COTTON Kameezes this SUMMER
COTTON Kameezes this SUMMER
The summers in Dhaka are relentless and the heat beats down on everyone's back with no mercy spared to anyone. With the short lived winter being a long forgotten dream and the spring silently stored away in the crevices of our memory- Dhakaiites look wearily upon what promises to be a long summer. The mercury is slowly but surely creeping higher up and the humidity levels reach new highs every day and this calls for a wardrobe change ladies. Silks and georgettes can be stored away for the cooler days, it is time to move to the lighter and softer materials such as cotton and linen fabrics that allow you to breathe and keep cool in this blistering heat.
Cotton kameezes have been the staple of women's wardrobe in Bangladesh for many years.Although the lawn kameezes now reign a good portion of the market, the quintessential Bengali desgins will add flare and novelty to your look. The one-stop shop to all your cotton kameez needs can be Deshi Dosh located in the premises of Bashundhara City. Boasting ten of Bangladesh's leading fashion houses namely Prabartana, Kay Kraft, Nipun, Banglar Mela, Shada Kalo, Bibiana, Onjon's, Deshal, Rang and Nogordola. Big names in the industry, they come together under one roof to provide ultimate fashion solutions to the fashionistas of Bangladesh.
With summer raging on, the cotton kameez collection in all these stores are nothing short of exuberant. Coming in myriad colours the price range in most stores start around Tk.1500 going as high as Tk.5000. If you are looking for everyday kameezes willing to take the wear and tear you can opt for Deshal and Prabartana where the style is rustic and prices start around Tk.1000. Banglar Mela, Nipun and Kaykraft offer kameezes that are embroidered, or with applique designs on them and sometimes with laces added for extra effect. Bibiana in all its finesse brings a cotton Kameez range that can be easily donned to summer parties as well. Hand-embroidered, these kameezes are the picture of grace and dexterity and prices range from Tk.2000-5000.
With so many options under one roof, it is unlikely you will come back empty-handed, so head over to Deshi Dosh next time you find yourself rummaging through your clothes looking for something cool yet fashionable to wear. Deshi Dosh has outlets in Bashundhara City, Gulshan and Chittagong.
Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed
Model: Arpita, Srabosty, Mithila
Wardrobe: Deshi Dosh
Make-up: Farzana Shakil