January - February 2022

Harper's Bazaar India

Where Fashion Gets Personal

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Harper’s Bazaar India
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Start Again
There is a charming quote by 20th-century poet Edith Lovejoy Pierce that feels felicitous for this time of the year: “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its firs
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Bazaar CONTRIBUTORS
Kunal is the author of critically-acclaimed novels such as The Opium Clerk, The Miniaturist, and Racists, among others, and currently lives in Oxford, UK. His collection of short stories, The Japanese Wife, was also adapted into an award-winning film
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Spring To Life
MODEL: NAMRATA TRIPATHI AT ANIMA CREATIVE MANAGEMENT. HAIR AND MAKE-UP: SHREEYA THAKUR. FASHION ASSISTANTS: SHUBHAM JAWANJAL AND YASHIMA BABBAR. PRODUCTION: STUDIO LITTLE DUMPLING. ■
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Complete Package
Spare yourself the hassle of mixing-and-matching, and endorse uniformity with a co-ord set in a solid, single tone. Think Marilyn Monroe with a vintage, layered, tulle skirt that spells flirtatious fun without saying a word. Bolster your confidence w
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Cat In The Bag
PHOTOGRAPHER: TAN RU. ARM MODEL: XU FENG. NAIL ART: FEI YAO. FASHION ASSISTANT: YAN RAN. ■
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The Big Cover Up
Play with proportions by pairing a flowy dress or skirt with an oversized coat. Add striking gold bijoux or dainty pearls to add a sparkle to your style. IMAGES: COURTESY THE BRANDS. COMPILED BY PALAK VALECHA AND YASHIMA BABBAR. SONAM KAPOOR AHUJA’S
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Chic Obsession
IMAGES: COURTESY THE BRANDS. COMPILED BY PALAK VALECHA AND YASHIMA BABBAR. ■
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Cosy State Of Mind
IMAGES: COURTESY THE BRANDS. PHOTOGRAPHER: ALAN GELATI. COMPILED BY YASHIMA BABBAR AND PALAK VALECHA. ■
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Good As Gold
IMAGES: COURTESY THE BRANDS. COMPILED BY APALAK VALECHA AND YASHIMA BABBAR ■
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High POINTS
PHOTOGRAPHS BY THOMAS C. CARD. FASHION EDITOR: AMANDA ALAGEM. PROP STYLING: ANNE WLAYSEWSKI. ■
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IN & OUT
• Blazer-dresses• Knee-high boots• Micro bags • Low-rise pants• Pleated skirts• Cut-out shirts IMAGES: COURTESY THE BRANDSPHOTOGRAPHER: ROHAN SHRESTHA. COMPILED BY YASHIMA BABBAR. ■
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Back In Time
THE mid-19th century saw the rise of French acrobatic performer, Jules Léotard. Why should you know his name? Because he invented the much-loved one-piece shirt that, rightfully so, was named after him. And while the aerialist developed the art of tr
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The Homecoming
It’s been 30 years since Tarun Tahiliani drummed up an army of followers of his exquisite craftsmanship, but his power and prowess remain as strong as ever. Which is why the launch of his first-ever menswear label, TASVA (with Aditya Birla Fashion &
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The Eternal Value Of Vintage
Fashion is an interesting industry. It is constantly doing two things simultaneously: looking to the future, predicting impending trends and styles, while taking stock of its past to help inspire the next. That dichotomy is currently in even starker
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Packaged With Care
It’s a problem that needs to be raised repeatedly, until a solution is in sight…of how we consume fashion in a world that is rampant with waste and pollution. Needless to say, designers and brands must make it their business to embrace a zero-waste a
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Fashion News
As a preview to the 2021/22 Métiers d’art show, Chanel released a special animated video by French Production Company, Remembers Studio—a fanciful escape into a colourful dreamland. In it, 8 models were illustrated in imaginary worlds inspired by Cha
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Check Out List
PHOTOGRAPHED BY EDWARD MULVIHILL. ACCESSORIES EDITOR: MIGUEL URBINA TAN. ■
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Fruit Salad
PHOTOGRAPHS BY SHINMEI IMAGES: COURTESY THE BRANDS. COMPILED BY YASHIMA BABBAR. ■
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Finishing Touches
Fashion assistant: Parika Gogia Model: Sony Kaur. Hair: Pushkin Bhasin. Make-up: Shruti Sharma and Yashaswini Gupta. ■
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Initials Success
When it comes to the branding game, Louis Vuitton is easily one of the strongest players in the field. The label understands the power of iconography—its signature monogram, comprising of the iconic four-petal flower motifs and the LV initials, are n
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This Is Your Sign
The gaze of jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels is riveted to the night sky but back in the 1950s, the House produced jewellery with the signs of the zodiac. These were products of different shapes and occasions, from pendants (which were proposed to be wor
Harper's Bazaar India6 min readLeadership
How Can You Be More Resilient?
According to a survey by the Leadership Development Centre, New Zealand, being ‘resilient’ is a crucial leadership characteristic, vital for greater efficiency at work. Interestingly, in the survey, female leaders rated consistently higher than their
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Lead The Way
IMAGE: COURTESY PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AND DR B. N. GOSWAMY ■
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Exquisite Treasures
A tale of Emperor Jahangir’s wager with English Ambassador Sir Thomas Roe in the 17th century, and an image of a goddess with three goats and water buffaloes by her side… These are a few details among the 125 essays that noted art critic and historia
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Crowning Glory
The ancient Greeks considered the carnation ‘divine’ and even included it in their wreaths. With good reason: the cloves from the flower’s bud are said to prevent hair loss, add volume to strands, and even help with better growth. And while a vinegar
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Express Yourself
A home must be like music, filled with objects that lend themselves to an aesthetic rhythm. Ask Delhi-based Namit Khanna—founder and Creative Director of Nama Home—who seems to have understood the nuances of this philosophy, with chairs, tables, and
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Midas Touch
The real estate of any good label can be summed up in three words: branding, branding, branding. And the Indian lifestyle landscape would be amiss without a mention of the boutique agency that has been building a global presence for the likes of Mani
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Weekend Reads
Loving odes, essays, art, and photographs of the most-memed creature—cats—prove what they’ve been saying all along… that they might just be plotting world domination, after all. [Simon & Schuster] True stories of hope and resilience from Kerala, wher
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Pardon My French
As a self-confessed, non-series-binge-watcher, I traded my sleep to complete the first Season of Emily in Paris, which made its debut in October of 2020. Perhaps it was the fact that it offered the ultimate escape of fantasy, fashion, and pretty loca
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Gilded Treasures
IMAGES: COURTESY THE BRANDS AND GETTYIMAGES.COM. COMPILED BY PALAK VALECHA AND YASHIMA BABBAR. ■
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Family Legacy
Imagine turning your friends and family into figurines! Three NIFT graduates can help you do just that, with their bespoke Matryoshka or nesting dolls. Chandigarh-based start-up Colored Rims makes customised wooden dolls based on photographs and any
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The Second Coming
The Thatera community of Amritsar goes back to the 19th century, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh invited skilled metal craftsmen from Kashmir to move to Jandiala Guru, Punjab. Today, their UNESCO-listed craft of creating utensils in brass and copper has b
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Mind’s Eye
Sometimes, the easiest way to change the energy of your home is to invest in a beautiful piece of art. If you’re looking to switch things up, the impressive collection at contemporary gallery Art Heritage will surely capture your attention. Here, you
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Horoscope
Be brave enough to address on-going uncertainty about areas of your life. Share your thoughts and feelings with somebody who has experienced something similar in the past. Knowing you’re not alone will help you keep your concerns in perspective. LUCK
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Fresh Starts
HAIR: AMIT THAKUR. MAKE-UP: LEKHA GUPTA. FASHION ASSISTANT: ZEEL GEMAVAT. VIDEOGRAPHER: RATNAKAR DAVIS. PRODUCTION: P. PRODUCTIONS. ■
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The Star Next Door
There is Alia Advani, the south Mumbai girl who went to the swish The Cathedral and John Connon School where everyone spoke broken Hindi and looked down their noses at Bollywood films. And there is Kiara, the name she gave herself when she entered Bo
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Wisdom for The Future
"Covid has been playing mind games with the world, and causing annoying disconnects in our lives. Collateral damage comes in the form of fractured relationships—at home, at the workplace, even across vast distances. My daughter Anandita was fortunate
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High Octane
MODEL: AKSHARAA JANDHYALA. MAKE-UP: SHRUTI SHARMA. HAIR: PUSHKIN BHASIN. MAKE-UP ASSISTANT: REKHA DAS. FASHION ASSISTANTS: SHUBHAM JAWANJAL AND SWANAND JOSHI. PRODUCTION: STUDIO LITTLE DUMPLING. ■
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TWILIGHT Zone
Model: Aksharaa Jandhyala. Make-up: Shruti Sharma. Hair: Pushkin Bhasin. Make-up Assistant: Rekha Das. Fashion Assistants: Shubham Jawanjal and Swanand Joshi. Production: Studio Little Dumpling. ■
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Into The Dream
Model: Karmen Pedaru from View Model Management. Make-up: Gabrielle Theurer from Basics Berlin. Hair: Patrick Gora from Balisaal Artist Management. Digital Operator: Signe Reibisch. Light Assistant: Florian Tistou Köllisch. Video: Kristian Schuller.
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The Beekeeper
Set Design: Carolina Mizrahi. Model: Annie Tice at Premier Model Management. Make-up: Emma Miles at Caren. Hair: Alex Price at Frank Agency. Manicurist: Edyta Betka using CND. Floral Stylist: Harriet Parry. Photography Assistant: Charlie Walker. Set
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TAKE THE Plunge
Model: Jupiter. Hair: Pushkin Bhasin. Make-up: Shruti Sharma. Nail Artist: Diya Shah. Production: Studio Little Dumpling. Location: Amanbagh. ■
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The Return Of Lipstick
It is happening: more people across the globe are vaccinated, Covid case numbers are declining, and mask requirements are loosening. And with that, people are trading in their lip balm for a swipe of moodboosting lipstick. “I put it on, and I’m awake
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Get That Glow
Executive Director, RR Oomerbhoy Private Limited “My skincare routine isn’t too time-consuming, but it has proved very effective for me over the years. I use a gentle facial cleanser twice a day (I love the one by Simple) and exfoliate twice a week,
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The Rise Of Flexinol
Retinol has always been the sports car of the skincare world—a bit of a show-off and the status-symbol ingredient every dermatologist swoons over. Deservedly so. Retinol remains the only proven ingredient to target the cells beneath the surface, ensu
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Beauty News
If you thought wearing a hairband or tiara was a big no-no above the age of five, this season’s iterations will make you reconsider your decision. A beautiful cross between the two styles, we spotted luxe, jewelled bands in many shows this season. In
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Time Of Your Life
We’re four women in a black SUV, whizzing down a sinuous flyover as Tetris-like buildings rise from the ground, their quadrate windows lit bright. A somewhat sensational narration on my part, I’ll admit, as I stare out at the landscape of Dubai, but
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Forward Looking
The 1960s brought with it a fresh take on culture, fashion, and thought. The Mod era (named after the new wave of modern jazz) came with a penchant for tailored silhouettes and clean lines. And on the decade’s covers of Harper’s Bazaar, the focus was

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