Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2016 i Harper's Bazaar India

1 Circled In Sonia Rykiel earrings, 18,000 (approx). 2 Crop It Vetements sweatshirt at net-a-porter.com, 77,000 (approx). 3 Toughen Up Chanel Fine Jewelry ring, price upon request. 4 Parisian Nights Shahin Mannan sweatshirt, 17,500. 5 Gray Scale Adidas by Stella McCartney sweatshirt at net-a-porter.com, price upon request. 6 Gothic Tales Sergio Rossi boot, 82,000 (approx). 7 Straight Up Wilfred/Citizens of Humanity jeans, 14,500 (approx). 8 Spaced Out Céline bag, price upon request.…

45 editors 55 brands 180 products The first edition of the Harper’s Bazaar Best of Beauty Awards celebrates the most exclusive and effective products available today. A careful curation across 15 of the biggest beauty trends of the year, our team of global editors nominated their favourites, in the ‘Editor’s Choice’ category. We then turned to our other category of experts, the Bazaar reader, to share their best buys, their ‘Great Finds’. Here you voted for your favourite picks in an online survey from a list of over 80 products (all under 1,500). Our aim: To create an unbiased, democratic guide to the best products in the market. A total of 150 products were whetted to arrive at the winners we call the Best of Beauty. THE 15 BIGGEST BEAUTY…

AS ONE OF THE MOST ALLURING FIGURES IN HISTORY, Cleopatra has held sway over the world for more than 2,000 years. The archetype of the modern woman, her beauty and sensuality have inspired countless books, artworks, poems, and fashion statements. The latest to join the ranks is Bulgari’s new perfume, Rose Goldea, which has drawn on some of the aspects the Egyptian queen is most known for—her passion, the air of mystery surrounding her, and her self-confidence—to capture the essence of the woman of today. “When we start a new collection, having in mind a woman, you cannot escape the world of Cleopatra,” says Valeria Manini, fragrance business managing director, on how the idea of the scent took root. “I think she is very inspiring because she was a ruler,…

For most of us, balance seems to be ephemeral, a shape-shifting phantom no sooner identified than something unexpected occurs and it slips away. It is not apportioning equal time, attention, or priority to each facet of life. It isn’t compartmentalising life into isolated boxes of work, home, and play. It also isn’t a manual with a fixed set of rules. Perhaps it’s more useful to view balance as an ever-evolving system that reminds us to be mindful in all we do. A system that helps us navigate change, challenges, blessings, and adversity with equanimity. Let’s start with the premise that balance is, indeed, a very personal prescription. One size does not fit all. For meaningful change to take place, we need to create space. Clear the clutter both literally and…

A BODYSUIT OF INK COVERS TATTOOIST SAIRA HUNJAN, the etchings resonant with how her Indian heritage is a constant influence: There are tribal designs on her throat, a serpent goddess on her back, and lotus flowers and mehendi patterns all over. It’s what got her into the profession. During art class at school in London, she came across a photograph of a heavily tattooed Rabari tribal woman, and thought, “I want to look like her when I grow up”. The symbols of magic carved into the skin looked so powerful, so beautiful to her that she knew she had found her calling. At 14, she held a part-time job at a tattoo parlour, and it’s served her well. She’s inked swallows on Kate Moss’s back, created wall art for Sadie…

“I’D ALWAYS MEANT TO WORK WITH KARAN JOHAR. THERE WERE MANY MISSED OPPORTUNITIES, AND I DIDN’T WANT THIS TO BE ONE AGAIN.” “YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL,” I blubber to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, neighbour and friend, who’s in a Juhu apartment, shooting for the cover of Bazaar. Laughing, arms akimbo, she replies, “Well, you never say this when you come over for dinner! So I guess it’s all thanks to the team,” she generously passes on the tribute to makeup artist Mickey Contractor and designer Manish Malhotra. “Let’s take a selfie,” I say. If I were judging my conduct, I’d file me under Adolescent. “Of course, I take the best ones,” she agrees, as great photographer (and her dear friend) Farrokh Chothia pilots a light on a wall. Instantly, we’re bathed…

OSCAR DE LA RENTA BELONGSTO A LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY SOULS that remains the last bastian of the gilded age. Two years after his passing in October 2014, in his afterlife, he is still the heartbeat of the eponymous, family-run fashion empire that he founded. Tastefully extravagant, de la Renta’s signature style spelled elegance in restraint. Influenced by his years in Paris and kissed by the magic of Latin pizzazz, he played with gentle luminosity, vibrant colours, fluid forms, and dramatic textures. The result: Couture-like ready-to-wear clothes that exuded a sense of optimism and romance. Those were few of the romantic hallmarks that he championed. The au courant edge of de la Renta was visible in his glittering constellation of customers (who are friends and vice versa), which spans generations. He…

Unlike Jaipur, glamorous cousin with literature fest credentials and exquisite textiles, Jodhpur has a modest mien. When I visited this year over a long weekend at the end of the monsoon, I came away enthralled by its possibilities. I’d heard about Raas from Shobhaa De, and as she indicated it was a minimal design marvel crafted from native stone with jaali-work characteristic to the region. Designed by Ambrish Arora, Raas enjoys unmatched views of the Mehrangarh Fort; their terrace bar was my evening succor—the hotel forecasts how new luxury will be design driven, with inventive use of local material and talent. Ideal for Riff, the highly regarded music festival over the fall, I thought. On a previous trip to Jodhpur, as a dinner guest of Gaj Singh, erstwhile Maharaja of…

The picture-perfect high tea, complete with mini chocolate and sea salt cupcakes, vanilla éclairs, and bitter chocolate rocher tarts, set the stage for an afternoon spent talking about hair as Bazaar introduced DAFNI, the original ceramic hair straightening brush. Guests recalled their biggest hair mishaps, regrets, and mistakes, discussed mane maintenance, and commiserated about the humidity as they sipped on white tea bellinis, elderflower spritzers, and sangria. Attendees included Neha and Divya Mehta, Manmeet Bhatia, Shagun Kakkar, Sameera Bhalla, Sudha Maheshwari, and Tania Kathuria, who were all seen trying out the miracle brush on each other. Overheard: “How much is your hair worth? It’s priceless! It’s part of your personality.”…

I LOVE THE DEMOCRACY OF BEAUTY. Its accessibility. The promise of change, radical or otherwise, that comes in a tiny metal tube, like a lipstick canister. I like that we use this war paint insidiously. That we wear a red mouth to highlight our mini rebellions. To draw our individuality. Look at the Afghan women under the Taliban. Their right to even be seen was taken away, so they would meet in secret to wear nail polish and paint their lips. They are my inspiration when I think of a narrative for the importance of beauty. This act, more than anything else, is what women do for themselves and themselves alone. Which is why it has always been an important part of Bazaar’s storytelling. So when we decided to do…

6 minimum hours of sleep 1.5 hours of exercise every day 20minutes of meditation I don’t read the newspapers everyday... I’ll give you tomorrow’s news right now: The world’s falling apart. There you go! 7:00 A.M. I wake up around this time and start the day with a bit of meditation. I’ve been doing this for around two years now. My day tends to be sort of scattered since I work with many people on various projects and at different places, so I feel it’s nice to be able to start the day with a moment of consciousness, rather than going through it like a headless chicken. I meditate for an average of 20 minutes to half an hour. I travel a lot, but I try not to let that…

HOME, HOMELESSNESS, AND HOMECOMING are some of the few thoughts that constantly preoccupy shoe designer, the king of red soles, Christian Louboutin, and couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee. While Louboutin, in his heart, is a boy from Paris, Sabyasachi proudly wears Kolkata on his sleeve. For a long time, the two designers lived in their studio. Louboutin believes that if you find and create beauty in the space you work, there is no reason you cannot call it your home. In this edition of Bazaar Inspires, we got the two powerhouses to talk about what home means to them and how it influences their designs and creative energy. “Christian and I are very similar. What defines us is the fact that we both have grown up the hard way. We are very…

1 Gilded Trio Dior earrings, price upon request. 2 Spanish Flair Pankaj & Nidhi cape, 38,000. 3 Gold Finger Amrapali ring, price upon request. 4 Pearly White Ashish N Soni cape, price upon request. 5 Bright Spark Shift by Nimish Shah top, 10,800. 6 Dark Age Valentino shoe, price upon request. 7 Motif Magic Rina Dhaka cape, price upon request. 8 Stud Solid Fendi bag, 2,42,850.…

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The story behind the making of the Galop d’Hermès is a serendipitous one. And Christine Nagel, the new nose and creation director of Hermès Perfumes, tells it with the same excitement she felt when the idea took shape. A year into taking up the mantle at the French brand, Nagel visited its Leather Reserve, a restricted “cave” inhabited by the most beautiful hides in the world, where she came across the Doblis, a particularly supple calfskin. “Normally for the perfumer, leather is masculine,” she says. “But this felt feminine—delicate, like a caress, like the skin of a woman. And I felt the femininity of Hermès in it.” She had an idea—balancing the heaviness of leather with the delicacy of rose—and when she eventually shared it with Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director,…

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24-NOVEMBER 22 Money may be a popular topic, but you’ll prefer to steer clear of it. And you certainly won’t want to be cornered into an arrangement that will restrict your movements or make you feel obliged to support someone whose ideals and philosophies leave you cold. You are your own person and must remain as such. MOTTO OF THE MONTH Friends are meant to fight with each other and for each other. SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 21 Ideas that seemed feasible in the summer will be scrutinised by those who rarely venture from the tried and tested. Don’t be dissuaded from investing your talents and other resources in one particular area in which you have tremendous faith. Motto of the month It isn’t the load that weighs us…

the images that have been taken. Viewing the work over such a long period, one can find dramatic shifts in my aesthetic, but on more detailed analysis one can discern that the shifts have occurred gradually over time. You’ve been integrating drawing and photography, two very different art practices, in your work. When did this begin and why? During the early 1980s, when I was working in the South African countryside on the Dorps and Platteland series and later on the Outland series in Johannesburg, I was inspired by the ROGER BALLEN IS ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY EXHIBITED PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS in the world and his works reside in major museum collections including Museum of Modern Art, NY, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, and Tate Britain to name a few. His…

Design in all its forms comes together at Heritage 365, a first of its kind initiative that focusses on Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Over 150 exhibitors, from contemporary fashion designers to master craftsmen, will display jewellery, art, handicrafts, garments, and home accessories, each reflecting heritage in their own way. You’ll see Nidhi Tholia’s gota patti work, Swati Vijayverghese’s traditional shibori and leheriya, Sanjay Garg’s chanderis, and Amrapali’s beautiful jadau jewels, along with weavers and craftspeople representing their generations-old work. Look out for National Award-winning ajrak prints from Bhuj and handloom weaves from Kutch, miniature paintings from Sodala in Rajasthan, and tie-and-dye saris by Padma Shri Mohammed Tayab Khan. The brainchild of Aman Nath, writer, architectural restorer, and co-founder of Neemrana Hotels, Heritage 365 offers a front-row view of the…

Geeta Khanna speaks with the rush of someone newly infatuated, sparkling eyes and gushing voice. The object of her adoration? India. Having spent the past seven years on her first book, a coffee-table tome called Style of India (Hachette), she’s “fallen in love with India”, its history and its current interpretations. “No book celebrates the talent of the Indian youth. The world needs to wake up to it, to understand that we’re a unique pool of talent. That was the real reason to do the book,” says Khanna, who studied knitwear design at NIFT, New Delhi, and buying and merchandising at FIT, New York. The initial plan was to highlight the fashion designers, “but they were already so celebrated in mainstream media that I couldn’t add anything new.” Which is…

DRAMA AND DECADENCE ARE WHAT MANISH MALHOTRA DOES BEST. By building characters through costumes, the designer has single-handedly changed the way Bollywood dresses. On screen and off it. Here, he talks to Bazaar on how he owns up to glamour and the glitz, and his plans to go global. Nonita Kalra: Tell us about the journey that has brought you here today. Manish Malhotra: The biggest milestone in my journey is cinema. I had a vision of working in the fashion industry back in the early 1990s. However, I did not come from a wealthy family and had not studied fashion so I couldn’t start my own collection. At the same time I enjoyed sketching and painting, and I loved music, movies, and colour. Nobody was touching movies at the…

1932: Born in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, de la Renta was the only son among seven children of a wealthy family. 1950s: His career started in Francisco Franco’s postwar Madrid, where he studied painting at the Academy of San Fernando. Soon after, he started sketching for legendary couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga. His next stop was Paris, where he worked as a couture assistant to Antonio Castillo, then designer of Lanvin. 1963: Moved to New York to design for Elizabeth Arden, and produced a couture line. Two years later, he left Arden to join Jane Derby as partner and designer. Late 1960s: Launched his own label. 1977: The label’s first fragrance, Oscar, was launched. The fragrance collection features scents for both men and women and is sold in over 70…

THE ARCHAIC GRANDEUR OF THE 140-YEAR-OLD BRENNERS HOTEL & SPA, at the heart of the German spa town of Baden-Baden, is evocative of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. Brenners is part of the Oetker Collection group of luxury hotels, which include Le Bristol in Paris and The Lanesborough in London, which is just one arm of a huge family-run empire originally founded by Dr August Oetker, he of baking powder and frozen pizza fame. The newest addition, Villa Stéphanie, is a private house adjacent to the main hotel, with five floors of generous double rooms, huge suites, saunas, a private gym, a plunge pool, and bright, spacious treatment areas that overlook the lush private gardens. The emphasis is on health, well-being, beauty, and ‘the possibility to disconnect’, the last…

Versace’s latest bag, a limited edition created especially for India, comes right in time for the festive season. A sleek gold design in lambskin with the signature Medusa medallion and a detachable chain sling, the Palazzo Evening Bag is perfect for a party. Over wine, champagne, and canapés at their boutique in New Delhi’s DLF Emporio, the city’s fashion fraternity got a first look at it. In attendance were Abhishek Paatni, Anupama Dayal, Suneet Varma, Radhika Chopra, Dhruv Kapur, Mandira Wirk, and Pranav Misra and Shyma Shetty of Huemn, and the directors of Infinite Luxury Brands, Tarang and Rajiv Chaurasia, among others.…

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1 THE MATERIAL: FUR Sinfully soft and gloriously warm, fur—both real and faux—was interestingly re-interpreted. While Hemant & Nandita did detachable fur-lined brocade jackets, Dhruv Kapoor used it as accents on pockets and as lush wraparounds. Sanchita created a smattering of fur on the sleeves of dresses, but her stand-out piece was the waxed faux-fur skirt that had a noir edge. Globally, timeless sheepskin was seen on capes at Maison Margiela, long coats at Marc Jacobs, and puffer jackets with shearling top collars at Burberry. Other playful renditions included Michael Kors’s floral fur, J.Crew’s party-ready cotton candy coat, and a chevron-patterned version by Salvatore Ferragamo. 2 THE LOOK: COMFORT DRESSING Amidst the maximalism of fall, a micro trend emerged to satisfy all creatures of comfort. Minimalism made an impact in…

WATCH THIS Roger Dubuis might be young (launched in 1995) as compared to other precision watchmakers, but that has not stood in the way of the brand creating masterpieces. Their latest watches, launched in time for the festive season, include the glamorous diamond-studded Velvet Ribbon for women, and the bold Excalibur 42 Automatic in Rose Gold with a grey dial. Mechanical timepieces with limited production, they both feature the coveted Poinçon de Genève hallmark for quality and precision. “Roger Dubuis stands for exclusivity and rare and daring design, and is for people who are trendsetters, not followers,” says Jean-Sebastian Berland, regional brand director, Middle-East and India. “It’s for people who want to stand out. It’s perfect for this time of the year.” BAD GAL GOES GOTH Can you wear gym…

1 Hooped Up Alexander Wang earrings, 23,000 (approx). 2 Costume Drama Rahul Mishra jacket, price upon request. 3 Weave Away Cartier ring, 3,08,000 (approx). 4 Luxe Leather Versace skirt, price upon request. 5 Feeling Blue Gaurav Gupta jacket, 70,000. 6 Velvet Touch Jimmy Choo shoe, 52,000 (approx). 7 Gloss Over Burberry coat, price upon request. 8 Time Lapse Dolce & Gabbana bag, price upon request.…

Nothing can soften the blow of being diagnosed with breast cancer. “I never imagined it would happen to me,” says 50-year-old Tara, whose initial feelings of shock and disbelief were followed by depression and anxiety. “The misery of my uncertain future was compounded by the side-effects of chemotherapy,” she says. The need to act normal and stay upbeat for her family made matters worse, and Tara reacted by withdrawing into herself. “My fear was intense, and I wanted to protect my children,” she says. Psychotherapists say that Tara’s reactions are common. Initially, women tend to worry more about their families than themselves. Typical concerns for those with children centre on how to manage school drops and pick-ups, homework, healthy meals, and social connections. “Traditionally, we women are the nurturers, so…

BERRY KISSES Deep, dark, and alluring, berry hues are on everyone’s lips this winter—Louis Vuitton, Marni, and Giles were just some of the designers to feature an inky blueberry pout. To try the wine-stained pigments, just look to Clinique Pop Matte Matte Lip Colour and Primer in Avant Garde, a smooth, creamy yet lightweight bordeaux-tinged lipstick. There is also Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Berry Noir, an enriched lip colour that creates a voluptuous pout, and Rouge Dior in Poison Matte whose intense shade is glamorously gothic. FACE TIME With the onset of winter, dryness becomes a prime concern. To combat this, the experts at VLCC have crafted a range of facials that employ a swab test of the saliva to determine a therapy that best suits the skin type. All…

The founder of the Nasty Gal clothing empire, as well as the global #GirlBoss after her 2014 memoir of the same name, Sophia Amoruso is a force of fashion. Now, she’s out with a new coffee-table book, Nasty Galaxy, a compendium of all that inspires her. There are interviews with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, illustrated pieces of advice (think tips on negotiating), and photographs of everything from her California home to people in film and music. “My goal was to share my story in a way that was earnest yet relatable,” says Amoruso. What does Nasty Galaxy represent? It’s a deep dive into my life in all respects. So there are essays about work and friendships and all that, and profiles of a bunch of incredible women who inspire me,…

There’s more to coffee than chain stores and instant powders. In fact, there’s a new vocabulary emerging, one that pays attention to flavour, the environment, the roots of your morning cuppa. There’s single-estate (sourced from one plantation) and shade-grown (grown under a plush forest cover). And you can forget the pre-packaged granules simply stirred in hot water. Now, you have different grinds depending on the equipment. Have a French Press? Opt for coarse. Finer for the siphon-like Aeropress, medium for filters and the Moka Pot you use over a burner. Then, the roasts. What’s good for black coffee, and what works with sugar and cream. Since when did caffeine get so complicated, right? Don’t worry. The new breed of Indian coffee entrepreneurs will tell you what you need to know,…

Raseel Gujral’s latest Casa Pop store is a first in many ways. Not only is she debuting a men’s collection—featuring bathroom accessories, vases, trays, candles, and storage boxes in brilliant blue—but has also moved away from vegan leather and focussed on glass with digital prints. Step inside the 670 sq ft space in New Delhi’s Select Citywalk mall, and you’re greeted with an avalanche of colours—sunset orange, pistachio green, candy floss pink, crimson red—that come together to showcase her pieces. Tell us about the men’s collection. The store is so girl-centric in terms of the colour and the vocabulary. We have so many men coming and asking, ‘What’s there for guys?’ So we definitely needed to add in more stuff for men. The spring collection is going to be more…

What do you associate Oscar de la Renta with? Fine luxury, a rich heritage, and true American style. Your secret to being a good host? Generosity of spirit is the most important thing. Enjoy yourself and enjoy being there. What does beauty mean to you? True beauty is not about what you look like—that will keep changing. What’s long-lasting is the soul. Someone you would love to have over for dinner? Salma Hayek, because she has beauty and brains. An artist you’re obsessed with? Atul Dodiya and Jitish Kallat. I have their works at home and I think they are just the most amazingly talented artists. Your most recent vacation destination? Bhutan. It’s pure, simple, and stunning. An accessory that completes your wardrobe? A smart handbag is always a good…

...have two pairs of day shoes exactly alike, except that one pair has thin rubber soles for damp days? Any cobbler can put these on. ...find one dress that you like and have it copied many times? You will be much more successful than if you try to produce the same effects each evening. ...have an elk-hide trunk for the back of your car? Hermès of Paris will make this. ...put all your dogs in bright yellow collars and leads like all the dogs in Paris? ...order Schiaparelli’s cellophane belt with your name and telephone number on it? ...tie black tulle bows on your wrists? ...have your bed made in China—the most beautiful bed imaginable, the headboard and spread of yellow satin embroidered in butterflies, alighting and flying, in every…