Dhaka Chic Fashion Fair by FDCB
On the 30th and 31st of May, the Fashion Design Council Bangladesh (FDCB) hosted their multi designer event Dhaka Chic Fashion Fair. This event, like the previous gatherings by FDCB, was a continuation of their commitment to achieve an ethical and sustainable system for the fashion industry.
4y ago
Aranya’s natural bounty
This is one fashion house that celebrates earth tones in its most literal sense. Aranya pours its heart and soul into creating exquisite handmade, naturally dyed clothes for men, women, and children.
4y ago
Tasneem’S Couture Rredefining designer saris
Tasneem’S Couture is a break away from traditional, and a leap towards a new generation of cocktail saris that would honestly be showstoppers at galas, balls, and masquerades. The brand specialises in saris, in combinations of silk, lace and intricate embellishments.
4y ago
Rose by Nizhu
Rose by Nizhu is one designer boutique that takes immense pride in building a community that dresses in fabrics purely Bangladeshi. Rojina Akter Khanam, designer and owner of ‘Rose by Nizhu,’ believes that in order for local fashion brands to stand out, their priority should be to uphold and cherish our Bangladeshi identity.
4y ago
Puma opens first flagship store in Bangladesh
Thanks to the collaboration of Puma India and DBL Group, the globally renowned sports brand, finally made its way to the Bangladesh market with their first flagship store in Banani 11.
5y ago
Grand launch of Organi Glamour
Organi Glamour started its journey with a grand launching event on 5 March, 2019, at The Mirage, with a double launch of the brand
5y ago
Monokrome Turns 1
On 30 March, 2019 Maheen Khan, her team, and friends of Monokrome got together to celebrate the first year of the Monokrome. Maheen, who shares the name with the celebrated designer of Mayasir fame, collaborated with yogis Shazia Omar and Ulfath Kuddus.
5y ago
Avanza — The Multi Designer Store
On 30 March, 2019 Dhaka’s some of the country’s top most designers and entrepreneurs opened their collaborative store, Avanza — The Multi Designer Store.
5y ago
May 29, 2018
Ramadan offers from Food Chain Asia Ltd
Looking for restaurants to check out this Ramadan? Food Chain Asia Limited operates some of the most popular chains from abroad, and they have some great deals for both iftar and dinner across all four of their restaurants. Check out which one you like below.
May 22, 2018
Alpana's Cooking: the book that will conquer shelves and hearts
On 13 May, 2018, Alpana Habib finally launched her long-awaited cook book, 'Alpana's Cooking.' Publishing a book of recipes was her childhood dream. So, with years of experience in the culinary world, and with help from friends and family, her dream came to fruition.
May 22, 2018
Bangladesh Heritage Crafts Foundation
Tootli Rahman, one of the pioneer designers to uphold Bangladeshi heritage weaves, is very vocal in preserving our art forms. She set her preservation project in stone in a meeting on 12 May 2018, announcing that she will be establishing a foundation for the Bangladeshi weavers and cultural craftsmen.
May 1, 2018
Pro tips for a twenty-first century home
Start with the mise-en-scene. Like a movie set, the floor plan and lighting are vital to the decoration. A modern house has a strategic base; electronic lives now call for strategic power socket planning. Even the best seat in the house needs a charger for your phone nearby. Socket distances should be convenient to accessibility, and all of this must add to the aesthetics.
March 13, 2018
Breakfast in a Jar
The common reason why people skip breakfast before their 9-5 office shift is that preparing breakfast can take up to 15 minutes of extra snooze time. Other reasons include the availability of breakfast bars and coffee machines at the work place or university campuses.
March 6, 2018
MIB Spirit Opens in Banani
On February 17, 2018, MIB Spirit, famous for their up cycled bags and Meetups, held the inaugural event for their shop in Banani with an evening of music and fun interactions. The shop features both MIB Spirit for bags and carrying accessories, and Talisman for your crafty notebook supply.
February 27, 2018
NeoCampers for the Junior Adventurers
If you have already heard of The Base Camp, or have experienced it yourself, you'll be delighted to know that now there is a family friendly version of it called NeoCampers. NeoCampers is perfect for collaborative adventures for groups of families and field-trips from schools.
February 6, 2018
Digital Bangshal for an eco-friendly city
If you talk to people who were children or young adults during the liberation period, when the population was still countable, they willl
January 30, 2018
Storytime in Dhaka: Tiny Jumps In
Last weekend, 19 – 20 January, Inshra Sakhawat Russel took Tiny on a reading tour across the city, from Shahbag to Banani, at Pathak Shamabesh, Bengal Boi, Fantasium and finally, Gourmet Bazar.
January 16, 2018
Of fair and faux leather
Leather is often associated with risk when imagining an ensemble beyond belts, shoes and wallets. Catwoman and Batgirl are the queens of leather.
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