Do you ever stand in front of your wardrobe and scratch your head, unsure of what proper work attire to wear to the office? It might seem like most of your choices will lead you to disregard your comfort. But fear not! Nowadays, you can seem professional without sacrificing comfort in the workplace. The popularity of comfort fashion may be attributed to their ability to improve our mood, self-confidence, and overall state of mind.

In a world where everything is not as they appear and easily replaceable, a graceful woman is as genuine and irreplaceable as time itself and serves as a reminder of the power of subtlety and allure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Even amidst the heat of summer, when you close your eyes. What do you see? We are sure, it’s nothing close to muted tones or low-key shades. It must be the other way round, bright blues of the sea, shades of orange that put the sun’s rays to shame and of course, the blood-red shades that represent closely with the different shades of fire.

The best part, they say, about receiving an invitation to special events is always the dressing up part. Even food comes in second, compared to fashion, especially in specialty soirees.

White is a bold and powerful colour. It speaks volumes about your confidence. Most of us shy away from donning this shade, keeping in mind the humidity, rain, and pollution. For the last couple of years, we depended on floral prints for spring because they never failed, but this year, white garments will take over your wardrobe. If you have the right amount of white clothes in your closet, you are always ready for any event.

In its humble six yards, the sari is steeped with centuries of history, culture, and tradition. To that end, Jamdani saris are in a league of their own. When wrapped in its gracious folds a woman can explore diverse aspects of her personality — she can be elegant, demure, attractive, practical, and more.

As the festive season approaches, excitement about new fashion trends becomes evident. With social media influencers and fashion bloggers showcasing the latest trends, you cannot help but fall in love with the hype. While everyone is obsessed with the latest saris and exquisite gold jewellery collection, it is easy to overlook the beauty and elegance of something as traditional as a Monipuri sari, which actually deserves all the recognition in the fashion world.

Eid festivities are right around the corner and it is that time of the year when everyone is busy shopping in full swing. As we thoughtfully put together our Eid outfit, how do we select the perfect one for ourselves to stand out? Answering this, TAAGA brings to you their line-up of Eid wear which is the perfect harmony between ethnic wear and comfort.

Having been involved in the creative field for almost 15 years, Faiza Ahmed decided to explore the Fashion sector in the late 2012. Throughout her journey, she realised that fashion for many youngsters still means getting inspiration from the west. An avid fan of classical and folk music, she wanted to make a change and create designs that resemble the true beauty of art and heritage. Thus, she started experimenting with designs inspired by the popular trends, with a deshi touch.

When it comes to fashion, we all want to look good, feel comfortable, and remain trendy. That is where B2, a fashion store, comes in with their promise to deliver quality and trendsetting clothing that combines modern styles with traditional touches. With Eid around the corner, B2 is gearing up to showcase their fashion ideas to the world.