Tenzing Chakma’s Sozpodor

Curated under his own label, Sozpodor, Tenzing’s line strives to remind us what power Bengal’s indigenous clothing is poised to carry and what statements of sartorial grace they can convey.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Jewellery for the gem that you are!

It’s a fact universally acknowledged that we love jewellery. Since time immemorial, women, as well as men, have adored it, and adorned their persons with it.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Mastering the Jamdani trade with Zaaya

Zaaya became quite popular after people watched REKKA starring the gorgeous actress Azmeri Haque Badhan. Her saris became a cult favourite after the airing of the web-series, early this year.
22 September 2021, 09:59 AM

Autumn in Dhaka

The days have turned hot and sultry; the nights and the mornings have cooled down. This year, autumn comes soaked in the dew of renewed optimism, albeit not without its dash of melancholia.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Dress in colours this Durga Puja!

BISHWORANG’s 2021 Durga Puja Collection is a combination of grace and elegance, radiance and colour, power and comfort. Not only does this collection present itself as the embodiment of Durga Puja, but also as beautifully crafted, creatively evoked and elegantly designed clothing which is captivating and fit for festivities.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Wardrobe essentials to keep at all times

The pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 brought forth the minimalist in all of us. Not only have we become more conscious of our spending, we have also begun prioritising the existing contents of our closets.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Back to the ‘90s Fashion

Flared and wide-legged jeans were everyone’s go-to denim option before skinny jeans became a thing. They are very comfortable to wear in almost all weather and can be paired with a variety of tops. These jeans are a good option for both official and casual looks. They seem to go well with almost every body type.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Red carpet looks from the 73rd Emmy Awards

As gradually things start getting back to normal, the 73rd Emmy Awards was held in-person at Los Angeles after last year’s virtual rendition. Just as seeing our favourite stars walk the red carpet was refreshing, so were there dapper looks.
20 September 2021, 13:39 PM

Star Lifestyle’s ‘5 top picks’ from the 2021 Met Gala

Like everything else, no bad situation lasts for long and as the world heals itself in its own pace, one of the most coveted fashion event of the year, the MET GALA 2021, finally took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMOA) on September 13, with the exclusive theme In America: A Lexicon of American Fashion.
15 September 2021, 12:46 PM

Karutantra: Where fusion fashion finds a place with Jamdani saris

The story of the Jamdani, however regal it maybe, has been unable to reach the height of its former glory in the 21st century. And Marzia, mostly blames a handful dishonest tradesmen for the descent in the trade.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Shining Bright with 6 Yards Story

“This year I am obsessed with toe rings and you would get to see a lot of it in my collection soon enough! Plus, there will be range of polas to choose from,” informed the designer.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM

The story of The Lost Garden with Grace by Haneef

The same thing happened to me a week before, right when I thought I was done searching for trendy floral design posts, entered Grace by Haneef, a brand that immediately took my breath away. For a moment there I was thinking it was probably not local because of the uniqueness in the outlook (a very international vibe was being emitted).
6 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Business by day, Party by night: switching between office and party wear

Imagine a day when you are tired to the core after ‘back-to-back’ presentations at the office, but you also have to make it to a party after the excruciating hours, all because it’s your best friend’s bash and she is ecstatic about it.
6 September 2021, 18:00 PM

The story of the magnificent choker jewellery

Many sources claim that the chokers were first seen during the French Revolution. History states that females of the upper class French society used to wear ‘blood red,’ neck-hugging, jewellery almost similar to the modern day chokers as a symbol of tribute to the martyrs who had lost their lives at the guillotine. 
6 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Futuristic makeup and Khadija Islam Reem

While most of us grew out the impulse for experimenting with makeup, for some it stayed as a lifelong obsession, and Khadija Islam Reem, is from the latter group who went onto call the art of makeup, her one true calling.
4 September 2021, 11:07 AM

The ‘no makeup’ look

However, it is not as easy as it seems to pull the look off properly. Certain hacks must be followed to get the desired result.
30 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Flip flops can be fashionable too

Back in the day, flip flops were traditionally chosen for their casualness and comfort, but nowadays these are worn on various occasions along with causal outings.
30 August 2021, 18:00 PM

How to hide that pimple!

Zits are among the worst of our skin troubles! Despite its constant presence in our lives, we don’t have to fall victim to pimples every time.
29 August 2021, 08:00 AM

Badhon and the dazzling jamdanis in Rabindranath Ekhane Kokhono Khete Ashenni

I watched the web series for three main reasons — my undying affection for thrillers written by Bengali writers (this particular one also had a hint of supernatural thrown into it – talk about luck!). For the protagonists of the series, played by favourites (colossal fan of Azmeri Haque Badhon and Rahul Bose).
26 August 2021, 05:08 AM

Tips for organising your closet

We know it sounds daunting to give your wardrobe a makeover, but the feeling of finding right things at the right time is unparalleled.
23 August 2021, 07:13 AM