And winter is coming...

As Agrohayon rolled onto the Bengali months of Poush and Magh, ushering winter in this land, people rejoiced at the reaping of a bountiful harvest, the vibrancy in their eventful lives, and flamboyance in fashion.

Winter is still a season for jubilation - folk fairs, enchanting musical soirees by bauls performing under the grand banyan, lavish weddings, gala parties, intoxicating BBQs with mouth-watering, grilled vegetables on the side. 

This year the prospects of a pleasant winter are quite evident, with nature gearing up for the refreshing break after a prolonged summer and an autumn that barely made an impression. And here at Star Lifestyle we join in the madness of this celebration for a winter with an elaborate issue that brings forth everything wintry!

From the world of style we bring special interviews of some of the most creative minds in fashion, who reveal their designing secrets and explain the dynamics of the catwalk. 

We are also geared up with reviews of winter collections from some of the biggest names of the fashion industry. When we think winter, we dread flaky skins, chapped lips and itchy elbows. This issue simply cannot do without some basic 'survival' tips for the health conscious. 

As Eddard Stark - Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North, Lord Paramount of the North, Protector of the Realm, Hand of the King - would say - And winter is coming...ready or not.

By Mannan Mashhur Zarif