Fashion & Beauty

Fashion & Beauty

Why costume jewellery is dominating Bangladeshi fashion

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.

23h ago

Priota Iftekhar: Flying the flag through fashion

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.

3d ago

Light fabrics, bold prints: Summer 2025 fashion trends

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

6d ago

Tailored for you: Met Gala's bold fashion frontier

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.

1w ago

Azra Mahmood secures Miss World Bangladesh 2025 license

Azra Mahmood secures the Miss World Bangladesh 2025 license and appoints Aklima Atika Konika as the nation’s representative for Miss World in India, highlighting her international experience and empowering leadership through AMTC.

1w ago

Blouse designs that will turn heads this summer!

Summer saree fashion in Dhaka blends tradition with bold modern flair—think halter necks, bralettes, and backless blouses. Chic cocktail styles, spaghetti straps, and diaphanous fabrics redefine elegance for soirées, receptions, and stylish summer events.

1w ago

Look rich, spend less: Thrifting in Bangladesh

Thrifting in Bangladesh is gaining popularity for its affordability, sustainability, and unique fashion appeal. Once stigmatized, second-hand shopping now thrives on platforms like Dhaka Thrift, blending climate consciousness, creativity, and smart consumer habits.

2w ago

Blue hues and white views: Summer's palette   

Pristine and pure, blue and white are everyone’s favourite

3w ago

Summer essentials: Everyday routine to protect your skin against heat

Do you think the summer heat has gotten its clutches on your skin? Have you felt unpleasant impurities and sweat on your face despite your skincare?

1y ago

Iconic dresses from Met Gala 2024

The Met Gala 2024 dazzled under the theme "The Garden of Time," inspired by a short story with a similar title. Held on 6 May 2024, the gala saw fashion and film luminaries showcasing designs that married elegance and innovativeness with contemporary environmental consciousness.

1y ago

When fashion mattered: throwback to the ‘cool’ days

1960s and 1970s fashion, a vibrant tapestry of rebellion and innovation, is making a comeback. Embodying freedom and expression, the era’s psychedelic prints, bohemian maxi dresses, and mod miniskirts spoke volumes about societal change. Today, the resurgence of these trends celebrates the blend of tradition and modernity, offering a nostalgic yet modern look.

1y ago

Cool fashion tips to keep in mind for summer

When it comes to summer fashion, there is a special challenge: how to look stylish while being comfortable. The searing heat and humidity may make summer clothing choices difficult as the scorching sun can make your life unpleasant.

1y ago

Your ticket to effortless summer fashion

This heat is nobody’s friend. Every day, its unyielding intensity seems to be hitting everyone with equal fervour. In such weather, it is often prudent to think of comfort first and fashion later. But what If we told you that you could do both, without compromising on either?

1y ago

Hottest handbags to have and hold!

A bag is the best and easiest way to bring instant polish to your one’s look. From day to day, our moods vary, and the places we go to and just life in general are not the same. A reasonably stylish woman needs a couple of bags in her wardrobe that will cover all her sartorial grounds with flair. 

1y ago

Coke Studio Bangla’s ‘Tati’ celebrates Bangladeshi weavers

If you are a devoted listener of Coke Studio Bangla, chances are you may not have missed its Season 3 opener, “Tati,” — a song that celebrates not just the music, but the very soul of Bangladeshi craftsmanship. Released under the creative direction of Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, the vocalists include Md Gonjer Ali, Oli Boy and the evergreen Jaya Ahsan.

1y ago

Why we love red and white sarees on Pahela Baishakh

Pahela Baishakh is characterised by vibrant festivities and mouth-watering dishes. For Bengali women, the essence of this day lies in their red and white sarees — an emblem of their unwavering love for tradition through the ages.

1y ago

Woven with love: Choosing deshi and sustainable this Eid

As we gear up for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, there’s this beautiful buzz in the air filled with anticipation and a spirit of giving. We can — with the intention of not just looking good but doing good — support our local artisans. By buying deshi and adopting ethical practices that promote sustainability, we can not only benefit our immediate community but also contribute to the broader well-being of our country.

1y ago

Dress to impress: How to personalise your panjabi for the perfect Eid flair

The holy month of Ramadan is nearly over, and you know what that means — Eid-ul-Fitr and all the things we do that make it memorable: good food, and plenty of invitations and outings. This is the time to put on our best dresses and showcase our style.

1y ago