Versatile enough to wear on traditional or western clothing, the boho trend is blazing a bold trail across the fashion scene and the magic seems to be catching on. One of the best ways to rock boho or hippie jewellery is to give it a plain canvas so that the outfit does not interfere with the bold interplay of colours, textures and designs of the ornaments.

Each of our individualities speak through our fashion statements, representing the choices we are willing to make. This itself can go both ways — not always are the choices we make have the best feedback, and rightfully so. Some aspects of our intrinsic relationship with fashion, its phases and its trends are atrocious than anything else. ​​Here are four fashion statements that you should avoid at all costs.

Haters will hate and naysayers will dismiss it as frivolous and shallow but we women love our bags. And what’s not love about bags? They instantly bring sophistication and elegance to a look, help us carry our essentials in élan and add polish to an ordinary ensemble. Every season, exciting new trends emerge in the world of handbags, some more game-changing than others. While existing shapes and designs reign supreme, new shapes and designs are equally cool and deserve a spot in every stylish woman’s bag wardrobe.

Fashion choices and makeup, or the lack thereof, are powerful tools of self-expression.

Some have taken a similar stance when it comes to fashion. The Chakma, Marma, Garo, Santal and others have their own traditional, heritage wear; many of the new generation may not feel comfortable wearing their heritage outfits and that’s where fashion designer Tenzing Chakma begs to differ.

A lot of us women love to be adorned in jewellery, but wearing too many and too big pieces can make an outfit perplexing. People who love simple and clean style, believe in dainty, versatile, and effortless jewellery, which enhances a woman’s overall look by adding subtle details. In short, you can never go wrong with minimalist jewellery, where the design focus is on the concept of “less is more.”

To beat the summer heat in style, kurtis are a real godsend! A cross between kameez and shirt, kurtis can be anything you want and more. Our eternal love affair with kurtis is one for the books, and as a tribute to the comfort and joy they bring in our lives every day while making us look effortlessly stylish, let us rejoice in the countless ways we can fashion them!

Nobody ever forgets their first… well to be more specific here, their first silvery strands peeking out during the most awkward of occasions; maybe on an anniversary date with that special someone or on a formal interview with future colleagues, where they are supposed to look able, fit and technically young with a head full of jet-black hair.

After two difficult years of struggling with COVID-19, fashion designers worldwide wanted something fun to brighten up their surroundings, so this year, they decided to bring back the bright and bold hot pink. Yes! You heard it right, hot pink is the colour of 2022 and this season, we have seen many shades of hot pink in fashion week, starting from Dior, Valentino, Versace to Alexander McQueen everyone is offering various shades of pink.

BOLD by Nusrat Mahmud Ananna is an online clothing store that focuses on making dresses exclusively for plus size women. Be it some pre-existing stigma or just plain ignorance, a plus size individual often has to settle for something less interesting in terms of designs and patterns than someone of an average size. BOLD aims to create equality in fashion by working on this problem. Since the message is everyone’s right and freedom to fashion, there is no such thing as a size chart in BOLD. Any dress of your choice will be customised to fit you as per your instructions.

Being a person with long hair during summer is no easy task. Add a hijab and it turns into a whole different ball game.

There are those well-regarded classic colour combinations like black and gold that never go out of style for anybody. Even if we date back to the 1900s when women’s fashion was neat, covered and detailed with ruffles, buttons and lace in layers; black and gold had an upper hand even there. Georgia Hale, a 20th century silent film artist sported black silk dresses with golden tassels.

What do Mark Zuckerberg, John Paul DeJoria and Bill Gates have in common apart from mega success? Their nondescript clothes, of course. Where celebrities pull out all the stops with their designer wear at every occasion, a majority of those belonging to the uber rich club wear and re-wear the most ordinary looking shirts and t-shirts to all sorts of extravagant occasions, rather nonchalantly. What is it that makes these pocket heavy people so carefree in their choice of wardrobe, even when they know they are constantly under the glare of the media?

Her wallet screamed.

Picture this — Jaya Ahsan in gladiator sandals, maxi skirt, a solid-colour tank top and multilayers of natural wooden beads round the neck; or maybe Azmeri Haque Badhan, in a patchwork crochet midi-dress with leather belts and hunter wellies. What are we talking about? Boho–chic fashion of course! Like many other 90s trends making a comeback, Boho is back again with a bang. So, we are ready to welcome back floral waistcoats, midi dresses, ripped jeans, cargo pants, printed scarves, fringes on everything including belts, bags and sandals.

The first of its kind Bangladeshi decentralized high fashion and art NFT digital space, ‘meta moina’ was launched during a ceremony at Bistro E Club Room in Dhaka recently. Bangladeshi Web 3.0 fashion label 1972ninteenseventytwo introduced this future shop concept as NFTs are increasingly becoming popular as a way to buy and sell digital artwork.

House of Ahmed, founded by the husband-and-wife duo of Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma, is a premium, sustainable clothing designer brand that promotes works of local artisans. They have launched their co-design studio, House of Ahmed Lounge, where consumers can co-create their outfits and be a part of the design journey.

For all those ladies who want to be comfortable and yet remain equally fashionable during Eid-ul-Azha, it is best to keep things simple. Especially because the weather is humid with a lot of downpour. Plus, Eid-ul-Azha is a time of the year, when people are busy with religious rituals and the aftermath of cooking delicious food for their loved ones. So, here are a few simple yet relevant options for the ladies to try out on the special day, helping to stay both chic and comfortable.

A sari is one such timeless attire that has never been retired from the top of fashion trends. Growing up, we saw our older generation treasure their saris, and with time, learned to love this part of our tradition like no other. For us it is never just about the latest style. No, our saris hold core memories in them; each pleat tells a story. Handloom cotton and Jamdani, perhaps the most traditional of saris, have been passed down through generations.

A sari is one such timeless attire that has never been retired from the top of fashion trends. Many trends have thrived and died in the fashion industry over the years, but the sari’s popularity remains unmatched. Thanks to the brilliant minds of artists and designers, saris continue be a statement outfit for any occasion. Another concept that is trending nowadays within the country is sustainable fashion, where organic colours are used on the cotton saris that are exclusively made via handloom instead of power looms. Another beautiful term that is synonymous to sustainable fashion is slow fashion.