First it was with the recognition of the film, Rehana Maryam Noor, and then U.K.s Integrity Fashion Magazine accelerated the delight by giving out a unique award: “The International Model Award” to two globally recognised models; our very own Azim Uddula, and Joshua Moon from the U.S.A.

For men, accessories and jewellery are often personal and subtle ad-ons. These are items which add to the outfit to make it unique and chic. It can be used to reflect one’s personal aesthetics and personality. Be it for an everyday or formal look, accessories and jewellery for men is a whole other dimension on its own.

With a fresh haircut, completely different from what you are used to, it is expected that the stay-at-home glum will eventually be forced to exit.

An icon and a legend in her own right, Khan redefines summer norms of subdued hues by introducing a dark palette; an unconventional choice, sure, but one that a seasoned designer like Khan expertly masters.

Organic skincare comes from organically produced ingredients i.e. free from preservatives, pesticides, bioengineered genes, and fertilisers. Being completely free of synthetic ingredients, organic products are more or less guaranteed to have no short-term or long-term adverse effects on one’s skin. 

Regardless of the debate surrounding grown men and shorts, there are still a handful of instances when they are acceptable. Casual get-togethers, outdoor recreation, and garden or rooftop parties are perfect excuses to bring your shorts out.

In recent years, this very idea of nerds has lessened as people, both nerds and non-nerds, have begun to highlight and get creative with the elements of nerd fashion and aesthetic.

Piyush Kanti Sarkar’s juxtaposed love for posies of flowers and nature has the traditional Bengali fashion scene abuzz with Raanubala, an online outlet creating just the most mesmerising pieces of saris you have probably ever laid eyes upon.

To those who believe monsoon is for the dull and colourless, let me rectify the statement. It is indeed for the spontaneous and the most fashionable.

The popularity of hoop earrings continued from the ‘60s through the ‘90s, and till today, remains a classic for women of all ages. As one of the oldest fashioned pieces recorded in history, hoop earrings trace back to ancient Egypt all the way to modern times and have become an ultimate statement piece.

Also, just wondering about millions of colours and what to pair with them can give any person a serious headache. And imagine what can happen when someone asks you to pair your polka dots with the stripes.

Any fans of Sex and the City here? Then here are some that will immediately put you on nostalgia train. “They say nothing lasts forever. Dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style!”

For few designers, it is no longer about fashion, runway, or even fame. It’s about creating a legacy, and leaving a better world for the consumers; and while on the journey if there are a few thousand followers on Facebook and Instagram then —why not?

Rabita asked us to join in and view their latest collection.

A favourite of royalty as well as celebrities for decades, who can forget Grace Kelly’s iconic robin’s egg blue dress, or Princess Diana’s fabulously famous one-shouldered electric blue number.

All of us remember how even two years ago, we planned for the perfect Pahela Baishakh. At least two to three pairs of clothing would be spread out on the couch for try-outs, at least a week before the special occasion.

We can wear pop art inspired by the Bengali Film Industry. Nothing can be more fun and more Bangladeshi then having Dipjol, Shabana and Manna in their signature moves as prints.

Sabah Khan, an iconic name in the fashion scenario of Bangladesh, reveals her journey as a fashion enthusiast. Starting off as a leisure pursuit that stemmed from admiring her mother’s proclivity for dressmaking, she attributes her penchant for designing and aesthetics towards her mother.

To narrate untold stories woven painstakingly but silently upon majestic tapestries, Magical Threads Runway 2021, an iconic fashion show,

She wears a cotton sari, and puts joba blooms as earrings. The soft rays of the sun gently cuddling with blooming flowers portray a play of late-spring with early-summer.