Monsoon and the cotton sari: Shades of a woman
The versatile cotton sari is her perfect monsoon companion. Simplistic down to the last thread that make a handloom sari, they exude an aura of grace in all Bengali women. The myriad variants that exist enriches our fashion repertoire and it’s safe to say that there is one cotton sari type for every shade of a woman.
7 June 2022, 06:28 AM
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
Star Lifestyle’s ‘5 top picks’ from the 2021 Met Gala
Like everything else, no bad situation lasts for long and as the world heals itself in its own pace, one of the most coveted fashion event of the year, the MET GALA 2021, finally took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMOA) on September 13, with the exclusive theme In America: A Lexicon of American Fashion.
15 September 2021, 12:46 PM
Shining Bright with 6 Yards Story
“This year I am obsessed with toe rings and you would get to see a lot of it in my collection soon enough! Plus, there will be range of polas to choose from,” informed the designer.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Karutantra: Where fusion fashion finds a place with Jamdani saris
The story of the Jamdani, however regal it maybe, has been unable to reach the height of its former glory in the 21st century. And Marzia, mostly blames a handful dishonest tradesmen for the descent in the trade.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Business by day, Party by night: switching between office and party wear
Imagine a day when you are tired to the core after ‘back-to-back’ presentations at the office, but you also have to make it to a party after the excruciating hours, all because it’s your best friend’s bash and she is ecstatic about it.
6 September 2021, 18:00 PM
The story of the magnificent choker jewellery
Many sources claim that the chokers were first seen during the French Revolution. History states that females of the upper class French society used to wear ‘blood red,’ neck-hugging, jewellery almost similar to the modern day chokers as a symbol of tribute to the martyrs who had lost their lives at the guillotine.
6 September 2021, 18:00 PM
The story of The Lost Garden with Grace by Haneef
The same thing happened to me a week before, right when I thought I was done searching for trendy floral design posts, entered Grace by Haneef, a brand that immediately took my breath away. For a moment there I was thinking it was probably not local because of the uniqueness in the outlook (a very international vibe was being emitted).
6 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Futuristic makeup and Khadija Islam Reem
While most of us grew out the impulse for experimenting with makeup, for some it stayed as a lifelong obsession, and Khadija Islam Reem, is from the latter group who went onto call the art of makeup, her one true calling.
4 September 2021, 11:07 AM
The Russian folk story: The Malachite Casket gets a deshi twist
Scrolling down our favourite online e-commerce platform, Go Deshi, in search of local entrepreneurs making headlines in the community, we came across two sisters with magical painting abilities. Both of them armed with the knowledge of sketching and painting professionally, knew they had to do something different to be recognised for their talent.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Grooming salt and pepper hair
Ok so you have drooled over Milind Soman and George Clooney for years now, especially for that gorgeous grey hair! But did you also know that it takes effort to show off the ever-popular style statement?
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Hairstyles to look out for
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.
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Heal the world with monsoon
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.
14 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Your print story
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.
24 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Sumaya Khan Couture continues to create magic with the Festive Saga Series
With so many couture designers making a name for themselves in the local arena of fashion, why does Sumaya Khan Couture have a cult following? Was it because of her wholehearted devotion to authenticity or because of her colourful creations, which brighten up an industry bogged down by pandemic blues?
17 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Stay at Home Eid with Suvastraa
Eid is almost knocking at the door. While this year may be a sombre repeat of the year before and we are stuck at home trying to stay safe and secure from the virulent disease, some of us are not as upset as we used to be earlier.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Leather Bespoke: Custom-made leather products
This is the story of Shamim Shorif, founder and chairman of the brand Leather Bespoke, and as the name suggests, he is also a person who wants to make a name for himself in the famed industry, already occupied by super successful conglomerates.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Words that scream style
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!”
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Pretty in pastels with Rose by Nizhu
Rose by Nizhu, a popular designer’s collection of Bangladesh has developed a fitting Eid collection for 2021. The latest wardrobe by the fashion house consists of minimalistic designs in soft and sombre colours like pastels and corals.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Baishakh for the hip and cool
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.
12 April 2021, 18:00 PM