Fashion
Unveiling the goddess within
Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.
Sharat’s graceful homage
Fall brings a whole new meaning to Bengali fashion. In this day and age, we love taking cues from global trends and fusing them with our versatile styles the rest of the year, but come this season we still lean towards more traditional forms and hues.
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.
Why settle for beige? Embrace the colours in your wardrobe and makeup
Bright colours dominate beauty trends, with bold hues on lips, cheeks, and eyes. Designers’ Spring and Fall collections feature vibrant shades like wild strawberry and jungle green. Graphic cat eyes and colourful blushes enhance playful, youthful looks.
Style hacks for men: YouTube channels that make dressing well look easy
Who doesn’t aspire to look and feel fabulous? Be it a date, a hangout with friends, a wedding, or a birthday — we all need ways to look our best. However, men often struggle to pick the right outfit, accessories, perfume, or hairstyle. Appearing as either flamboyant or underdressed becomes a common problem.
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.
Why spend on diamonds when glass can fool you just as well?
Forget the traditional adage, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." We are in Bangladesh, where a far humbler material is being touted as the new must-have luxury accessory. Who needs diamonds when you can have a shiny piece of glass for a fraction of the cost?
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.
ARKA Fashion Week 2023: Celebrating the vibrant spirit of Bangladeshi fashion
ARKA Fashion Week 2023 is captivating fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. The three-day extravaganza is taking place from 26 to 28 October at Aloki Convention Center, 211 Tejgaon Link Road, from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Colour blocking in fashion — A gift from Yves Saint Laurent
Whether it’s the iconic colour blocks from Saint Laurent’s Piet Mondrian-inspired sack dress from the ‘60s that entice you or the newer stacking and layering technique that catches your eye, colour blocking is a fashion trick that encourages the wearer to get creative with colours and push boundaries with them.
Unlock your bold side: Step-by-step guide to effortless colour blocking eyes
With colour blocking taking over the runway and street fashion, style savants everywhere are experimenting with chunky eye makeup as a playful accompaniment to their outfits.
Clip, stick, and slay: A new era of easy-to-wear everyday hair extensions
Hair extensions go back thousands of years, with Queen Cleopatra being one of the first females to sport the accessory. Fast forward today, extensions have evolved and the most recent edit looks the most promising!
Atma Bala 0.01 by Faiza Ahmed: A celebration of womanhood through fashion
On 13 October 2023, at Dhaka Gallery, Faiza Ahmed hosted Atma Bala 0.01 – a night of extraordinary affairs that goes beyond fashion and sheds light on contemporary topics about womanhood. Each design displayed not only made a fashion statement but also depicted the struggles women go through every day.
Unveiling Paris's new love affair: Tasmim Zobaear's runway magic!
In the heart of Paris Fashion Week, at the opulent Westin Paris - Vendome, Bangladeshi designer Tasmim Zobaear unveiled his Couture Spring-Summer 2024 collection. A love letter to the city of Paris and its women, the collection is an embodiment of elegance, grace, and unapologetic glamour. With reigning Miss World Colombia, Camila Pinzon, as the showstopper, the event was nothing short of spectacular.
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.
Fusing tradition with contemporary looks: Outfit ideas to explore
When we think of fashion, we always tend to discuss upbeat styling, mistaking it for trendy and hip. Not everything needs to be borrowed from the internet or loud to make us feel fashionable. We can be trendy in our everyday wear and even in the most traditional outfits.
Afraid of being that generic guy? Style your vests right and stand out!
Vests can effortlessly elevate your style game, whether you are going for a traditional ethnic look with kurtas or a more contemporary vibe with shirts and pants.
Accessorise to mesmerise: A men’s guide to Puja season glamour
Ethnic wear ticks all the boxes when it comes to that and it should be your go-to for this festive season. If you think ethnic wear is not for you, this article will most definitely inspire you to change teams.