lies elsewhere — who is to decide what success actually means?
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

House of Ahmed’s Ode to Mirpur Katan

Step aside, Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi Mukherjee while we up the ante by re-claiming our heritage and championing the best of Bengal. Hailing from Bangladesh,
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Deshi Bhalobashi – wearing local with pride

Bangladesh, a country rich with heritage, brimming with art, and diverse in terms of culture, has traditional paraphernalia originating from every region. Deshi Bhalobashi is a platform that showcases these masterpieces that our artists have been creating since time immemorial, as a manner of passing down our heritage.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Tenzing Chakma’s Sozpodor

Curated under his own label, Sozpodor, Tenzing’s line strives to remind us what power Bengal’s indigenous clothing is poised to carry and what statements of sartorial grace they can convey.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Jewellery for the gem that you are!

It’s a fact universally acknowledged that we love jewellery. Since time immemorial, women, as well as men, have adored it, and adorned their persons with it.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Mastering the Jamdani trade with Zaaya

Zaaya became quite popular after people watched REKKA starring the gorgeous actress Azmeri Haque Badhan. Her saris became a cult favourite after the airing of the web-series, early this year.
22 September 2021, 09:59 AM

Autumn in Dhaka

The days have turned hot and sultry; the nights and the mornings have cooled down. This year, autumn comes soaked in the dew of renewed optimism, albeit not without its dash of melancholia.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Dress in colours this Durga Puja!

BISHWORANG’s 2021 Durga Puja Collection is a combination of grace and elegance, radiance and colour, power and comfort. Not only does this collection present itself as the embodiment of Durga Puja, but also as beautifully crafted, creatively evoked and elegantly designed clothing which is captivating and fit for festivities.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Wardrobe essentials to keep at all times

The pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 brought forth the minimalist in all of us. Not only have we become more conscious of our spending, we have also begun prioritising the existing contents of our closets.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Back to the ‘90s Fashion

Flared and wide-legged jeans were everyone’s go-to denim option before skinny jeans became a thing. They are very comfortable to wear in almost all weather and can be paired with a variety of tops. These jeans are a good option for both official and casual looks. They seem to go well with almost every body type.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Red carpet looks from the 73rd Emmy Awards

As gradually things start getting back to normal, the 73rd Emmy Awards was held in-person at Los Angeles after last year’s virtual rendition. Just as seeing our favourite stars walk the red carpet was refreshing, so were there dapper looks.
20 September 2021, 13:39 PM