clothing
Dhaka’s best budget buys for men’s winter wardrobe
Dhaka's winter fashion is now stylish and affordable with local brands offering quality options like blazers, shawls, jackets, and hoodies. Explore vibrant markets for budget-friendly deals and elevate your wardrobe with trendy seasonal essentials.
Generations of style: Bashir Uddin Tailors’ heritage of hand-sewn elegance
For many of us, New Market, as popular as it is to retailers, has a lot of fond memories. In our attempt to sail through nostalgia and history, we found an interesting shop at New Market, Bashir Uddin Tailors and Fabrics — this is the story of a sartorial pedigree.
Baggy jeans are back, and millennials are still in denial
In recent times, we have seen a rising popularity in loose-fit denim jeans. Whether they are flared, or mom jeans, it is clear that for a lot of people, especially younger folk, skinny jeans are a thing of the past!
Dignity, self-expression, and fashion
Clothes give definition to a person; they accentuate one’s personality. For me and most fashionistas I have known in life, fashion is not only about the runways; rather, it’s about the city streets and the village markets
Summer chic: The essential summer jacket guide
Jackets for summer? What an oxymoron that is! In our part of the world where summer is sweltering hot, why on earth would one need jackets, one would ask. The jackets we are suggesting are not the heavy, woollen ones meant for colder climates. Rather, easy, breezy and beautiful — summer jackets are an absolute staple for your wardrobe and beyond!
Embrace the vibrant vibes of Falgun fashion
It's time to update our wardrobe with joyful colours and cosy fabrics as the winter chill gradually gives way to the warm spring breeze. The arrival of spring is marked by an abundance of colour and a feeling of rejuvenation. And what better way to honour Falgun fashion than to embrace this season of blossoming beauty!
Mastering the ABCs of bra sizing for comfort and confidence!
The quest for the perfect bra size — a journey many of us embark upon with high hopes — only to be met with confusion in the lingerie aisle. We are about to unravel the mystery of selecting the right bra size, ensuring you are not only supported but also embracing comfort and confidence in every curve.
Anarkali dresses: Timeless elegance and stylish versatility
Some fashion trends never go out of style. And Anarkali is one such trend. Anarkali dresses have been a symbol of grace, sophistication, and timeless beauty in the world of traditional deshi fashion. With their floor-length silhouette, flowing layers, and intricate embroidery, Anarkali dresses exude a regal charm that makes them perfect attire for any occasion.
Jackets for all seasons including winter
When shopping for fashionable winter outerwear, you will have a multitude of choices and it can be hard to choose the right jacket or coat to go with your style and comfort. Although winters in Dhaka are usually mild, it does not mean we cannot experiment with fashionwear suited for harsher climates. Are you not sure what to buy yet?
How to style kaftans for Eid
Kaftans have been the symbol of bohemian fashion. This baggy garment with no defined sleeves has truly stood the test of time and geography. Seen on the royal courts of the Ottoman Empire, kaftans transcended borders reaching Africa, Russia, and even Europe.
Mastering the art of coatee styling
Coatee is unisex outerwear, which can be viewed as the subcontinent’s answer to coats and other fashionable outerwear commonly seen in the West. Interestingly, coatees do have their roots in the military outfits of the British and Americans. To this day, the coatee remains part of the highland dress, paired with tartan kilts, which is the traditional dress of the Highlands and Isles of Scotland.
Re-Pop: A sustainable travel closet sale organized by Wander Woman
Wander Woman, a renowned travelling platform, organized the event Re-Pop: Travel Closet Sale from 16 to 17 June at the premises of Moar in Gulshan, Dhaka, where various brands and resellers took part in promoting sustainable fashion by bringing in their pre loved dresses that would find new destinations.
Embracing earthy tones
Fashion is a means of expressing ourselves and highlighting our individual characteristics. Embracing earthy tones can drastically enhance our style and highlight our features. These warm, rich colours not only look good on our skin, but they also bring out the best in our features, creating a beautiful, harmonious look.
Long dresses and gowns make a comeback
If you have browsed the Internet lately, then you must have stumbled across long, full-length maxi dresses filling your TikTok for your pages and Instagram feeds. While these beautiful elegant garments were never truly out of fashion, the rise of nostalgia core, cottage core, and the general addition of the suffix core to describe aesthetics has led to the resurgence of evening dresses.
Manas: Where fashion tells a story
Faiza Ahmed, an artist, designer, and fashion activist has seen trends and styles change right before her eyes. And while she found herself appreciating many of these changes, the drastic decline of Bengali elements in mainstream fashion did not sit well with her. This is when she founded Manas, a fashion studio that combined classic art with contemporary fashion to create an amazing line of clothing.
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.
“Blood Sweat and Tears”: Sami Alam's ode to fashion’s unsung heroes
Sami Alam, an aspiring fashion designer, decided to use his penchant for fashion to tell the story of these workers and highlight their unacknowledged labour. He designed the thought-provoking collection “Blood, Sweat and Tears” for his Master's graduation at International Fashion Academy (IFA) in Paris, France.
Fashion designer Chandana Dewan: The patchwork angel
Chandana Dewan’s fashion-forward ideas have been garnering much attention for quite some time. The designer is known to work with bold and vibrant colours as well as block motifs, but it is her love affair with patchwork that really sets her work apart from everyone else.
"Tale of Blue River”: A love letter to Bangladesh’s rivers
Afsana Ferdousi, the Bangladeshi fashion designer renowned for incorporating sustainability while fusing modernity and tradition in her designs, has come forward with her new collection. Titled “Tale of Blue River,” it is an ode to the riverine majesty of Bangladesh and a wake-up call for our society to work towards preserving and protecting these vital natural resources.