Hasin Rowshan Jahan, an honours student of the Department ofHistory of Dhaka University, has won the country’s first and only female modelhunt contest ‘Veet-Channel i Top Model 2011’ award. She was declared as the top model after performing in thecolourful grand finale of the contest, which was held at a city hotel onTuesday night. Sanzida ... Read more
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Bexi Fabrics-Anyadin Eid Fashion show
Fortnightly Anyadin, in association with Bexi Fabrics, arranged an Eid fashion show on the evening of 24 July at the Hall of Fame auditorium of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the city. In an effort to diversify the Eid fashion and to promote local brands, Anyadin started the first episode of this show back ... Read more
Cindy Crawford, 45, still has her sensational supermodel figure
She began her career in the early 80’s at just 16-years-old. But almost three decades later, Cindy Crawford proves that she still has her supermodel figure as she poses for a new campaign for Deichman Shoes in the middle of a busy New York street, the Daily Mail reports. The 45-year-old beauty looked stunning as ... Read more
How Kate Middleton became the Royal Recessionista
By Lorna Hogg for Irish Independent First she was Waity-Katy – as everyone wondered when she would get married. Then she was the Fairytale Bride when she wowed the world at her wedding in Westminster Abbey. Now she’s Princess Prudent — the royal who recognises a recession . . . Kate Middleton style gallery She ... Read more
Dhaka’s fashion triumph
A week of international, national and regional fashion shows, exhibitions, workshops, and roundtables – Dhaka Fashion Week has come a long way. Writes Nadee Naboneeta Imran Dhaka Fashion Week (DFW), which began in 2008 as the brainchild of Kawshiki Nasser Tupa and Fakhrul Chowdhury, stepped into its fourth year last week, hosting a range of ... Read more
Dhaka Fashion Week 2011 Begins tomorrow
The four-day-long Dhaka Fashion Week 2011 is set to start tomorrow (June 15) with a photography exhibition on fashion at Izumi, in Gulshan, Dhaka, according to a press release. There will also be an exhibition at University of South Asia, Banani. Fashion Week 2011 will also have a roundtable discussion on June 16 at the ... Read more
Wigs on pages of history
In ancient Egypt, both males and females wore wigs made either from human hair, sheep’s wool or vegetable fibers, depending upon their social status. There were a number of benefits for Egyptians from shaving their heads. First it was more comfortable in the hot Egyptian climate not to have hair. Secondly, a baldhead helped avoid ... Read more
Branding Chittagong 2011
Limelight on Tribal Lifestyles The Branding Chittagong 2011 event was organized on 12 February 2011 by theDesigners’ Forum, a coalition of Chittagong based designers. With a spectacular fashion show, painting expo, musical evening and traditional cuisine, it was a night that celebrated Chittagong in all its colour, diversity and glory. The event, organized at the ... Read more
How did Katy Perry keep THAT dress on?
It takes a brave woman to step out in almost any of the outfits Katy Perry squeezes her curves into but her latest dress was daring even by her standards. The 26-year-old singer was promoting her newly-released fragrance, Purr, in Mexico City but it was her purple frock that drew most of the attention. Low-cut ... Read more
Jennifer Lopez becomes Venus ambassador
Jennifer Lopez has become the first-ever global brand ambassador for Gillette Venus razors The singer-and-actress stars in a new campaign for the firm to promote their new shavers, in which she flaunts her smooth legs by the beach, as well as recorded her own rendition of the classic pop hit ‘Venus’. Jennifer will also help ... Read more
Natalie Portman Goes Topless for Fragrance Ad
Natalie Portman has stripped naked for the new Miss Dior fragrance ad. The 29-year-old actress has been photographed wearing nothing but a black bow in her hair as she stares into the camera while modestly covering up her breasts with her arms. Portman was snapped by photographer Tim Walker for the ad campaign and will ... Read more
Scarlett poses with new designs of MANGO winter
October 30, 2010 (Spain): Once again, Scarlett Johansson, one of the most internationally-famous models, will feature in the new MANGO winter campaign. This is the third time the actress has launched the firm’s new designs since she became the face of the brand last year. A typical London residence was the setting chosen by MANGO ... Read more
Miss US crowned Miss World 2010
Alexandria Mills, an 18-year-old American, was named Miss World 2010 after competing against 114 other young women for the title. The Kentucky resident was crowned during a televised ceremony in Sanya, southern China, on October 30. “It’s a cliché but this really is a dream come true,” she was quoted as saying on the Miss ... Read more
22-year-old Mexican crowned Miss Universe
A 22-year-old Mexican won the Miss Universe pageant Monday night after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience it’s important to teach kids family values. Jimena Navarrete of Guadalajara was first to answer an interview question Monday night and the last of 83 contestants standing in the headline-grabbing pageant on the Las Vegas ... Read more
Scarlett Johansson, once again face for MANGO campaign
Scarlett Johansson, one of the most internationally famous actresses of the moment, has once again placed herself under the orders of the photographer Mario Sorrenti to star in the new MANGO campaign for the Autumn/Winter 2010-2011. An emblematic residence in Los Angeles was the setting chosen by MANGO for the photo shoot, led by the ... Read more
Diana dress ‘is fashion history’
A Chilean museum said it was willing to pay a princely sum for one of Diana, Princess of Wales’ first official gowns because it was an important piece of fashion history. The strapless, silk taffeta dress’ revealing cut and striking black colour caused a minor scandal when the then Lady Diana Spencer was pictured wearing ... Read more
Dhaka Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow
Dhaka Fashion Week 2010, a two day event, begins tomorrow (June 4) at 7:00 pm at Dhaka Club. Fourteen eminent fashion houses of Bangladesh will display their exclusive summer collections at the event. ‘Forty prominent models will scorch the ramps clad with wide-ranging apparels including sari, salwar-kameez, panjabi, fatua , tribal wear and fusion made ... Read more
Glamour and sparkle at wedding fair
All the latest designs in Asian wedding lenghas and saris were on show at the Asian wedding and lifestyle exhibition. The two-day event which took place at Manchester Central attracted visitors from all over the north-west. The main attraction was the glitzy fashion shows highlighting the latest trends for both men and
Victoria Beckham’s Fashion Test
Victoria Beckham will only design clothes she would wear. The former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer – whose upmarket clothing ranges have been critically acclaimed – admits she’s a perfectionist when it comes to her work so creates outfits she would be prepared to buy. She said: “The sales have been phenomenal. It’s been a challenge – ... Read more
Sushmita Sen acts as show stopper for LFW Day 4
September 22, 2009 (India): The invitation was to the grandest wedding of the season at the most dazzling venue, with a zardozi encrusted stage at Lakme Fashion Week; when Philips presented a stunning bridal collection by top Bollywood designer, Vikram Phadnis with one of the most beautiful women in the universe, Bollywood’s sensational beauty queen, ... Read more