Harper's Bazaar UKの April 2026 の目次

There’s an interesting article in this month’s At Work section (from page 75) on how to tackle procrastination. According to the writer, we put things off not because we’re lazy but because the emotions around the task are overwhelming. I found myself agreeing heartily as I finally sat down on the Sunday night before we went to press to write my editor’s letter. It always feels an impossible challenge to sum up a whole issue in a few pithy words; to describe in a sentence or two a story that may have been months in the making. One such fascinating piece is ‘Operation Majesty’ (page 170). A century after the birth of our late Queen, Justine Picardie analyses the diplomatic impact of her wardrobe choices – to be displayed in…

My best fashion investment is… the 2005 Dior by Galliano red-velvet coat that I bought for an event. It was perfect for what I needed and I keep finding new ways to wear it. The item in my wardrobe that I couldn’t live without is… one particular pair of oversize Wranglers. They’re comfy but also can be dressed up or down with the right shoe or top. The place that means most to me is… home: wherever that is, whoever that is. The piece of jewellery that means the most is… my Gucci earrings from the days of Tom Ford. I don’t get jewellery as a gift often, but I really take pleasure in buying it for myself. The last thing I bought and loved was… a Yohji Yamamoto two-piece…

Coco Crush fine jewellery first launched in 2015, inspired by Chanel’s matelassé motif – an emblem of the house since 1955. This graphic design was taken from the iconic 2.55 bag, which itself was modelled on the quilting on Gabrielle Chanel’s suede sofa in her Rue Cambon apartment. Now, a decade after its launch, the collection is refreshed with playful, supple pieces designed to be stacked and layered, offered in the maison’s signature beige gold, as well as yellow gold and white gold with diamonds. The new necklaces are particularly special; adjustable in length and flexible – a technique that took three years to perfect – they feel like wearing a ribbon around your neck.…

MAGGIE ADERIN CAN’T REMEMBER A TIME WHEN SHE WASN’T fascinated by outer space. Born a year before the Apollo 11 Moon landing of 1969, she grew up in a world in which space exploration was a hot topic. ‘As a child, I had the expectation that I would go there as well,’ she says – a goal she maintains today. In the meantime, she has achieved a stellar amount on Earth. One of the UK’s most influential scientists, she has engineered instruments for major space missions – including the James Webb Space Telescope, which is used to study galaxy formation, and the climate-monitoring satellite Aeolus, created to help predict natural disasters – while transforming public engagement with astronomy as a Bafta-nominated co-presenter of the BBC’s The Sky at Night. She…

YANN MARTEL FIRST CAME TO MY ATTENTION in 2002, when one of my fellow Booker Prize judges pulled out a title bearing a tiger on its blue cover from a teetering pile: Life of Pi became our worthy winner. Martel’s novel has been one of the bestselling recipients of the prize and, in 2012, Ang Lee made it into a thrilling, Oscar-winning film. ‘My path certainly would have been different without Life of Pi,’ the author tells me now. ‘People still love engaging with it, and wondering what it means, and which is the “true story”. Is it about a boy on a boat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a tiger named Richard Parker, or is there something else? To me, that’s the whole point of art, building…

THE LAST TIME I INTERVIEWED CECILY BROWN, IT WAS EARLY IN 2020 and neither of us had any idea that a pandemic was about to put our lives on hold. The British artist, who has been based in New York for the past three decades, was preparing to exhibit her work at Blenheim Palace; we talked, then, about her nostalgic vision of the English countryside and the darkness lying beneath its veneer, manifested in her enchanting yet menacing creations. ‘I never got to see it, by the way,’ says Brown, ruefully, of the exhibition, which was postponed due to successive lockdowns. This year, she hopes to return for her Serpentine presentation, which – like its forerunner, and in similarly idyllic surroundings – will conjure a vision of lush beauty with a…

Power and influence can come from unlikely places – and this is certainly the case with Belgium, a small country whose impact on global fashion has been almost incalculable. In 1986, a sextet of Belgian designers debuted their work at a Kensington Olympia trade show ahead of London Fashion Week. The location may have been inauspicious, but the collections of Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Van Saene, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dirk Bikkembergs and Marina Yee became the talk of the town. Their radical ideas (along with those of their contemporary Martin Margiela, an honorary member of the collective but who did not travel to London) challenged the dominance of Paris at the time. Inspired by the social climate, street culture and nightlife, their creative viewpoints shaped those of subsequent…

RACHEL ASHWELL NEVER INTENDED TO START A MOVEMENT. LIVING in Los Angeles in the late 1980s, where she had moved from London with dreams of becoming a screen writer, she opened a small homeware store in Santa Monica, thinking that shopkeeping would suit her lifestyle as a mother of two young children. Although self-taught (she dropped out of school aged 16), she had a good design eye, sharpened through antique hunting with her father, a rare-book dealer, and observing her mother, who restored vintage dolls. The boutique, with its curation of fleamarket finds whose homely, timeworn beauty stood out amid California’s glossy, polished interiors, quickly attracted a cult following. ‘We had Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Gwyneth Paltrow – every single celebrity landed in there,’ she recalls, adding that her signature slipcovers…

‘I wanted to feel like I was diving into a Rothko,’ says the artist Sussy Cazalet of the inspiration behind the earthy palette that she used to transform her Norfolk cottage. ‘I’d moved there from London and the house felt very damp, unloved, cold and white – the warm colours were a reaction to that.’ She worked with the historic paint manufacturer Mylands to design a bespoke set of ochres, burnt siennas, reds and pinks that flow together beautifully, anchored by her own abstract textile artworks. Cazalet’s theme taps into a wider interiors movement, one that veers away from oversaturated shades, such as millennial pink, and towards more muted, grounding options. She suggests using a spectrum of tones to add movement and introducing texture – tapestries, rugs, blankets and cushions…

‘I have to be seen to be believed.’ So said Queen Elizabeth II, and her famous adage echoed in my mind as I embarked on writing my new book Fashioning the Crown, which explores how the visual impact of her sartorial choices – and those of her parents and grandparents before her – were key to safeguarding the monarchy in a tumultuous era of international conflicts and crises at home. Given the current troubles facing the Royal Family, it seems all the more timely that a new exhibition of her clothes (‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’) should be opening at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace on 10 April, 100 years after her birth. I was fortunate to have met the Queen on a number of occasions, both…

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I’m hosting my 40th-birthday party in a gastropub. What on Earth do I wear? Obviously you need to be the star of this show, but it’s not the time and place for a ballgown. I’m a big fan of trousers and a nice top, particularly in a crowded setting where you’re likely to be seen mostly from the waist up, and my go-to look for a cocktail dress code is exactly this. A caveat: the top half needs to be really, really extra – I often opt for an embellished mini dress over jeans, the kind of thing I wouldn’t wear on its own. This sequined Simone Rocha number is belle-of-the-ball stuff. Now my daughter is at school, I’ve had to up the style ante to compete with the other…

Back in 1953, Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Talk to me, Harry Winston’ line in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes told the world that diamonds were a girl’s best friend – and established the New York house as the best place to find them. That famous phrase is now the name of a new one-of-a-kind collection confirming the brand’s authority, a story told in three glittering chapters: King of Diamonds, Rare Jeweler of the World and Jeweler to the Stars. Incredible gemstones, unparalleled craftsmanship and glamour beyond compare are, of course, the themes.…

What was your first job? ‘Fox FM in Oxfordshire took me on as a trainee in the newsroom. From the beginning, I was out interviewing, doing reports and on air.’ What were your duties as a broadcaster? ‘You’re the person who keeps things steady, communicating the facts, not straying into speculation. It’s about holding people’s hands through an unfolding situation.’ What challenges did you face as a news anchor? ‘There were horrendous stories during my 30 years – the earliest was the Dunblane school massacre. I had to think: “I’m a journalist. This is the story. I’m covering it.” I went home and broke down.’ What prompted the career pivot? ‘I was getting frustrated by the way controversial conversations were handled, thinking, “How do we have a respectful discussion with…

‘I LOVE THAT IT’S FEMINIST, IT’S PUNK, IT’S GOT MUSIC AND DANCING, and it sucks you in to a visually arresting, bizarre and fascinating world,’ Annette Bening says, describing her new film The Bride!. ‘But also, at its heart is a love story. That’s how I see it.’ The genre-defying spectacle is the writer and director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fresh, ferocious Gothic thriller about what happens when Frankenstein’s monster (known here as Frank and played by Christian Bale) commissions himself a lover in 1930s Chicago. Bening plays Dr Euphronius, a seemingly eccentric and ethically dubious scientist who helps Frank revive a murdered woman – Ida, a bewitching Jessie Buckley. The film gives ordinarily overlooked women agency: we witness a lonely Frank and the women shaping his existence soul-search and grapple to find…

I grew up a city kid, with stars barely visible under Paris’ light-polluted skies. But in those glimpses of our moon, of constellations and other mysterious realms, I found a place in which my imagination could run wild, and enough to stir an insatiable curiosity. Still, I’ve always wondered why anyone would want to travel to space. How would you deal with the claustrophobic environment? Your loved ones and the comforts of life on Earth being hundreds of miles away? Ollie, my latest novel’s astronaut protagonist, comes of age during the Noughties, amid the financial crisis, wars and the rise of social media. It’s a world that’s shedding some of its innocence. At that time, Elon Musk founded SpaceX, Jeff Bezos Blue Origin and Richard Branson Virgin Galactic. Once seen…

When Taylor Swift gave her close friends the Haim sisters a gift of her home-baked bread earlier this year, she proved that, far from being a pandemic-based fad, sourdough still reigns supreme. Indeed, the latest market reports have elevated it from a niche pastime to a ‘super trend’, with projected global growth of about £2.2 billion by 2034, partly due to perceptions of its health benefits in comparison with its more traditional rivals. Against this backdrop, the appeal of the ‘cult bakery’ appears to be greater than ever, with Claridge’s becoming the latest to make its mark on the highly competitive scene. At the helm of the hotel’s new venue on Mayfair’s Brook’s Mews is the sourdough aficionado Richard Hart, best known for founding Copenhagen’s ever-expanding and beloved Hart Bageri,…

THE MODERN CLASSICS From fresh innovations to thrilling revivals, these are the new launches set to become enduring favourites. Expect reimagined versions of much-loved ingredients, including musk and vanilla – perfect for a subtly sweet start to spring. ‘With its sophisticated notes of leather, herbs and pink pepper, Balenciaga Extra – captured in a beautiful vintage-inspired flacon – is my new favourite scent’LYDIA SLATER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF THE SHOW-STOPPERS There will always be room for restrained, gentle spritzes, but the appeal of statement scents remains strong. ‘There’s a real appetite for “sexed-up icons”, with brands releasing higher concentrations of their hero products, known as extraits,’ says Natalie Guselli, Liberty London’s head of beauty. Composed of opulent ingredients such as oud and ambers, these are the fragrances that will turn heads and spark…

Peace in a pod Rituals is enticing busy shoppers into its new Oxford Street flagship store for ‘brain massages’ – which are less extreme than they sound. After entering your ‘pod’, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute mix of meditative sounds, guided breathwork, LED light therapy and weightless beds to lull you into a better state of mind. Tinted love For big, bright colour commitment, I opt for lip stains – my latest obsession is L’Oréal’s Berry Jolie shade. START RIGHT I choose my daily base in the same way some people choose their outfits. On white-T-shirt days, I love Clarins’ new Double Serum for a glossy glow. In cooler weather, when we layer up, I rely on Estée Lauder’s recently updated Double Wear; it lasts beautifully. SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY Inspired by…

My grandparents on my dad’s side are from Malta and still live there. Growing up, it felt like another home, as I went every summer. One of my best friends is Maltese, too, and we go back about four times a year. As I’ve grown older, my relationship with the country has evolved; it has heritage and family but vitality and fun as well – I had my hen party there last year! The Xara Palace in Mdina – known as the ‘silent city’, as it has practically no cars – is incredibly romantic. I stayed there with my husband Jamie on our first trip abroad together. The capital, Valletta, is beautiful. For families, I’d recommend a stay at the Phoenicia. Wander down the alleys past sandstone buildings whose doors…

1 PERMANENT COLLECTION The wardrobe staples to have on rotation? A little black jacket, some cosy cashmere and – of course – the perfect pair of jeans. Jeans, £1,955; tweed jacket, £5,865; cashmere jumper, £2,510; grosgrain and leather Mary Janes, £980, all Chanel. White gold and diamond earrings (far left), £5,800; matching earrings, £6,000; matching ring, £11,000, all Coco Crush by Chanel Fine Jewellery 2 BUCKLE UP Channel a Nineties mood and opt for a chunky gold belt (preferably Celine’s) to add structure to your silhouette. Leather belt, £790, Celine 3 WORK IT OUT Who says denim can’t be smart? Bootleg jeans teamed with a perennially stylish white shirt and oversize blazer make the perfect office outfit. Jeans, £790; wool jacket, from a selection; cotton shirt, from a selection; silk…

With the global astrology-app market expected to reach more than £6 billion by 2030, it’s no surprise that planetary jewellery is in the ascendant. Inspired by the night sky and steeped in nearly a century of poetic heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels’ dazzling Zodiaque collection revisits the Parisian house’s fascination with astronomy, which started in the 1950s with a series of star-sign necklaces and was expanded during the 1970s. Now, a new release of celestial charms introduces 12 yellow gold bracelets, as well as white gold necklaces for the first time, all ornamented with medals representing the Western zodiac symbols.…

A new, monumental guide to the house cat’s role in visual culture places Grace Coddington’s pet Persians and Disney’s The Aristocats alongside a Hellenic mosaic, Judith Kerr’s Mog and Doja Cat’s beaded 2023 Met Gala bodysuit. Other honourable mentions go to portraits by Edouard Manet, Nan Goldin and Kerry James Marshall, but the most fashionable felines have to be the pair of Maine Coons clutched by a model in an 1896 illustration from the Harper’s Bazaar archive. The book’s text is as intriguing as the pictures: learn how Ancient Egyptian families would shave their eyebrows in mourning after their cats died, and that the collective noun for these creatures is a ‘clowder’. Who mew?  ‘Cat’ (£34.95, Phaidon) is out now.…

THE LITERARY ROMANCE THE DAFFODIL DAYS BY HELEN BAIN Bell-ringing, village gossip and community spirit run through this story about a key year in the life of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. Out on 12 March (£18.99, Bloomsbury). THE GHOST STORY THE BEHEADING GAME BY REBECCA LEHMANN What if Anne Boleyn’s death weren’t the end of her story? Join her revenge-driven ghost on a riotous adventure. Out on 26 March (£16.99, Harvill). THE DARK COMEDY THE INFAMOUS GILBERTS BY ANGELA TOMASKI Snoop around an English manor before the secrets of its family are destroyed for ever in this witty romp. Out now (£16.99, Fig Tree). THE SOCIAL CRITIQUE YESTERYEAR BY CARO CLAIRE BURKE The savvy tradwife satire that everyone is talking about follows a mother whose perfect life suddenly takes…

Cristóbal Balenciaga once called Elsa Schiaparelli ‘the only real artist in couture’. The V&A’s upcoming presentation on the Italian designer – who attributed her trademark shocking pink to the hue found in Pavel Tchelitchew’s 1925 work Basket of Strawberries – puts her connections with painters and sculptors, as well as her own creativity, in the limelight. Discover her daring approach to life and fashion, keeping an eye out for collaborations with Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí, including the ‘Lobster’ dress famously worn by Wallis Simpson. From 16 April, visitors will find limited-edition copies of Bazaar’s May issue in the museum’s gift shop, featuring a special cover and the story behind the magazine’s long, fruitful relationship with the pioneer herself. ‘Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art’ is at the V&A South Kensington (vam.ac.uk)…

RACHEL AISLING WALKER’S LONDON studio is serenity incarnate. The interior architect occupies two floors of a Georgian town house in a quiet corner of Islington: one serving as a showroom, beautifully appointed with pieces from her collection of furniture and ceramics, and the other as her team’s office, its cork-clad walls doubling as moodboards for her growing portfolio of projects. by Walker, who established her practice in 2021 after gaining experience under Rose Uniacke, has already achieved recognition for her elegant, pared-back schemes that combine the beauty of period architecture with strategic contemporary insertions. Raised close to Lake Maggiore but with Irish as well as Italian roots, the designer (who has been based in the UK since moving to Cardiff for her degree) says that her dual heritage has informed…

'Somebody told me the other day that I’d aged very well,’ confides Rachel Zegler, raising her eyebrows in incredulity. ‘I was like, “I’m still in utero! I’m a zygote…”’ ‘Somebody It is patently absurd to describe the 24-year-old New Jersey-born actress, whose distinctive heart-shaped face makes her a striking presence both on and off the screen, as anything other than the picture of youthful vivacity. Still, Zegler has lived through more than her fair share of ups and downs since starting her career in show business as a teenager – so perhaps it is no wonder she comes across as more mature than her years. Sitting down to chat with me at a café in New York’s West Village on a snowy January morning, she is warm, earnest and open,…

On a sunny afternoon at Petersham Nurseries, not far from their family home in Richmond, Georgia May and Lizzy Jagger are in high spirits, chatting cheerfully and routinely finishing each other’s sentences. The close-knit sisters, who have seven years between them, were recently named ambassadors for Jo Malone London and have spent the day shooting content for the brand’s new Sisterhood campaign celebrating its English Pear collection – one of many modelling assignments they have taken on as a double act over the years. It is difficult to name another pair of sisters who are so synonymous with modern British beauty. Georgia May, with her signature red lip and gap-toothed smile, popularised the now iconic strapline ‘Get the London Look’ for Rimmel cosmetics back in 2009, while her older sister…

TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT VILLA SIGURTÀ, NOT 20 MILES FROM Verona, I thought this must be what Romeo felt when his eyes fell on Juliet: love at first sight. Before us was not simply a 10-bedroom villa, but a fully staffed Palladian palace with a vast 16th-century façade and a sky-high pediment. Our springtime four-night stay in the Veneto would be far from a conventional Easter getaway. Our first dilemma occurred when we were asked which suite we would like: the Re Carlo Alberto, the Imperatori or the Maria Callas, perhaps? We were presented with an embarrassment of riches, as each camera was as storied as the next (of course Callas had stayed here with her Italian husband before she ran off with Aristotle Onassis). Our group of eight were…

The dress code called for ‘a touch of tartan’, and it was in abundance at Bazaar Privé’s Burns Night supper, held in Mount St Restaurant’s Scottish Room. Gugu Mbatha-Raw stepped out of her Range Rover beaming, her lipstick as scarlet as her chequered tie, while Bazaar’s editor-inchief Lydia Slater and the writer-director Max Gill posed in matching plaids. The focus soon turned from fashion to food, as the Fife-born actor Dougray Scott shared his secret porridge recipe, and fellow guests including Nia DaCosta and Christopher Kane exclaimed with delight as Orkney scallops were served. After a singalong to ‘Auld Lang Syne’, with Sammie Williams on the bagpipes, the actress Lucy Halliday delivered Burns’ ‘Address to a Haggis’ in her finest Glaswegian brogue, after which she plunged a carving knife into…