Fashion
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Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
Oct 17, 2024A complaint was filed on Monday by a lady from New York against the Miss America and Miss World beauty pageants, claiming that she was subjected to discrimination because she was a mother. After being disqualified... -
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Feb 1, 2024Environment watchdogs announced on Wednesday that New Zealand is poised to be among the first nations to outlaw dangerous “forever chemicals” from cosmetic items. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals” or PFAS, are... -
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
Dec 14, 2023The Miss Universe Organization said on Tuesday that the Miss Nicaragua pageant director has resigned following charges of treason and conspiracy against her in her native country, which also resulted in the incarceration of her family... -
World’s oldest beauty adviser sitting pretty
Nov 23, 2023In patriarchal 1960s Japan, Tomoko Horino’s neighbors teased her when she first started working, but at 100 years old, the world’s oldest beauty advisor is now laughing. “It was a time when married women stayed home... -
Transgender woman crowned Miss Portugal for first time
Oct 7, 2023According to Portuguese media on Friday, a transgender woman won Miss Portugal for the first time and will compete with another transgender woman for the Miss Universe crown in El Salvador. In Borba, in the district... -
21st Century Reinvention of the Sari Explored in London Show
May 19, 2023In an Indian “fashion revolution,” the sari is being recreated for the modern day, with about 60 groundbreaking specimens set to go on display at a new exhibition in London. According to curator Priya Khanchandani, the... -
Bangladesh operations to end for Grameen UNIQLO
May 12, 2023Grameen UNIQLO has declared that it will cease its operations in Bangladesh by June 18, citing that they have fulfilled a specific objective. “In view of Bangladesh’s significant economic development in recent years, as well as... -
Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant dies aged 93
Apr 14, 2023Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant has died aged 93, her family has announced. A statement from her family to the PA news agency said she “died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK this morning”. Dame Mary... -
I want to produce a Bangladeshi film: Arbaaz Khan
Apr 8, 2023It was meant to be a peaceful post-iftar evening in Dhanmondi, but Road 16 was lit up with the delight and excitement of people hoping to catch a glimpse of Indian actor, director, and producer Arbaaz... -
H&M contributes books, mannequins to BGMEA Innovation Centre, BUFT
Mar 21, 2023To aid in the education and skill development of Bangladesh’s upcoming RMG professionals, the H&M Group, a well-known multinational retail clothing company, has donated books and dressmaker mannequins to the BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology...