Mehrin Mubdi Chowdhury

Anuj Sharma, a reputed designer from India, is among those participating in the Khadi Festival, 2016, showcasing “button Masala”-- his exciting new technique for fabric joinery.

Patchwork has been extensively experimented on, by designers from all over the world, to produce exquisite bags, wall-hangings, cushion covers, skirts, waistcoats, jackets, even saris and kurtis.

Khadi is a hand spun fabric, originating mainly in Southeast Asia. The cloth is made of cotton and may also include threads of silk or wool.

Age is one of the most taboo topics in the world. Why so? Fahima Choudhury shared her viewpoints in the roundtable discussion arranged by Dove at the Daily Star Centre on the 18th of October, 2016.

Dove instigated a series of campaigns to fight against prejudices related to women and ageing. Based on its campaign programmes, it arranged a roundtable discussion – 'How Old Are You' at The Daily Star centre on the 18th of October, 2016.

The word Khadi is derived from khaddar which essentially means a fabric developed through weaving handspun yarns on a handloom. The entire process, separation of cotton from the seed, to spinning and weaving of fabric is carried out manually.

They say marriage is a bond meant to last forever. When we were children, our parents read fairy tales and fancy stories of royals to us, where the young prince charming sought out his true love and married her to live 'happily ever after'.

Dove is on a social mission to create a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety.

Unilever also announced additional information, such as the launch of an online platform called 'All Things Hair', whereby hair experts of the country would share hairstyles, tips and tutorials.

Perhaps there is not a single household left today in Bangladesh where at least one female member is not engrossed with soppy TV serials and their melodrama.

The sari is an entire look that includes the blouse and the petticoat. Ever since the birth of saris, puffed sleeved blouses have been a hot favourite amongst ladies.

Who doesn't like the glossy and dewy effect of make-up? It's as if the actual age is cut off by a number of years! The matte effect on skin is especially suitable for those with oily skin as extra gloss may ruin their appearance.

As appalling as it may sound to some, men's jewellery has existed for many years now and the trend has never subsided.

Deciding on appropriate office wear must be one of the most daunting task for an office-going gentleman.

How old are you?' The very moment you ask this question to a lady, she would feel extremely uncomfortable. From age-old courtesy calls, we have learned that it is extremely rude to ask a woman anything regarding her age. Even research has revealed that majority of women refuse to answer questions related to their date of birth. 'Today's world though has seen numerous social and religious taboos being shattered to bits and pieces. When people are fighting against serious issues like abortion and child labour, it is strange that a silly and disapproved outlook regarding a woman's age still persists. We had to find out what caused such inefficacies and why women felt uncomfortable taking about their age. Our interview panel consisted of eminent female personalities, from social media stars to bankers, of our nation to get an in depth understanding of the issue and understand their thoughts regarding the subject-matter.

Jannatul Ferdous Peya, Humaira Khan, Sadia Moyeen - all familiar names of the Bangladeshi Fashion scene, have recently been featured in Vogue India, the South Asian edition of the iconic fashion and lifestyle magazine.