February 2018 www.womanthismonth.com news 6 Why on Earth…! If you’re looking for a new T-shirt dress, and have a lot of extra cash to spare, you’re in luck. A dress from French clothing brand Vetements is getting a lot of buzz — but not the good kind. The billowy, white, shortsleeved, crew-neck dress runs a whopping 61.5 inches long, and somewhat resembles a choir robe or a hospital gown complete with a slit in the back. It costs over $1,000. It's made from a machine-washable cotton fabric, so shoppers won’t have to worry about dry cleaning. Even so, this proves that sometimes fashion can be farfetched. www.today.com H&M Oops! The world of hip-hop, and really, just about anyone who's been keeping score of American history, collectively gasped when some perceived racist images from H&M's new campaign surfaced on the Internet. In this particular image, a young black boy wears a hoodie with the words "Coolest monkey in the jungle" emblazoned across the front of it. If you know about racism in the US, you already know people often referred to African Americans as primates in order to dehumanise them. With that context in mind, The Weeknd, who had aligned himself with the brand in the past, has withdrawn himself from participating in any of their operations going forward. www.xxlmag.com International luxury brand, Amouage, has launched Beach Hut Woman, the latest addition to the Midnight Flower Collection. A continuation of the narrative of its predecessor, Bracken, the fragrance captures the serenity of a deserted beach in winter. Beach Hut Woman opens with a contrast of fresh bergamot and an earthy mineral accord, and as the gentle waves of the coast drift in, the fragrance reveals its heart of driftwood accord and lisylang. With dawn breaking and the clouds unveiled by the amber sky, the rich aromas of patchouli and cashmeran envelop the dunes with memories of years gone by. The aromatic ode is a vintage flashback to mesmerising beaches and forgotten summers. Beyond the weathered beach hut and soft, white sand dunes, a garden full of bright wild flowers blooms despite the crisp, wintry air. The juxtaposition of warm and cool elements creates a scent that gives us all a sense of nostalgia. Check our social media throughout the month for a chance to win a 100ml bottle worth BD100! On Facebook, the post on the digital edition of Woman This Month recorded the highest reach and impressions. The contest to win a luxurious beauty experience at Gatsby Beauty Lounge attracted the highest engagement on Instagram. On twitter, Woman This Month's interview with Fawzia Abdulredha Nadhar got the highest impressions and clicks. Your Shout Woman This Month featured two interviews that furthered the message for women’s empowerment. The write-ups on Aysha Mutaywea and Rosaline Roy show that women have started being more assertive not only in the boardroom, but in society in general. While one encourages women to speak up and express their thoughts in the corporate world by fearlessly wondering, questioning and imagining, the other urges them to master the art of communication and be role models in their own right to future generations of women. Kudos to such trendsetters! Belle, Reef Island. I really appreciated the article on emotional eating. I feel that in this fastpaced world we live in, whether we are career women or primary caregivers for our children, the stress and pressure of being our best version at all times gets the better of us. I understood the differences in ‘hunger’ and recognised my own patterns of eating out of stress. I think I can tackle my problem better, now that I know of it, and hopefully, will practise mindful eating to keep off the extra pounds. Jenna, Hamad Town. Follow us on: Instagram: @woman_this_month Twitter: @WomanThisMonthB Facebook: Woman This Month We want to hear your thoughts on Woman This Month. Write to us at [email protected] Best Reaction on Twitter Most Liked Post on Instagram Most Liked Post on Facebook Win, Win, Win! # Trending What’s caught our eye in the news this month.
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