It is not often that fashion designers collaborate with artists to create wearable art, but when Faiza Ahmed, of Manas fame, worked with Bipasha Hayat, something magical came into being.

Before venturing into the world of art and design, he spent over two decades in the steel industry. In a candid conversation on a July afternoon, we spoke with Mohammed Maaz about art and design. However, his eyes lit up every time the conversation turned to freedom, justice, and resistance.

Bold summer makeup is trending with vibrant hues like teal, turquoise, mango yellow, and lychee pink taking centre stage. Inspired by heatwaves and nature, this season calls for playful eye looks and glowing skin.

There’s a new kind of dressing quietly taking over wardrobes, and it’s not flowing with trends or chasing attention. It is where classic silhouettes meet sharp cuts, handwoven traditions sit beside statement styling, and familiar textures are reimagined in ways that feel just right for now.

The Anarkali is a timeless garment blending heritage, elegance, and sustainability. With flowing silhouettes and intricate craftsmanship, it transcends trends, embodying slow fashion and cultural pride — making it a must-have in every modern wardrobe.

Bangladeshi designers are blending heritage handloom weaves with modern silhouettes to create sustainable, everyday fusion wear that celebrates tradition while empowering contemporary women with comfort, elegance, and distinctly local style.

Designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny created Bangladesh’s women’s football jersey as a powerful symbol of unity, heritage, and pride — blending cultural motifs like Jamdani with modern identity to celebrate overlooked women athletes through purposeful fashion

Aklima Atika Konika, Miss World Bangladesh 2025, redefines beauty by embracing neurodiversity, authenticity, and purpose, using her platform to spotlight youth, inspire confidence, and champion individuality with bold, heartfelt expression.

Sumaya Khan is a cancer survivor, fashion designer, lawyer, and entrepreneur in Dhaka whose inspiring journey blends passion, resilience, and timeless style, proving success follows those who persevere through life’s toughest challenges with purpose.

The cotton saree, a timeless blend of comfort and style, offers breathability and versatility, ideal for Dhaka's heat. With evolving draping styles and modern blouses, it remains a popular, empowering choice for women of all ages.

Summer fashion for kids in Bangladesh blends comfort and style with dungarees, co-ords, shorts, tees, sundresses, kameezes, and lightweight shirts. Available in various designs and fabrics, these outfits ensure comfort and ease, perfect for hot weather.

Children's footwear in Bangladesh blends style, comfort, and practicality with loafers, clogs, sports shoes, khussas, sandals, ballerina flats, and dress shoes. With options for every occasion, kids' shoes prioritize foot health and fashion at various price points.

Style goes beyond fashion trends—it's a personal, evolving expression of identity. Bangladeshi stylist Goutom Saha emphasizes intentional dressing, fit over flash, and sustainable choices, encouraging confidence, practicality, and grooming as the core of true personal style.

Aklima Atika Konika’s last-minute Miss World 2025 journey spotlighted authenticity, resilience, and advocacy for children's mental health, proving that true beauty lies in purpose, sincerity, and proudly representing Bangladesh on a global stage.

Bangladesh’s jewellery scene is being reshaped by young designers blending tradition with modern customisation. As fast fashion fades, handcrafted pieces that reflect identity, heritage, and meaning are redefining the country’s fashion and bridal jewellery market.

In 2025, relaxed fashion dominates with breathable fabrics, loose fits, minimal makeup, retro footwear, and simple jewelry leading trends. Post-pandemic lifestyle shifts and hybrid work have made comfort-driven, effortless style both fashionable and timelessly SEO-relevant.

Costume jewellery blends heritage and modern flair, elevating style with ethnic, tribal, or minimalist pieces. Affordable yet expressive, it reflects individuality, tradition, and evolving trends — perfect for fashion-forward women embracing both vintage and contemporary jewellery aesthetics.

Priota Iftekhar, known as the “Flag Girl,” blends fashion and heritage in Sydney, using bold Bangladeshi elements like gamcha blazers and fuchka earrings to celebrate identity, challenge stereotypes, and promote cultural pride globally.

This summer, style is less about making a loud statement and more about thoughtful choices with lighter fabrics, cleaner cuts, and a softer, more personal way of standing out. Whether it is the easy flow of kameez and saree, or the relaxed charm of a panjabi, summer 2025 is about pieces that breathe, move, and quietly command attention

The 2025 Met Gala celebrated Black sartorial excellence with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Lewis Hamilton, and Diljit Dosanjh redefined menswear through cultural pride, luxury tailoring, and dandy flair.