Ashma John

A woman’s connection with her undergarments is a unique one, and this is especially so in the case of many Guyanese women.

Earlier this week, I woke up to images of a glowing pregnant barely covered Serena Williams gracing the cover of Vanity Fair on my Instagram feed.

The memory of the spoken word can last a long time.

June is the month where special allowance is made to colour block your fashions for 30 days straight without looking ‘too much’.

The apparent natural path to follow that guarantees a fulfilled life for any woman, according to society’s standards, entails becoming a mother.

Believe it or not but my wallet hasn’t made way for trends this summer neither have I participated in  the spring cleaning ritual most fashionistas swear by.

Earlier on in April, ACED Design –a Chicago based company introduced the ‘RompHim’ to the market.

Growing up, I recollect hearing of two golden rules when it came to dressing.

There was excitement at seeing Marine Le Pen defeated by the ever-so-hot Emmanuel Macron, who also happens to be 39 (I know), in France’s recently held elections.

In a world where everything as it relates to fashion has become ordinary and lacklustre, the Met Gala is one of the few events that fashion enthusiasts look forward to.

Currently there are about 27 items in my ASOS saved bag.

When it comes to authentic personal choice and choosing what we want to wear, sometimes it isn’t as personal as we may perceive it or want it to be.

When most people hear of or contemplate on ‘bashment’ music most commonly known as dancehall music, they tend to associate it with violence, vulgarity and uncouthness.

About two weeks ago I read about an incident that took place in Canal Number One Polder, West Bank Demerara which resulted in Dameion Gordon and Vernon Beckles enduring a merciless beating and verbal abuse (inclusive of racial slurs being thrown at them).

A few weeks ago my husband gifted me a pink vintage bicycle.

People often assume that my faith is Muslim because of my first name.

Throughout this current political season where populist movements are seemingly growing thicker than wild bush and misogyny is ripe within American politics, I constantly find myself reflecting on how this will influence fashion and the industry at large.

In an era where image combined with the fitting use of social media garners immense likeability and public approval, it should come as no surprise that politicians are using this recipe to grow and strengthen their political careers.

Substance and value will never go out of style. They can be intimidated by trends, but trends are exactly what they claim to be and temporary.

Despite having a small wedding of my own, I am always giddy with excitement when I am invited to one.