Dhaka’s saree styles return with a twist – jackets, shirts and cardigans galore
Winter in Dhaka brings stylish celebrations, with saree styling embracing timeless elegance. Faux furs, velvet jackets, and cardigan-blouse pairings revive vintage charm. From regal embroidery to soft cashmere shawls, winter wear radiates glamour and sophistication.
3d ago
Traditional weddings are so last decade – Meet the new-age brides
Once bound by tradition, Bangladeshi brides now boldly celebrate their individuality, often defying outdated norms. Modern brides prioritize personal expression, with supportive families valuing their choices. This societal shift empowers women, honouring independence over convention in marriage.
1w ago
Forget pearls! Seashells are the affordable trend your jewellery box needs
Nature's beauty shines through seashells, treasured for their intricate designs and eco-importance. Coastal crafts, home decor, and fashion in Bangladesh embrace shells, offering boho-chic blouses, jewellery, and sarees for unique, affordable styles perfect for weddings and celebrations.
2w ago
The checkered comeback: Gamchas go high fashion
In the sartorial world, checks have a special significance. They are forever in fashion, always loved and appreciated. From children’s school uniforms to high fashion runways checks are everywhere and how!
1m ago
Why every Bengali woman’s secret weapon is a cotton saree
Bengali women cherish cotton sarees for their comfort, elegance, and cultural significance. These breathable, organic sarees are ideal for daily wear and formal occasions. Supporting local artisans, they embody tradition and modernity, making them a national treasure.
1m ago
Why rings are the unsung heroes of your jewellery box
Rings are definitely top of that list of jewellery. Although seemingly small in size, rings do pack a punch! From dainty, barely-there ones to oversized, chunky ones and everything else in between, rings are incredibly fun and add just the right amount of pizzazz to one’s look.
2m ago
Seeing red: The colour that never goes out of style
Red symbolises love, passion, and energy. Revered in various cultures, it signifies hope, good luck, and strength. Iconic in fashion, red dresses, sarees, and lipstick captivate and inspire, making a timeless statement.
2m ago
Looting in luxury: The hypocrisy of our educated elite
The fall of this regime has exposed an entirely different side of our society and collective consciousness that was better left hidden.
3m ago
December 31, 2023
Checkmate: The revival of checks in fashion
They have been around for the longest time but checks were never this exciting! Once relegated to office shirts and school uniforms before they were reimagined and reinvented in the best way possible, nowadays checks are anything but boring and plain.
October 16, 2023
Vibrant colours of Puja celebrations
What truly sets this season apart are the beautiful hues that imbue our lives with happiness and joy. To begin with, there’s the eternal white, pristine and pure, in a league of its own. This hue, or lack thereof, symbolises all that’s good and sacred.
September 19, 2023
Chic scarf hacks for effortless elegance
With a spring in your step, you go to work, as the scarf has given your mood a much-needed boost of confidence and happiness; everyone compliments how fresh and sophisticated you look!
September 4, 2023
All the allure of body jewellery
Jewellery for the body is perhaps our most ostentatious, obvious way of showing our love and gratitude towards our bodies! A slinky chain around the waist, an armlet on the upper arm aren’t modern style statements, but have been worn by men and women since ancient times.
September 4, 2023
The little black dress and its hypnotic black magic
The fact that there is no limit to the ways a black dress can be styled is a fact universally acknowledged.
July 31, 2023
Barbiecore for Bengali beauties
Wherever your eyes rest these days, chances are there’s a profusion of all things Barbie — pink, pink and some more glitter! Barbiecore, an aesthetic where one embraces pink in all its glory, especially the shades largely associated with the most famous doll ever created, Barbie. Don’t mistakenly consider this as your daughter’s obsession with Barbie accoutrements.
May 29, 2023
Summer and sundresses!
The inglorious Bangladeshi summer is here with a drumroll, or rather, heatwaves! Call it what you will, but summers do allow us a lot of liberty in terms of fashion. One can experiment with sleeves, cuts, colours and most importantly, silhouettes. Sundresses are an eternal favourite for summer. Easy, breezy and beautiful — what’s not to like? In fact, a survey had proven that women wearing sundresses exude more confidence and appear chic and pulled together.
May 29, 2023
Vintage hairstyles making a comeback!
While ombre hair and hefty extensions are the order of the day, there used to be a time when hairstyles were considered artistic. In the ‘20s and ‘30s stylish flapper girls and fashionistas favoured bold but sculpted styles. It was the age of great change, women could vote and were slowly gaining independence, so they did not shy away from embracing new styles.
May 22, 2023
Talking hairstyles: Crazy about curls!
Curls have long been touted as a statement of sorts. When a woman refuses to fall into pre-existing tropes of Western beauty standards and flaunts her curls in their natural glory, she may come across as somewhat rebellious; someone who does not and will not squeeze herself thin into society’s narrow definitions of beauty. Her curls, strong and gravity-defying, is a reflection of her own self that refuses to be contained into rigid notions of femininity.
May 21, 2023
Styling ideas: Let’s play with polka dots!
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of polka dots? Minnie mouse? Or the cute frocks you wore as a little girl? Those are not wrongful associations but polka dots are trendy now and cooler than ever before. Leaving their childish past behind, polka dots are having a stylish time they so rightly deserve. Stalwart designers are embracing this print and making it their own, putting their unique spin and creating incredible designs.
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