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Return to red: Alta's second life in Bangali fashion

Return to red: Alta's second life in Bangali fashion

From bridal beauty to everyday style, Alta is making a confident return as fashion embraces one of Bengal's oldest traditions

The haathphool or Ratanchur turns the whole hand into the jewellery, not just the wrist or the fingers. Photo: 6 Yards Story

Beyond the Bangle: The other ornaments of the hand

Photo: AR Corporation

Glass bangles: The revival of a tradition through social media

A season for the blues

A season for the blues

Photo: TreeWear

Game day dressing: How Dhaka is wearing the World Cup

This monsoon healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp

This monsoon healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp

Desi and maximalist: How Y2K fashion resurfaced on the feed

Desi and maximalist: How Y2K fashion resurfaced on the feed

Flowers in her hair

Flowers in her hair

The Pakistani fashion wave hitting Bangladesh

The Pakistani fashion wave hitting Bangladesh

Old money, new trend: The rise of old money aesthetic in Bangladesh

Old money, new trend: The rise of old money aesthetic in Bangladesh

Red on red- an embellished sleeveless blouse with ornamental strap. Photo: Dustcoat

When the blouse becomes the star

Dusty rose handloom cotton with intricate white motifs — the kind of colour only a natural palette produces. Photo: Anushita

Handloom cotton: Your new best friend this summer

Soft white fabric blooming with mauve and brown kantha florals — understated at first glance, breathtaking up close. Photo: Sitoka

Nakshi Kantha turns couture