October/November 2022

Harper's Bazaar India

Where Fashion Gets Personal

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EDITOR’S LETTER ART is LIFE
There is a quote by actor Helena Bonham Carter that has led to many a debate in the circles of artists, philosophers, and the creatively-inclined. Helena famously said, “I think everything in life is art. What you do. How you dress. The way you love
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Paresh Maity
Harmony, ink on paper, 2022 An exclusive artwork created by Paresh Maity for Bazaar India’s ‘The Art Issue’ ■
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Harper’s Bazaar India
AROON PURIE RAJ CHENGAPPA Chief Operating Officer (Lifestyle Division) and Publisher SAKSHI KOHLI Senior General Manager KAMALINEE CHATTERJEE Senior General Manager MARY MEHRUNNISA Senior Manager Sales POOJA ARORA Senior Manager Sales RAJEEV DUBEY Ma
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Bazaar CONTRIBUTORS
Born in Kolkata, Jayasri pursued a Master of Arts in Painting from Kala Bhavan in Shantiniketan. Post her graduation, she went to learn print-making under Monsieur Ceizerzi in Paris. Well-known for her Kalighat and Patachitra paintings, in 1985, Jaya
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Artistic License
MODEL: ESHA GOHIL. MAKE-UP: KRISANN FIGUEIREDO. HAIR: RAKSHANDA IRANI. FASHION ASSISTANTS: SHUBHAM JAWANJAL AND ANKUR PATHAK. PRODUCTION: STUDIO GAABA. ■
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FASHION’S Artists
“I do consider myself to be an artist…it is part of my creativity. I believe nature is the greatest artist on Earth, and I try to give shape to the messages she shares with me. My fashion, especially haute couture, speaks a language that goes beyond
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Call the SHOTS
PHOTOGRAPHY / TAN SHUOXUAN / XU XING ASSISTANT / WANG YUHAN DESIGN / HAN LU ■
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Raw Elegance
IMAGE COURTESY: THE BRANDS. COMPILED BY YASHIMA BABBAR AND MEHAK MISHRA. ■
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Have A Seat
PHOTOGRAPHY: BOBBY DOHERTY. FASHION EDITOR: MIGUEL ENAMORADO. PRODUCTION: MINI TITLE. SET DESIGN: ANDREA STANLEY. REALIZATION: KAORI WATANABE AT FW. ■
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What’s In? Lilac
• Itty-bitty bags• Comfortable sandals• Onesies • Ripped jeans• Oversized shirts• Platform sandals ■
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The Tale Of The BLOUSE
My most cherished memories of my late maternal grandmother, Thakurani Ratan Kumari, is of her sitting in a cane chair in her large patio, surrounded by her beloved Pomeranians, wearing a light chiffon sari with a long blouse that covered her entire m
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A Surreal VISION
In a pristine white room—its only real adornment the large window that views out to the Place Vendôme—Schiaparelli’s Artistic Director Daniel Roseberry sits relaxed behind a minimalist white table. He looks to be still feeling the reverberations that
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“AS WOMEN, WE NEED TO STOP FEELING Guilty About Taking Time Off”
Nandini Bhalla: How has your personal style evolved over the years? Chitrangda Singh: “When I was younger, I was still figuring out what does and doesn’t work for my body. And, over time, I realised that I am a minimalist dresser—in fact, I follow th
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Fashion news
Delhi-based designer Kanika Goyal took to the runways of New York Fashion Week (once again) with her Spring/Summer 2023 collection, Starseed, with a mix of hypnotic prints from the ’70s. Kanika has added bits of nature to the moodboard too—motifs of
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IT TAKES A Village
Harper’s Bazaar: Ever since you joined Coach, what has been your creative approach towards the collections? SV: “My vision for Coach is to reimagine the House’s heritage through the lens of the next generation, and the optimism and energy with which
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From the Archives
After a swarm of micro bag styles that could merely fit anything, functionality is back on the radar. And style connoisseurs have a new accessory to covet this season. Meet Gucci Bauletto: a duffle-style, top-handle bag with a sturdy shape and distin
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Magic SHOW
In the art of seduction, a certain air of mystery is considered to be the secret element in making a person—or a timepiece, in the case of the Cartier’s 2022 offerings—all the more exciting. For this year’s watches present fascinating shapes and tech
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The WOMEN of Art
Director, Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai “I was all of four years old when I entered the exhibition of Homi Patel in our gallery—an abstract exhibition painted in hues of white. My dad always reminded me that I was least perturbed by the non-colour…I
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It’s Strange
The human experience is interesting, so there is no reason why your jewellery should be mundane. Some of the most creative bijoux brands have decided to let unleash their creative powers on gold, sterling silver, and other precious metals, with desig
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The Future Is Female
By recreating the personification of the nation—as mother and female icon—from a feminist perspective, photo and visual artist Pushpamala N has both subverted and redefined the narrative. But the Bengaluru-based artist doesn’t end her interrogation a
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Names To Know
Satire, sexuality, memory, and nature are the themes inspiring some of the country’s most compelling young artists. One promising name to have emerged this year is Chandigarh-based Gurjeet Singh, whose mixed-media, soft fabric sculptures address LGBT
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Reimagining The System
Since Serendipity Arts Festival launched in Goa in 2016, the public arts initiative has become the hip place to discover experimental, inter-disciplinary artists. And this December, in its fifth edition, the festival will feature an impressive progra
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Indian Flavour
This anthology of stories, poems, and essays from Bihar by its most prolific authors offers perspective on important themes: hidden gems to explore. [HarperCollins India] You’re in for a treat with the 70 easy-to-make recipes in this book that cater
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Game Of Life
You probably wouldn’t want to hear a lecture about your carbon consumption, but what if you could play your way into learning? For Delhi-based artist duo Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra of Thukral & Tagra have taken it upon themselves to make the world
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At All Costs
I was first diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome when I was 14. At the time, it felt like an admonition, something that the doctor told me through gritted teeth. After reading every detail I could find about why it felt like an uncontrolled ricoch
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Sweet As Candy
Mumbai-based light and glass designer Arjun Rathi’s childhood memories of eating Indian desserts and indigenous candy turned into the delightful inspiration of his special range of lamps and chandeliers, the Sugar Collection. And one among the many i
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Inclusive Spirit
With a growing collection of over 60,000 works, the upcoming Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru is an ambitious project. This venue will present pieces primarily from South Asia, from the 10th century onwards. Brace yourself for the openi
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The Pioneering Women
Amrita Sher-Gil (1913 - 1941): Considered a National Treasure, the Hungarian-Indian Modern artist has been cited as one of the greatest avant-garde women painters of the early 20th century. She shone the spotlight on gender and sexuality. Mrinalini M
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JOINING Forces
“I have always believed that art conveys itself immensely through fashion; putting together a set of clothes is an artistic choice of self-expression that we all make every day of our life. Not only did great painters like Salvador Dalí and Andy Warh
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Horoscope
NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 21 No-one could blame you for adding a new and inventive slant to on-going areas of responsibility. But be prepared to stand your ground if others insist you’re getting it wrong. You’ll notice that anything unorthodox will have t
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Jam SESSION
Hair and Make-up: Mitesh Rajani. Hair and Make-up Assistants: Mansi Seth and Pinkey Kashid. Styling Assistant: Yvonne Monteiro. Production: P Productions. ■
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Gangster Queen
Indie artist Tribemama Marykali—also known as Anna Katharina Valayil—originally from Kerala, grew up in Nigeria, and now lives in Kochi. With a fresh voice, infused with afro-funk beats, she’s piquing interest amongst fans with her single Bless Ya He
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Beat Of Her Own Drum
The term ‘multi-hyphenate’ is much in commission these days, but for Saba Azad, a more appropriate term may be ‘shape shifter’. For Saba has perfected the delicate art of being fluid and free: from taking on her grandmother’s pen name ‘Azad’ as her s
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Rising To The Rhythm
We caught a glimpse of her in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy [2019], where she shares the screen with actor Ranveer Singh and male rappers as they out-rap each other. Dee MC aka Deepa Unnikrishnan is one of India’s few female rappers, expressing her points
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An Honest Pitch
As one listens to her pitch-perfect voice and the haunting lyrics ‘Welcome to the age of limbo/Welcome to the shifted paradigm/In the wrong place in the wrong time’, [from her Age of Limbo video], with drone shots of empty European streets—a referenc
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THE World’s A STAGE
ACTOR “I was once a sheep in the school Nativity play, but that didn’t deter me from taking part in school plays and drama festivals from a young age. It was my teacher, Miss Ruby Mangaldass, who suggested I pursue further studies in drama, and that
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THE beauty OF THE body
Seldom has the purpose of art been simply to adorn walls. Female artists, in particular, have used the power of paint to speak up for human rights, striving for change with each brushstroke… Artists have, for centuries, used their art to redefine ide
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The POWER of CREATIVITY
Stay Here, O Soul…, a poem for Bazaar India, November 2022 O Soul, where are you?Why is it that I can’t see you sometimes?Where do you hide?Where are you lost?I miss your presence.O soul, please don’t fade away. Soul is the essence of life,The life o
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Creative Calling
MODEL: RAVLEEN VARGHESE AT ANIMA CREATIVE MANAGEMENT. HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST: SHIVANI JOSHI. FASHION ASSISTANTS: VANYA VERMA AND ASHWEEN SAWHNEY. ■
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The CANVAS is Alive
Location: Courtesy INDIA ART FAIR Harvest, oil on wood, circa 1980, Crayon Art Gallery in New Delhi The Canopy of Prosperity, Kerala Kasavu saris with gold border, polypropylene sandwich material, hand-folded and hand-painted, metal supports, and bas
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OUT OF THE Darkness
Art Director: Gianmarco Chianese. Hair: Riccardo Morandin at W-MManagement. Make-up: Ana Rodriguez at Green Apple. Fashion Assistants: Christian Marchesi and Marialucia Matera. ■
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Power Flowers
Hair: Hiroshi Matsushita. Make-up: Andrew Gallimore at Agency of Substance, using Dior Forever Foundation and Capture Totale Serum. Manicure: Chisato Yamamoto at Caren, using Chanel Le Vernis in Ballerina and La Crème Main. Fashion Assistant: Crystal
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THE Butterfly EFFECT
Make-up: Krisann Figueiredo. Hair: Marcelo Pedrozo. Fashion Assistants: Shubham Jawanjal and Hargun Ahuja. Production: Gravity Grace Productions. ■
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IT’S THE Little THINGS
Model: Dorian Eller at Linden Staub. Hair: Keiron Lavine using Lavine Wigs, Oribe and Dyson. Nails: Veronica Butenko. Set Design: Carolina Mizrahi. Model Casting: Kat Perry. Assistant Photographer: Khourie Allen. Location Courtesy: Studio Photo Galle
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COLOUR Vision
As many of us have sought out small sources of joy to counter the stresses of the past few years, colour therapy has garnered renewed attention. The idea of using colour to evoke feelings of optimism, to feel more energetic—or even to quell anxiety—i
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FROM CATWALK to Closet
Unlike the seasons past, the glamorous looks that the fashion Houses put forward during their Fall/Winter presentations were not focused on just one feature. There was an emphasis on creating an attractive package that starts at the crown. Chanel, fo
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A Unique TRAIL
Harper’s Bazaar: You began acting at a very young age. Looking back, how has this shaped you as a person? Elle Fanning: “I get to ‘play pretend’ as a career, and because I have been doing it since I was so young, my profession has allowed me to live
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RECHARGE Your Soul
Harper’s Bazaar: What inspired you to write Ritual? Vasudha Rai: “I have always been into rituals, because, for me, they work as an escape. After writing [my first book] Glow, I realised that it is not about how you eat, but more importantly, how you
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Beauty News
Just like the skin on your face, your scalp, too, needs special attention to ensure grime and product build-up do not lead to irritation or inflammation. Scalp scrubs, exfoliating shampoos, and soothing treatments work wonders when it comes to restor
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Jewels Of The OCEAN
I have never been a ‘beach person’. And thinking about the sheer enormity of oceans makes me somewhat anxious. I enjoy marvelling at the sights from afar…admiring the ombré shades of the water—the sun rising from it and eventually melting into it—and
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LIVING THE Dream
With 2022 almost nearing its end, the festive cheer and concomitant urge for wanderlust are building up more than ever. And living the fast-paced, city life has undoubtedly put in place new standards of luxury…making memories and spending quality tim
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CULTURAL Indulgence
At a time long ago, traders from across the deserts and seas of the Gulf, and lands far, far away, would arrive on dhows (traditional sailing vessels) to the Creek of Dubai, bearing delicacies, spices, artefacts, and tales of adventure. And to rest t
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The Way You See
What is life if not art? For Harper’s Bazaar, art is everywhere, a belief that has been championed in every issue since its inception in 1867. Take this cover, for instance: a fine example of just how powerful an image can become in popular imaginati
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On My Playlist
“Music entered my life through my mom’s singing,” says Svetha Yallapragada Rao, the American musician of Indian ancestry who’s famously known as Raja Kumari. “And because of my dance training in Kuchipudi, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam, I was surrounded

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