Harper's Bazaar India

This issue was planned at a time when India was in the clutches of a Covid-19 maelstrom… a furious, ferocious second wave that ravaged the country and its people. Now, a few weeks later, the death-toll statistics show marginal signs of dissipation, a

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“I feel like a global child, but my fashion consistently pays homage to my Indian heritage. For instance, wearing a bindi with a simple, cotton outfit from James Perse is a seamless integration for me. I have grown up with organic cotton fabrics, bri

“I can trace my first brush with art to when I was all of six-years-old,” designer Priyanka Modi tells Bazaar as we discuss her label AMPM’s Spring ’21 collection, Aarthai (from the art-i-culate series). “It was an oil on canvas that my mother had pa

7:00 A.M. I’m a morning person. The first thing I do when I wake up is sit in my balcony to soak in the rays of the rising sun. While there, I say my prayers and do around five pranayama exercises. When I was a child, my parents always encouraged my

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Hair: George Northwood, using George Northwood. Make-up: Florrie White at Bryant Artists, using Gucci and Code 8. Manicure: Sabrina Gayle at the Wall Group. Stylist’s assistant: Eden Hurley. Production: Lucy Watson Productions. Model: Alexa Chung at

“Talismans are, in my opinion, the mother of all jewellery. I am fascinated with the 200 Venus figurines from antiquity, the first of which—Venus of Hohle Fels—is dated to around 35,000 B.C.. These were often made of mammoth bone, ivory, stone, or cl

The secret to a perfect watch is in the dial size…the golden rule here, is one that lies between 38mm to about 40mm. This sublime in-between diameter ensures the right balance, making it the most flattering size to adorn. While most timekeepers make

“My journey to becoming an entrepreneur found its genesis in a personal struggle, when my one-year-old daughter developed a skin reaction to the chemicals in her moisturiser. That was when I realised that there was a dearth of natural, safe, and effe

On The Edge by Gigi Scaria, acrylic on canvas, 2020, on view at paletteartgallery.com ■

As notes of the tanpura resonate through the opening scene of The Disciple, to the sonorous voice of Pandit Vinayak Pradhan [essayed by Dr Arun Dravid, exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana and the first disciple of the Padma Vibhushan awardee, late

Harper’s Bazaar: If you could change any one thing about this world, to make it a better place for women, what would it be? Katrina Kaif: I have always championed women’s right to education. Bridging that gap is most important for any kind of progres

“Love has many meanings, loss has only one: grief. We grieve for what we have lost. Today, we are suffering a pandemic of loss. Every one of us is mourning the death of someone we knew, loved, or admired. Loss is in the ethers around us. In the heart

Intimate gatherings will be the norm, once again, when we can finally meet up with friends and family. And when that happens, make sure to try the new trend of pre-plated, bespoke cheese platters, that come complete with different types of cheese, nu

Even though it’s right next to the train station, in the midst of perpetual crowds, my favourite museum is almost always empty. I like to stop by in the late afternoon, after work; I recognise the guards who spend all day on folding chairs, chatting

Beauty not only lies in the eye of the beholder, but also in the joy and happiness that an object can elicit. Ask Goa-based designer Savio Jon, who has made this philosophy his way of life, having spent a lifetime collecting unique artefacts, fashion

Ever feel like just shouting at the top of your voice to let out the anger from a bad day at work? Or want to scream obscenities into your pillow because your partner and the kids are driving you up the wall? Maybe you just want to yell into an open

Graffitied across the wall of a narrow staircase and room were statements like ‘The Power Of Imagination’ and ‘Happiness Is A New Idea’. With the click of a button, you navigated what appeared to be an underground art-space-meets-techie’s-lair. But t

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“I believe nothing can truly prepare you for the arrival of a child. Physically, the last few weeks come with aches and pains, and the usual sleeplessness and breathlessness. Emotionally, I can always tell when I am close to delivering, because I am

This was her first summer in the wettest place on Earth. Unlike any summer she had known elsewhere—at home, back in Moscow, or in London, as a student, or another in Rome, where she had spent her days looking at art. What kind of summer would this be

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Diamond leaves and creepers entangling themselves around your earlobes are a wonderful expression of your love for the outdoors. The asymmetrical design of the earrings gives these classic creations a fresh perspective. Diamond Earrings, price upon r

It only takes a couple of products to restore your hands’ lost glory. If dry cuticles have been bothering you, include a special oil in your night-time routine to wake up to glistening nails. Using a rich cream will keep dry, scaly skin at bay. And i

To visit Hydra is to travel Tardis-like to a time long ago, to a place where the complete absence of motorised wheels lends an unmatchable peace. Hydra belongs to the Saronic group of islands and lies about an hour and a half across the sea from Athe

The covers of Harper’s Bazaar in the 1940s, many of which were photographed by one of America’s leading female lensmen Louise Dahl-Wolfe, celebrated the spirit of freedom with the use of natural light and outdoors settings. Louise introduced a new am