Fashion
Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81
Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died Thursday at 81.
Westwood’s eponymous fashion house announced her death on social media platforms, saying she died peacefully. A cause was not disclosed.
“Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better,” the statement said.
Westwood’s fashion career began in the 1970s when her radical approach to urban street style took the world by storm. But she went on to enjoy a long career highlighted by a string of triumphant runway shows and museum exhibitions.
The name Westwood became synonymous with style and attitude even as she shifted focus from year to year, her range vast and her work never predictable.
As her stature grew, she seemed to transcend fashion. The young woman who had scorned the British establishment eventually became one of its leading lights, even as she kept her hair dyed that trademark bright shade of orange.
Andrew Bolton, curator of The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, said Westwood and Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren — her onetime partners — “gave the punk movement a look, a style, and it was so radical it broke from anything in the past.”
“The ripped shirts, the safety pins, the provocative slogans,” Bolton said. “She introduced postmodernism. It was so influential from the mid-70s. The punk movement has never dissipated — it’s become part of our fashion vocabulary. It’s mainstream now.”
Westwood’s long career was full of contradictions: She was a lifelong rebel honored several times by Queen Elizabeth II. She dressed like a teenager even in her 60s and became an outspoken advocate of fighting climate change, warning of planetary doom.
In her punk days, Westwood’s clothes were often intentionally shocking: T-shirts decorated with drawings of naked boys and “bondage pants” with sadomasochistic overtones were standard fare in her popular London shops. But Westwood was able to transition from punk to haute couture without missing a beat, keeping her career going without stooping to self-caricature.
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“She was always trying to reinvent fashion. Her work is provocative, it’s transgressive. It’s very much rooted in the English tradition of pastiche and irony and satire. She is very proud of her Englishness, and still she sends it up,” Bolton said.
One of those contentious designs featured a swastika, an inverted image of Jesus Christ on the cross and the word “Destroy.” In an autobiography written with Ian Kelly, she said it was meant as part of a statement against politicians torturing people, citing Chile’s Augusto Pinochet. When asked if she regretted the swastika in a 2009 interview with Time magazine, Westwood said no.
“I don’t, because we were just saying to the older generation, ‘We don’t accept your values or your taboos, and you’re all fascists,’” she responded.
She approached her work with gusto in her early years, but later seemed to tire of the clamor and buzz. After decades of designing, she sometimes spoke wistfully of moving beyond fashion so she could concentrate on environmental matters and educational projects.
“Fashion can be so boring,” she told The Associated Press after unveiling one of her new collections at a 2010 show. “I’m trying to find something else to do.”
Her runway shows were always the most chic events, drawing stars from the glittery world of film, music, and television who wanted to bask in Westwood’s reflected glory. But still she spoke out against consumerism and conspicuous consumption, even urging people not to buy her expensive, beautifully made clothes.
“I just tell people, stop buying clothes,” she said. “Why not protect this gift of life while we have it? I don’t take the attitude that destruction is inevitable. Some of us would like to stop that and help people survive.”
Westwood’s activism extended to supporting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, posing in a giant birdcage in 2020 to try to halt his extradition to the U.S. She even designed the dress Stella Moris wore when she married Assange this past March at a London prison.
Westwood was self-taught, with no formal fashion training. She told Marie Claire magazine that she learned how to make her own clothes as a teenager by following patterns. When she wanted to sell 1950s-style clothes at her first shop, she found old clothes in markets and took them apart to understand the cut and construction.
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Westwood was born in the Derbyshire village of Glossop on April 8, 1941. Her family moved to London in 1957 and she attended art school for one term.
She met McLaren in the 1960s while working as a primary school teacher after separating from her first husband, Derek Westwood. She and McLaren opened a small shop in Chelsea in 1971, the tail end of the “Swinging London” era ushered in by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
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The shop changed its name and focus several times, operating as “SEX” — Westwood and McLaren were fined in 1975 for an “indecent exhibition” there — and “World’s End” and “Seditionaries.”
Among the workers at their shop was Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock, who called Westwood “a one off, driven, single minded, talented lady” in a statement to The Associated Press.
He said it was a privilege “to have rubbed shoulders with her in the mid ’70s at what was the birth of punk and the worldwide waves it created that still continue to echo and resound today for the disaffected, hipper and wised up around the globe.”
“Vivienne is gone and the world is already a less interesting place,” tweeted Chrissie Hynde, the frontwoman of the Pretenders and another former employee.
Westwood moved into a fresh type of designing with her “Pirates” collection, exhibited in her first catwalk show in 1981. That breakthrough is credited with taking Westwood in a more traditional direction, showing her interest in incorporating historical British designs into contemporary clothes.
It was also an important step in an ongoing rapprochement between Westwood and the fashion world. The rebel eventually became one of its most celebrated stars, known for reinterpreting opulent dresses from the past and often finding inspiration in 18th century paintings.
But she still found ways to shock: Her Statue of Liberty corset in 1987 is remembered as the start of “underwear as outerwear” trend.
She eventually branched out into a range of business activities, including an alliance with Italian designer Giorgio Armani, and developed her ready-to-wear Red Label line, her more exclusive Gold Label line, a menswear collection and fragrances called Boudoir and Libertine. Westwood shops opened in New York, Hong Kong, Milan and several other major cities.
She was named designer of the year by the British Fashion Council in 1990 and 1991.
Her uneasy relationship with the British establishment is perhaps best exemplified by her 1992 trip to Buckingham Palace to receive an Order of the British Empire medal: She wore no underwear, and posed for photographers in a way that made that abundantly clear.
Apparently the queen was not offended: Westwood was invited back to receive the even more auspicious designation of Dame Commander of the British Empire — the female equivalent of a knighthood — in 2006.
Westwood is survived by her second husband, the Austrian-born designer Andreas Kronthaler who had a fashion line under her brand, and two sons.
The first, fashion photographer Ben Westwood, was her son with Derek Westwood. The second, Joe Corre — her son with McLaren — co-founded the upscale Agent Provocateur lingerie line and once burned what he said was a collection of punk memorabilia worth millions: “Punk was never, never meant to be nostalgic,” he said.
In the era of RMG, showcasing the Majestic Silks of Bangladesh
Highlighting the glorious and rich history of Bangladesh's fantabulous silk industry, eminent fashion designer Maheen Khan, in partnership with HSBC, organised an exclusive fashion show titled ‘Majestic Silks of Bangladesh’ at Gulshan Lake Park in the capital on Saturday.
In cooperation with Gulshan Society, the event showcased trendy fashionwear based on Bangladeshi silk, presented by 50 top models in the country.
The event was joined by cultural personalities and diplomats from various countries including Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan, Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Heru Subolo, and more.
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10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine
Have you ever wondered how Korean women have such beautiful, radiant, and well-toned skin? The reason is that most beauty-conscious Korean women follow a 10-step skincare routine that makes their skin look like it never ages. To protect your precious skin from dirt and the effects of weather it is essential to follow some skin care steps on a regular basis. Let’s take a look at the 10-step Korean skincare routine.
Korean 10-Step Beauty Care Regimen
Before using Korean products, you need to test whether your skin is sensitive or not. To test this apply the product on the back side of your hand and wait for 24 hours to see the result. If you don’t see any reactions to your skin, you can start using the Korean beauty regimen.
Oil Cleanser
The first step is using an oil cleanser to remove makeup and dirt. Koreans have a very comprehensive approach to their skin. They believe in treating their skin gently, and double-cleansing is most of them to care for their skin.
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You may know that oil and water push back each other. So it is not wise to start with a water-based cleanser because it will not remove oily impurities. With oil cleanser, you can just ensure your skin is free of SPF, makeup, and the body’s natural sebum.
To do an oil massage, mildly pat it in a circular motion on your face for three minutes. This massage will increase blood flow and allow the cells to carry out their functions smoothly.
Foam Cleanser
The follow-up of the oil cleanser is the using a foaming or waterproof cleanser that will remove the piled-up dirt, sweat, and excess chemicals. The cleansers, together cleanse the skin closely.
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However, foaming cleansers have a bad reputation in that they dry and strip the skin because of their high pH and sulfate value. So you are recommended to use a gentle, hydrating, low pH, water-based natural cleanser in your daily skincare routine.
If you have sensitive skin it would be better to use DIY cleaners. Thus your skin gets the cleanse it needs without any harm.
Exfoliant
Your next step in your skincare regimen after foam cleanser can be exfoliation. Exfoliant instantly gives you baby-soft and smooth skin. You need to be aware of two types of exfoliators: physical and chemical.
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A physical exfoliator is a crooked tool that throws away the topmost layer of skin. Sugar scrubs, cleansing towels, and peeling gels can be best among many others.
However, chemical exfoliators are primarily made up of acids including AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs. Although the word ‘acid’ might seem terrifying, they are very effective too! A chemical exfoliator helps scrap away your dead skin cells and encourages cell turnover and refresh. A chemical exfoliator works on the skin barrier and sinks into the deeper layers of your skin also.
If you have sensitive skin, physical exfoliators are usually not recommended for you as they only work on the surface of the skin.
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Toner
Toners in the K-Beauty skincare routine are not the same as other Western toners. They are exceptionally milder and gentler. The great thing is that they provide the first layer of hydration after your cleaning and exfoliating. Korean toners are not alcohol-laden.
They put together the balance of the pH level in your skin. The ingredients of Korean toners sink deeper into the skin by drenching it with hydration. In a word, these awesome products prep your skin for the next steps that follow in your 10-step skin care regimen.
You can use cotton pads to apply the toner so any remaining dirt can be easily absorbed by the cotton.
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Essence
Essence is another unique step that is only found in the Korean skin care regimen. Essence cares for your skin with hydration. If you compare your skin to a sponge, what will be the scenario?
When the sponge is dry, it loses its ability to absorb, but, when you hydrate it by dipping it in a bowl of water, it will work much more efficiently because it has been sufficiently hydrated.
The using process of essence is very easy. Take a few drops on your fingertips and massage them gently on the skin.
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Serum
Now your skin is clear and your skin will absorb the more important ingredients effectively. Serums have active ingredients that effectively target and treat skin issues like dark spots, wrinkles, pigmentation, and dullness. To improve your overall skin, this step of the Korean skincare regimen is essential.
You want to use a weekly ampoule pack in your Korean 10-step skincare routine to balance out your chemical use. Try to apply the serum daily. Take a small amount of the product onto your palm and pat it gently on your skin.
Sheet Mask
Sheet masks are enriched with beneficial vitamins and minerals. They are hydrating also to keep your skin soft and supple. Sheet masks are great to give your skin an enormous dose of moisture, and clarifying marks. It also gives the skin the glow it requires.
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You will find a standard-size sheet mask meant suitable for your face shapes and sizes. Apply it to your face and keep it on for 20-30 minutes. To get an instant glow, you can use a sheet mask.
Eye Cream
You will get active ingredients to target various concerns related to the sensitive eye area in eye cream. An eye cream provides a moisturizing and sealing effect. To treat your eye area first, apply eye cream before your moisturizer.
Take a very small amount of eye cream and smoothly apply it around the eye area.
Moisturiser
Koreans love moisturizer because it gives skin the water it needs to be well hydrated. However, you need to introduce moisturizer to the skin almost last, as many moisturizers contain plosives. These ingredients have a hydrophobic film on the surface of the skin. They form a thin layer of oil on the skin to prevent water from evaporating.
Massage moisturizer on your skin for 10 to 15 minutes.
SPF
SPF guards your skin and protects it from sun rays. You can use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent UVA and UVB rays from damaging your skin.
For oily skin, use a physical sunblock or mineral sunscreen.
Bottom Line
Taking care of your skin is a form of self-care and self-love. Although these 10 steps of the Korean skin care routine are time-consuming, once you are habituated to these steps, these steps won’t take much time at all. However, don’t forget to check the authenticity of the skin care products before applying them to your precious skin. If you face any skin-related problem consult with a dermatologist without delay.
Bangladesh participates in Fashion World Tokyo
Bangladesh has participated in "Fashion World Tokyo (FaW), the largest trade show for the fashion industry in Japan.
To retain the prevailing market share and augment Bangladesh’s export to Japan market, Fashion World Tokyo will play significant role, said the government.
The trade show held from October 18-20, brought all kinds of fashion wear, apparel, bag, shoes, textile, leather, fashion accessory and fashion sourcing from all over the world, with around 600 exhibitors.
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan Shahabuddin Ahmed inaugurated Bangladesh Pavilion on October 18 at the Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.
Japan is the 11th largest export destination of Bangladesh.
In FY 2021-22, Bangladesh exported goods worth US$ 1353.85 million to Japan which is 14.38% higher than the previous financial year.
Under the market development initiative of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh, 30 (thirty) reputed exporters belonging to the apparel industry as well as leather goods are participating in this fair.
RX Japan Limited, one of the world's reputed event organizers, is organizing the event.
Ambassador along with other Embassy officials visited Bangladeshi booths while Dr. Ariful Haque, Minister (Commerce) of the Embassy accompanied and introduced Bangladeshi companies as well as NRB exhibitors.
Bangladeshi exhibitors got good responses from the Japanese buyers, said the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday.
In the evening on 18th October, Embassy of Bangladesh, Tokyo organized Bangladesh FaW Networking Event at Conference Tower of Tokyo Big Sight with the participation of Bangladeshi exhibitors, Japanese companies, NRB Exhibitors and invited guests from Japanese entities.
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Ambassador Shahabuddin Ahmed delivered welcome remarks and requested NRB Businessmen to help Bangladeshi exhibitors to expand their business in Japan market.
The other speakers include Toshinaga Ikue, from UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Nishizawa from Japan Chamber, Hajime Suzuki, Chief Director, International Sales, RX Japan, Mohammad Hatem, Executive President, BKMEA and Embassy Officials.
The networking event was moderated by Dr. Ariful Haque, Minister (Commerce) of the Embassy.
The EPB has been participating in the fair with a good number of exporters along with leading sector players for over a decade.
Gold’s Shiny Secret: How to clean gold jewelry right way
From time immemorial Gold has been precious for many reasons. Lustrous shine with unique metallic qualities has made it a premium choice for jewelry. The difficult extraction process has made it scarce. Gold is considered a valuable investment. Its increasing value forecasts that Gold will remain costly in the future. Since gold is easily tarnishable over time, the cleanliness of gold is essential. Let’s take a look at the secret of how to clean gold jewelry properly and preserve the shine forever.
When to clean gold jewelry
You need to clean the Gold jewelry that you wear regularly. Gentle weekly cleaning is good if a piece of jewelry seems dirty. The jewelry that you use on special occasions should be cleaned to get rid of dirt, smudges, or damage. However, deep cleaning is recommended after exposure to serious dirt, debris, or chemicals.
Gentle frequent cleaning of gold jewelry helps extend the life of the jewelry and keeps it looking shiny and new.
How to Clean Gold Jewelry at Home
If you don’t like to spend money on commercial products, you can clean your gold jewelry at home. At home, you clean your gold jewelry in two ways:
Mild Clean
First, take a little dishwashing liquid and mix it well with a bowl of water. Sink the gold jewelry instantly and then gently clean crevices and design details with a soft toothbrush or eyebrow brush. Then put the jewelry in a wire strainer and rinse under cool running water. Next, dry it with a soft cotton cloth or tissue.
Strong Clean
First, mix a bit of soft detergent in warm water in a shallow dish. Never use hot water. Then add a few drops of ammonia to that water. Now soak your jewelry in the bowl for 15 minutes.
Take a baby-size soft toothbrush and lift each piece of jewelry out of the bowl to brush piece by piece, and brush any links, clasps, and tight chains gently with the toothbrush. When your brush is done, rinse the cleaned jewelry quickly under cool running water. Finally, dry your cleaned jewelry carefully with a paper towel or regular cloth.
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Professional Cleaning of Gold Jewelry
Although professional cleaning of gold jewelry is an expensive method, it is the safest and the most effective way of cleaning gold jewelry.
For professional cleaning, you need to take your jewelry to a jeweler and they clean with an ultrasonic cleaning machine. They soak the jewelry in a container of liquid, send high-frequency vibrations through the liquid, and, almost instantly, the dirt and grime drop off.
You can save some money by cleaning several jewelry items at a time.
How to Clean White Gold or Gold-Plated Jewelry
You must clean the white gold or gold-plated jewelry with a mild dish soap soak but don’t scrub or rub with anything that is harsh. You can clean all colors of gold like rose gold and white gold in the same way.
The following steps can help you:
-Mop down after each wear with a soft cloth or a jewelry cloth.
-Bathe the jewelry in a small bowl with warm water and a few drops of mild soap.
-Remove dirt.
-Dry thoroughly.
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Cleaning gold jewelry with gemstones
The usual stones can withstand the above-mentioned gentle cleaning process of gold ornaments. However, if your jewelry contains diamond, ruby, sapphire, and most semi-precious gemstones including amethyst, aquamarine, or rose quartz, you should be more careful and attentive while cleaning your jewelry because a softer and gentler cleaning is needed to keep the stones safe.
Some extra care is needed to clean the prongs and areas behind or under the gemstones to get them extra clean.
Do not sink or expose emerald, pearl, and opal jewelry in liquid. Because soaking water and any chemicals can cause permanent discoloration or damage to the silky textures of these stones.
So, it is recommended to avoid submerging any treated gemstones, particularly those with a non-permanent coating. You can just clean the stone-embedded gold jewelry with a soft cloth. It would be safe to clean the jewelry through a professional cleaning service.
Some stones like cubic zirconia or crystals can withstand a brief gentle cleaning. However, should not sink them in water or scrub them with harsh things. But if you think a deeper cleaning is required, bring them to a professional.
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Hazards to Avoid When Cleaning Gold Jewelry
You have to avoid particular substances while cleaning gold jewelry as the metal gold has a high chance of tarnishing:
Soap
Avoid soaps whose ingredients are unknown to you. First, know about the ingredients and then use the soaps. It is safer to use basic dishwasher soap to clean gold jewelry.
Chlorine
In high temperatures, Chlorine can permanently damage or discolor your gold ornaments.
Bottom Line
Gold jewelry’s cleaning process is simple and easy. By using a few household products and tricks, you can clean gold jewelry at home. Following the above-mentioned tips to clean gold jewelry, you can get your gold sparkling and shining like new. Make sure you practice good hygiene during the cleaning process. You can also use commercial jewelry cleaners.
Migration trends at New York Fashion Week
The New York Fashion Week, one of the most prestigious fashion events of the year, became a celebration of diversity and inclusion earlier last month when designers backed by the No Nation Fashion initiative showcased their creations on the catwalk.
The three outfits presented by No Nation Fashion at the event were designed to reflect the journey of migrants – from the earliest nomad way of life to resilience and the ability to rebuild and adapt, and inclusion through social and cultural integration at their destinations.
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Launched as a way for people in transit centres to improve their sewing skills in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021, No Nation Fashion has come a long way, according to UN News.
Those involved graduated from creating reusable masks, providing protection against Covid-19, to designing unique items of clothing, and accessories.
Spray-painted on the body: Bella Hadid’s Paris Fashion Week dress breaks internet
With her spray-on outfit at the Coperni fashion show in Paris, Bella Hadid almost completely crashed the internet.
The supermodel turned heads during Paris Fashion Week on September 30 at the Coperni fashion show when she strutted down the runway.
When Hadid arrived at the centre of the stage, three technicians painted a layer of white latex on her, as she stood tall and still, according to an NBC New York report.
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The 25-year-old extended her arms one by one as they applied the coat of paint, watching as their labour gradually morphed into a mid-length dress with a high-rise slit. Hadid then sashayed down the runway, showcasing her new custom-made outfit when the piece of art was finished.
Fabrican, a sprayable fabric created in 2003 that hardens into clothing, was used to create the dress. The inventor Manel Torres apparently conceived a fabric that would “magically have the look of clothing and fit the body like a second skin”. Years of study and testing led to the creation of Fabrican, a fabric that can be sprayed from an aerosol can.
On TikTok, Hadid’s runway performance has already gone viral, NBC New York says. Some users have also drawn comparisons between it and the iconic Alexander McQueen Spring 1999 fashion presentation, in which Shalom Harlow spun while two robots sprayed her white garment with yellow and black paint.
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Following the performance in the Coperni fashion show during Paris Fashion Week 2022, Bella Hadid posted many close-up photos of the design on her Instagram, generating tons of positive feedback from followers and other fashionistas.
Where to learn modelling, grooming in Dhaka?
Do you aspire to build a modelling career? Or, have you ever felt the necessity of grooming? The career prospects of modelling are widening day by day due to the diversified ways of product promotions along with the constantly changing advertising world.
Besides, with smartness and beauty, the concept of grooming is appearing like the most quintessence version of oneself. Therefore, many career-conscious people are getting concerned with their grooming and appearances.
If you are looking for a school to learn modelling or grooming, stay with us. Here are 5 popular modelling and grooming schools at Dhaka city in Bangladesh.
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Top Modelling, Grooming Schools in Dhaka
Thanzil's Creation
Thanzil Jony is a famous choreographer. He has collaborated with various actors and models, ranging from Ananta Jalil to Hero Alom. But what really sets him apart is the grooming school he runs under the name "Thanzil's Creation," There he teaches the art of modelling to more than two hundred young men and women.
After studying in fashion design, Thanzil works in the fields of fashion grooming and choreography. He took the first step toward a career in choreography via Azra Mahmud.
Owned and operated by Thanzil Jony, Stylish grooming school, started its journey in November 2020. Aspiring models can attend Thanzil's weekly sessions at this school to learn the fundamentals of the modelling industry.
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Troyee-Centro Grooming Academy
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Troyee Centro Grooming Academy is the model grooming institution that has been around for the longest. Here you can learn fashion modelling, anchoring, acting, and other related skills. Troyee Photography Studio is not only spacious and cosy; but also offers parking facilities.
The Troyee Centro Grooming Academy is one of the best grooming academies to offer professional grooming courses in Bangladesh to learn makeup, from professional to personal grooming. The institution aims to simplify cosmetics in economical and spectacular ways.
Lina's Grooming Studio
Lina Khan has been working in the Fashion World of Bangladesh for around two eras. She has collaborated with numerous local and foreign fashion shows and fashion houses. She has achieved different awards and formed an outstanding reputation for herself.
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Lina Khan believes that the present is a time of fashion. She thinks that one’s very sense of fashion and style manifests his or her taste in beauty and creativity. Hence is her effort to spread creativity among others. She finds herself extremely successful in her field and declares her dedication to spreading Bangladesh's very style and fashion to the farthest corner of Bangladesh. With that aim in her mind, she has established a fashion grooming house named Lina's Grooming Studio.
Lina Khan wants to help people transform themselves into models and actors with her studio. The studio has already got contracts from different brands and international institutions. She will bring Lina’s Grooming Studio into the limelight by arranging fashion shows, shooting business advertisements, and other activities.
The Global Grooming Studio
The Global Grooming Studio is a school of great calibre that prepares students for the competitive and demanding world of the glamour industry. This establishment offers guidelines to those who dream of living a life illuminated by the stars. This school aims to provide budding stars with valuable guidance.
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Aspiring fashion models can participate in basic and advanced modelling courses. They learn how to apply their abilities for fashion modelling, ramp modelling, modelling auditions, print modelling, giving auditions, editorial modelling, product modelling, runway modelling, and many other types of modelling via this expanded curriculum.
After taking these courses, it opens up doors for employment options for the trainees in the glitzy and competitive world of the fashion and advertising industries.
Azra Mahmood's Talent Camp
Azra Mahmood's Talent Camp is the first institution of its type, and it is where aspiring models who have been carefully selected may participate in modelling and grooming programs. This institution wants to be a game changer by making its influence known in the worldwide sector. With the specific goal of making the Bangladeshi modelling business more structured and professional, this organisation's emphasis is on being a global force.
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Mentors at Azra Mahmood's Talent Camp are prominent figures in the modelling business. These individuals will instruct and guide aspiring models, and then help them get their start in the glamorous fashion world. The mentors will provide the next generation with the appropriate push via the connections that they have formed with the most talented photographers, designers, and other industry specialists.
The camp’s creed applies to many fields other than the modelling business. In addition to providing instruction in professional modelling, the institution provides programs in developing personal image, training for corporations, and fashion for children.
Conclusion
A career in modelling or competing in beauty pageants is unquestionably a prestigious occupation that provides many opportunities to see the world and interact with diverse individuals. Even with all of these advantages, becoming successful in this sector requires a noteworthy amount of laborious effort.
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In this line of work, Educational credentials are less important than a person's physical characteristics and the traits they bring to the table. Professional training can hone the inherent skills of a novice model. The modelling courses that are provided at the above-mentioned modelling and grooming schools in Dhaka cover all the facets related to the subject, including ramp modelling, print modelling, and video modelling.
Even if you are not interested in professional modelling, grooming skills can help you advance in professional life.
Miss England finalist becomes first in 94 years to compete without makeup
A 20-year-old politics student from London has reached the Miss England final, becoming the first beauty queen to compete without wearing any makeup in the pageant's 94-year history.
Melisa Raouf, who wowed the judges by strutting her stuff completely makeup-free, said she wants to promote inner beauty and challenge the beauty ideals perpetuated on social media.
The 20-year-old moved forward at the pageant's semifinals Monday after opting for a barefaced look. Now, she will compete in the finals this October for the crown.
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"It means a lot to me as I feel many girls of different ages wear makeup because they feel pressured to do so," Melisa told The Independent.
"If one is happy in their own skin we should not be made to cover up our face with makeup. Our flaws make us who we are and that is what makes every individual unique," she added.
How to find right perfume, body spray for you
The perfume lovers often face challenges to choose the right kind of perfume or body spray according to persona. Of course, you need to choose the right perfume to compliment your body chemistry, age, and personality. Keep reading to have tips to find the right perfume or body spray that smells beautiful, not just on you, but also on everyone else in your life!
Differences among perfume, mist, and body spray
Before going to know the differences between perfume, mist, and body spray, it is important to know what perfume, mist, and body spray exactly are!
What is a Perfume?
Perfume is a Latin word that means ‘to smoke through. It is a combination of concentrated essential oils and solvents that emits a pleasing aroma. It has a long history although modern perfumery began in the 19th century. Maybe perfumery first began in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus valley civilization. Then wealthy people used it to get rid of unpleasant body odours.
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What is Body Mist?
The body mist is also a variety of perfumes but it is less concentrated, lighter, and softer. It's delicate, and a pleasant smell lasts up to 4 hours. Its smell decreases within a short time. You can use it in various places of the body. Body mists are a combination of water, alcohol, and essential oils. It has small amounts of aromatic extracts also.
What is Body Spray?
Body spray is like an aerosol deodorant. You can use it elsewhere on the body along with the armpits. They are lighter in strength than perfume. They are usually less expensive and double as deodorant.
Which one to buy - perfume, body spray or mist?
The main difference between body mist and perfume is that body mists are less concentrated and lighter than perfumes. Perfumes are highly concentrated and heavier. But both have the quality to give a pleasant smell and help to prevent unpleasant body odours.
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However, you can apply body mists to the skin and on pulse points including the neck, behind the ears, under the armpits, insides of wrists, elbows, and knees, and perfumes on the clothes.
You can also use perfume on the skin; but if you have a skin irritation problem, it would be wise not to use it on the skin.
Perfumes are generally more costly than body mists. The position of body spray is between deodorant and cologne. Body spray is virtually a super light perfume with about 0.5% perfume oil concentrations. They cover up a slight stench but don’t go directly on the underarms as they do not neutralise any odorous bacteria. So, we cannot call body spray a deodorant, either.
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How to choose perfect perfume, body spray, mist for you
Know your natural bodies oils
First, know your natural body's oils, and then select your perfume. For instance, don’t choose lime-scented products if you are sensitive to smells or have dry skin.
Consider your skin type
Spray perfume in the right places so that it lasts longer. Naturally, the perfume comes in contact with the skin. If you have dry skin, there are high chances that it gets blown and carried away after some time.
On the other hand, when you have oily skin or normal skin, the perfume may last a bit longer. Therefore, choose perfume accordingly.
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Know your personality
Choose and purchase the best perfume depending on your taste and preference. Ask yourself about your likes and dislikes. Put emphasis on your likes.
If you are very calm and tranquil in your behaviour, choose a perfume that is mild and publicly discreet. Moreover, always select the fragrance according to your personality. Remember, your choice of perfume shows your personality to the people.
Do research
When you know your natural body oils, and personal taste, start research on perfumes. You can make a list of the diverse fragrances and brands you have loved or suit to your taste. Know the cost of the most expensive perfumes all over the world. Also keep an idea of price ranges and features of perfumes of different brands. Your list will help you to choose the best one while you are at the counter.
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Learn different flavours
Everyone wants his or her own signature smell. To achieve this you have to choose the perfume correctly. You need to choose perfumes depending on the places you will wear.For instance, you can pick citrus, fruity, and fresh flavour for attending offices, colleges, parties, or weddings. You may also choose an oriental or spicy fragrance that includes vanilla and raisins.
Plan a budget
Actually, branded perfumes are very costly. Most people belong to a middle-class salary and obviously won’t aim to own such an expensive product. So plan your budget first, then choose the minimum and maximum range to buy your perfume. Make sure you express your budget to the salesperson freely to get the right type for you.
Check Reviews
You can look for suggestions from friends. However, sometimes friends may suggest perfumes without considering or knowing your precise needs and budget. So, choosing perfume following others recommendations may not be a wise decision all the time.
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To choose the most suitable perfume for you, check out various flavours and fragrances. Then pick some perfumes that suit your requirements. Make sure you read the reviews and ratings available online to identify the best perfume from your selected ones.
Test it before purchasing
Make sure you test the perfume strip before purchasing as many perfumes have a nature to change their smell as the time passes. Note the following 3 things in a perfume:
- First note the fragrance.
- Then note the fragrance that perfume changes to after some time.
- Finally note whether you understand that the fragrance changes or becomes strong comparatively after spending 2-3 hours with it.
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Smell the trip first
First, smell the trip then wait for 10-15 minutes, and then smell it again. When you love the smell, spray it again on your skin to confirm the fragrance. You need to remember that some perfumes show unnatural behaviour on trips and skin. Therefore, pick your perfume when you exactly satisfy your thirst.
Do not smell in the bunch
Never test the perfumes one after another in a bunch as it will make you confused with the fragrance. If you cross a limit, you may end up with bad combinations for the nose. Therefore, choose the one just testing one or two items.
Bottom Line
Perfume is a symbol of your persona. You need to do some research to find the best perfume for you. Consider your own taste, skin type, body oils, age, occupation, etc. It is also necessary to learn about different flavours and price-ranges of perfumes of reputed brands. Finally, test the perfume before purchase.
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Body sprays and mists are cheaper than perfumes. Usually, perfumes last longer than body sprays. And, mists blew out faster than body sprays. To choose the perfect body spray or mist you can follow the tips mentioned above.