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TRESemmé Spring in bloom fashion exhibition
The exhibit opened in full swing in a chic-modernist makeover of the gallery that still paid a touching nod to the roots of Bengal in its spectacular showpieces.
Slogans and the Bangladesh saga / Celebrating 50 years of Independence
And we are excited to announce that we are making a commemorative video — sponsored by Tradesworth Household Limited and directed by Goutam Koiri — featuring a plethora of slogans which were chanted during various struggles in our history.
traditionally basanti / midseason MOODS
The mid-season vibe urges you to be bright and bold. Deep hues are alluring and can be beautifully carried throughout the transition. They reflect warmth and grace, making any attire look outstanding.
GLAM on the go!
It gets even more challenging when you have to look presentable within a short span of time. Office goers, whether active job holders or desk job holders, making an effort to look good is a keystone habit.
Traditional versus the Avant-Garde Bride
The biggest sartorial shift in the wedding arena is the emergence of the shirt blouses, pants as petticoats, and roomy capes over saris. Even to the most open minded, these styles maybe ‘a bit too much’ for the ‘deshi’ bride.
THE POWER of DISCIPLINED LEISURE
“I wasn’t doing well at school through the second year of college,” he described, “Instead of approaching studies as a big goal to work on, I decided to make only very slight adjustments.
RAIN or SHINE, Jackets and coats are FINE
What if you were only wearing a sleeveless tee and a knee length skirt? It is bound to get chilly in a bit.
MISS ECLECTIC
Eclectic styling is not meant for everyone! This is only for those who prefer unconventional fashion over the mundane, and a progressive lifestyle over the regular. Since fashion is a great way to reveal the uniqueness of a personality; an eclectic woman usually tends to show everyone around her that she is bold and confident, with countless colourful stories to share.
Tales of shidur khela
This is my first “shidur khela,” a ritual strictly for women, I see no reason as to why I have to go through this alone, while the amazing, tall, dark, smart partner gets to witness a different kind of red wedding in the making.
Woman Thou Art Divine
The three worlds trembled – a deity was created with celestial powers. With all her blessings, she transformed into this beautiful form, and marched against the demons, on her mount. Unsurpassed in beauty; she is eternal. She is the protector of the realm, and a clear manifestation of energy. She is all women, in their truest form. She is Durga, the life-like expression of divine energy.
On the trail of REAL JAMDANI
“Paach khew jora hoise, teen khew barse” — the master weaver utters the ‘buli’, an oral tradition that has been handed down from one master to his apprentice for centuries. And this oral instruction is all that there is in creating the mesmerising intricacies that we see in a Jamdani sari.
Destination wedding hullabaloo
Well, don’t get me wrong. Many people would skip in delight when they hear of an wedding arranged overseas, but to me, that only meant a lot of hassle — getting a week-long leave from the office, packing suitcases; and worst of all, worrying about the children and being split over which grandmother to stack them onto while I am away partying.
Beneath starry nights and OPEN SKIES
Reading up to this part, you must be wondering that such weddings are only meant for the rich and the famous. Well, I shall disagree.
Shop to colour block
If you have no idea what that is and have not yet adorned yourself in solid chunks of contrasting colours, then you are certainly way behind in acknowledging the ideation of fashion. And it’s about time you learn.
M for Modern Art
With over many years of experience as a professional artist, Plamondon chose garments, mainly saris as the best canvas to portray her prowess as an artist. And this time she experiments with modern art and geometry to convey her thoughts.
Oasis under the grey clouds
But of course, monsoon is not without its nuances — the gloom and melancholy, the clogged-up roads, and the unfortunate floods.
Nature’s rhapsody a story in six seasons
“How do seasons change?” And on philosophical lines — “Why?”
