Harper's Bazaar India January - February 2022

Harper’s Bazaar is the oldest, continuously published fashion magazine in the world; Harper’s Bazaar has been the bastion of fabulous fashion for more than 142 years. As the 29th international edition, Harper’s Bazaar India matches the exacting standards that its cousins have set around the world in the areas of fashion, editorial content, and photographic superiority. Harper’s Bazaar India is a magazine that celebrates the best in luxury, design and style. It’s where fashion gets personal. While it’s a fashion magazine, and the emphasis is on fashion, it is also a champion of personal style. Harper’s Bazaar understands that women want to know the latest news and fashion trends, yet encourages a very personal expression of that style. It believes women are fabulous at every age, and is committed to celebrating that in every issue.

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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 first chapter is New Year’s Day.” Welcome to the first few weeks of 2022, the beginning of an uncharted journey. The turn of a year is viewed by many as an opportunity to make some changes, to embrace some newness. A worthy undertaking, without doubt, but I do wonder… why limit the invigorating power of newness to the beginning of a year? How exhilarating it would be to pursue the magic and mystery of novelty each day of each year! This issue of Harper’s Bazaar India explores…

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Bazaar CONTRIBUTORS

KUNAL BASU 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. For this issue of Bazaar India, Kunal pens an essays on navigating tough times in Wisdom For the Future. He shares, “It was refreshing to write about one of the most pressing issues of our times—how to transcend the present into the future.” GUL PANAG An actor and philanthropist, Gul also runs the Colonel Shamsher Singh Foundation, which works towards dismantling gender inequality. She began her acting career with Dhoop in 2003, and has worked in several other films including Jurm, Manorama Six Feet Under, and Hello. Gul is also a half-marathon…

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COMPLETE PACKAGE

The PAIRING Spare yourself the hassle of mixing-and-matching, and endorse uniformity with a co-ord set in a solid, single tone. The SKIRT Think Marilyn Monroe with a vintage, layered, tulle skirt that spells flirtatious fun without saying a word. The SLEEVES Bolster your confidence with exaggerated sleeves that will ensure you make a grand entrance anytime, anywhere. The HEMLINE Not too high, not too low—the golden ration for the perfect length lies in knowing just when to stop. The RUFFLES Shake things up with a free-flowing skirt that adds just the right amount of softness and a sense of drama to a boring day. The DETAIL Add a dose of playfulness to the mundane with details that always lend a dramatic touch. The DRESS Seize the day in an oversized silhouette that boasts a regal print in rich, saturated tones. The SHOES Why don’t you…

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LET THE MUSIC PLAY

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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 PHOTOGRAPH: INSTAGRAM.…

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