Harper's Bazaar UK September 2022

It’s not very often that we feature a car on a Bazaar cover. But when, for our shoot, Gemma Chan slid behind the wheel of a powder-blue Triumph Spitfire and took off into Notting Hill, her hair flying, it summed up for me the dynamic, breezy mood that permeates our September issue. Autumn has traditionally inspired a contemplative feeling in the poetically minded, who muse mistily on the dying year, but for anyone involved – or interested – in fashion, September is when the pace accelerates and the new roars in. There is much that is new to celebrate in this issue, too. Firstly, you will notice a tweaking and a freshening-up of the magazine’s design, overseen by our creative director Tom Usher. We have introduced several columns, including our fashion director…

GEMMA CHAN Our cover star grew up in Kent and has had roles in blockbusters including Crazy Rich Asians and Marvel’s Eternals. Last year, she launched the #StopESEAHate campaign to raise awareness of discrimination against Asian communities. This month, she appears in Don’t Worry Darling, which she discusses on page 142. Your most treasured piece of jewellery ‘My popo’s [grandmother’s] jade ring; it’s very special.’ Something you wear to feel indestructible ‘Supportive but comfortable underwear.’ The book on your bedside table ‘Reality is Not What it Seems by the physicist Carlo Rovelli. It sort of makes my brain hurt. In a good way.’ Someone you’d swap wardrobes with ‘Rihanna. She’s got pretty good clothes.’ Your biggest fashion faux pas ‘A maroon waistcoat that I wore to all my school discos.’ BETTE FRANKE After the Dutch model made her…

1 COSSETING KNITWEAR Changing weather calls for layers, and Ermanno Scervino’s temptingly tactile dress-and-coatigan ensemble is the chicest way to wrap up when the temperature drops. 2 THE EFFORTLESS THROW-OVER Give volume and versatility to luxurious basics – and ward off any riverside breezes – with Ferragamo’s colourful cloak. 3 THE SLOUCHY BAG A low-slung suede carryall by Polo Ralph Lauren gives the Noughties’ hobo handbag a refined update, bringing laid-back elegance to utility. 4 THE PLUM TRENCH A classic investment piece in a bold shade, Cecilie Bahnsen’s magnificent mac will see you through (inevitable) downpours year-round. 5 THE COOL CLOGS These Seventies staples have clip-clopped back onto the fashion set’s wishlist, and there are none more covetable than Dior’s slip-ons. Wear them with floral denim for a full-on retro revival. 6 THE UNLIKELY DUO Co-ordinate Fendi’s striped Baguette bag with…

LYDIA SLATER Editor-in-chief ‘Eternally elegant, tweed will take you effortlessly from the Highlands to haute couture. Chanel’s A/W 22 show was a hymn to the fabric – dresses, tights and even the walls of the show venue were swathed in vibrant iterations, to stylish effect.’ HOW TO WEAR IT While head-to-toe tweed dazzles on the catwalk, in real life it’s more chic kept to a few key pieces – a jacket, coat or bag for preference. Timeless tweed A heritage material that still weaves its magic PHOTOGRAPHS: © PHOTO DR, PHOTOGRAPH: RICHARD AVEDON © THE RICHARD AVEDON FOUNDATION, IMAXTREE, PIXELATE, EMMA HARDY, OLIVER HOLMS…

AVRIL MAIR Group luxury fashion director ‘Oh my goth! Black is back – did it ever go away? A/W 22 is infused with a new drama and energy. Ladylike looks get tweaked and twisted, from Molly Goddard’s explosion of tulle to McQueen’s spray-painted shoulder bag.’ HOW TO WEAR IT The dark romance of Dior is my inspiration this season: I’ll wear a dramatic but demure lace dress with chunky, stompy boots and a smattering of diamonds. Tasaki’s ultra-modern take on a tennis bracelet lends the look a punk edge.…

HOW TO WEAR IT Match shoes, bags and even hair colour (as seen at Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini) to your dress for a breathtaking head-to-toe look, or team a crimson palette with silver heels to add edge. MIRANDA ALMOND Contributing fashion editor ‘This autumn, I’ll take my cue from Fendi and mix pale pink with cherry-red details for a strong yet delicate look. From Lanvin’s blooming floral gown to Giambattista Valli’s frothy blush dress, I’m rediscovering the romance of rouge.’ PHOTOGRAPHS: PHOTOGRAPH: RICHARD AVEDON © THE RICHARD AVEDON FOUNDATION, ALAMY, IMAXTREE, PIXELATE, COURTESY OF MIRANDA ALMOND, FREDERIC ARANDA…