In an era absolutely dominated by bright shimmering colours, it may seem like a step backwards when black and white is put on the showcase. And yet, stunning monochrome front pages from the likes of Vogue, Oprah, and GQ have become more memorable than their colourful counterparts. Join us at Star Lifestyle this week as we explore the contemporary with our unique touch of black and white.

Colours may reign supreme in our high definition lives, but the charm of black and white has not been lost. Sayeed Siddiqui, with his work with Cats Eye as well as other projects, has been a pioneer in bringing focus back to the wonder and aesthetics of black and white.

Strolling through the galleries of Shilpakala Academy, where the recently held Dhaka Art Summit was on display, I stumbled upon a gem of a collection -- the black and white photographic display of 'The Bhawal Case'. The legendary case of the early nineteen hundreds was the first court case where photographs were presented as evidence; a fact shared by Rajib Samdani at the gallery. Samdani collected the

Fashion house Foring is celebrating this February 21 with a different view. Their new collection includes saris, panjabis, kamiz sets, t-shirts etc. in black, white, and grey.

And let's not forget the merchandise, from posters to figures to custom art; nothing is too big or too small for the crowds of fans! Social media has made it easier to connect and showcase an individual's work, and Comically Drawn- a venture from Puja Sarkar, is already making the rounds in this virtual gallery. For its beginnings, Sarkar's own words are the best to relate, “It just happened.”

For this sombre month of February, Rang Bagladesh's latest collection features black and white as well as ash and off-white as the prime colours for their clothes.

Throughout the month of February, Kay Kraft is offering their latest collection reflecting the solemn tone of the month. The collection features motifs with Bangla alphabets and words. For colours -- black, red, grey and white have been given precedence.

Popular fashion outlet Megh is celebrating Ekushey February with their latest collection of panjabis, saris, children's frocks, and t-shirts. These comfortable clothes are in black and white to match the month's tone.

Sadakalo has always been sought after when it comes to their clothing lineup during the solemn month of February. This year's collection features lines from poet Anil Sarkar. Besides the saris, panjabis, shirts and t-shirts, Sadakalo is also featuring matching mother-daughter and father-son sets. The collection also includes the Bangla alphabet in block print, screen print and in embroidery.

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Focusing on motifs instead of colour, Sadakalo have brought in new designs in their line-up to celebrate Valentine's Day and spring. The

The Westin Dhaka has something for everyone this Valentine's Day from luxury packages to gourmet delights and many more.

bKash Limited, is offering a 10 percent cash back to its customers if they purchase books from the month long 'Amar Ekushey

Amari Dhaka brings you the perfect luxury packages on this Valentine's Day for you and your loved ones. Their flagship restaurant,

MIB Spirit - Made in Bangladesh is all set to launch their brand new outlet in Banani.

Dhaka Regency's rooftop garden restaurant, Grill On The Skyline, has a variety of Valentine's Day celebrations in store for their valued

Make this Falgun more colorful with Aarong's Shop & Earn offer. Spend Tk 3,000 at any

Lassi is not just a popular summer drink but there are different versions of it made throughout the entire Indian sub-continent.

For the first time, the Commonwealth's 52 countries are uniting to celebrate the power and potential of artisans for sustainable

Pets are lovely. Be it cats or dogs, our furry little friends take a lot of the blues away from our mundane day to day lives. But not all