Innholdsfortegnelse for January - February 2020 i Harper's Bazaar India

1. Harpreet Kaur Lamba is a renowned sports journalist who specialises in field hockey. She has covered major events such as the Olympic Games, Hockey World Cup, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. She is the former sports editor of The Asian Age. In this issue, she writes on the success of Indian female athletes in ‘The Game Changers’, pg 104. “It was a pleasure to write for Bazaar, as it is a magazine that is known equally for its style and substance.” 2. Mitesh Rajani is a hair and makeup artist based in Mumbai. Though a graduate in commerce, his passion for beauty and fashion led him away from the corporate world. He has since worked with the likes of Radhika Apte, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Kalki Koechlin, and Sobhita Dhulipala,…

Cape CRUSADER The perfect tool to layer with, this versatile winter overlay can be worn over everything from trousers to a dramatic pleated skirt Hourglass HOUR Add definition to a look built around a statement coat by cinching the waist with a skinny leather belt…

TIE ME UP Ribbons and bows were used in unexpected ways this season. Givenchy played with graphic black and white shapes while Chanel pinned an oversized silk bow to a traditional white shirt. Prabal Gurung showed us how to combine it with tailoring by adding a floppy, tie detail to a powder pink trouser suit. MINIME This year’s obsession with miniscule purses seems to carry forward into 2020. The shrunken bags won’t fit more than your cards and cash but they do make for charming accessories, whether you prefer something like Chanel’s mini quilted pouches or Balenciaga’s skinny envelope clutch in a pristine white. PRINT EXCESS From zebra stripes at Staud to the graffiti-like scribbles at Burberry, prints are having a moment. For cues on how to wear them, look…

Jewellery houses often look to the past for inspiration, so it’s no surprise that Zoya from the House of Tata is back this year with yet another fusion collection, Rouge. Inspired by baroque art—which creates spectacular illusions by replacing straight lines with flowing curves—the new Rouge collection is detailed and delicate. The ornate jewellery incorporates fluid motifs in gold with embedded diamonds. Take, for example, the Crescent Rose earrings from the range—a stunning pair of intricately-carved motifs in gold, etched with polki diamonds and cream pearls accentuating an elegant shape. “As a brand, Zoya has always been known for its artistic collections that inspire conversation with pieces that are rare and memorable. Meticulously crafted in a unique colour and texture of gold, Rouge uses both cut and uncut diamonds with…

Vishal Anil Kothari is one of a kind. A third generation jeweller, he shunned traditional design in search of something more unconventional: India Moderne—a unique design language that reworks traditional motifs such as paisley and florals by using carved stones and different metals. Today his eponymous brand makes just over 100 of these creations, which are sold at select boutiques across the world, and have even been found at auctions at Sotheby’s, Phillips, andSaffronart. Hetalksto Bazaar about his inspirations, aesthetics, and what’s next. Did you always want to work in jewellery? I wanted to be a sculptor, an artist. My family has been in the traditional business for three generations. When I joined my father, I felt a sense of continuity but also a lockdown. I had my own ideas.…

Emphasise brown eyes by wearing violet shadow. A liquid fnish swiped all over the lid creates a sophisticated look. Try Stila’s Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Sea Siren, ₹2,200. Nails painted with a rich-jewel-toned hue can double as an accessory—try emerald with a high-shine top coat. Create your look with O.P.I’s Nail Lacquer in Russian Navy, ₹850. Go bold with an orange lip—bright citrus shades of clementine, apricot, and peach work on all skin tones. Try Yves Saint Laurent’s Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Sheer Matte Lipstick in Roange Provocant, ₹2,990(approx).…

What is it? Kérastase’s new Fusio Scrub is an immersive in-salon treatment that helps unclog pores and gives voluminous lustre. The exfoliating scrub can be used at home to replace your shampoo for a deep cleansing wash. How does it work? The skincare-inspired treatment involves a pre-scalp diagnosis by Kérastase’s camera which helps identify your scalp concerns. It uses microscopic technology that helps magnify the roots to identify scalp sensitivity, dryness, dandruff, oiliness, and density. Customise your treatment by choosing an exfoliant that works for you. You can also add essential oils such as peppermint, sandalwood, or ginger, which will help enlighten the experience. The 25-mins treatment ends with the Fusio-Dose that boosts radiance and provides deep conditioning. What are the types? Choose the Scrub Energisant, which offers powerful exfoliation…

YEAR 2019 HAS BEEN PHENOMENAL FOR INDIAN SPORT, AND AT THE HEART and soul of it have been its women athletes. If 17-year-old college girl Manu Bhaker demolished existing records and set new highs in the world of international shooting, 36-year-old boxer MC Mary Kom showcased how being a mother of three and a Parliamentarian have had no effect on her ever-improving career graph. Age, motherhood, social boundaries, poverty, inexperience, pressure… they fought it all and made their mark. Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom says, “Women today are more confident about themselves, it comes from success at the international level and an inner awakening.” “When has a woman ever learned to stop?” asks Mary, who picked up her eighth overall world championship medal this year, marking a first for any…

What is on your bedside table? A clock. What does a typical day of writing look like for you? I start in the morning and finish when I need a glass of red wine. Your most prized possession? When I was writing Shylock is my Name, my wife bought me a turquoise ring to remind me of the one Jessica stole and then sold to buy a monkey. I would not part with it for a wilderness of monkeys. Tell us three things about your latest novel, Live a Little. The two main characters are 90; they meet in a cemetery; they fall in love through conversation. The last great book you read? The Stranger by Albert Camus. The most interesting thing you discovered from a book recently? That the…

In February 1939, America eagerly awaited the upcoming World’s Fair in New York. ‘The World of Tomorrow’, as was its theme, symbolised the country’s rise from the Great Depression. And the fair’s Modernist structure—the 610-ft spire-shaped Trylon, together with an enormous sphere, Persiphere—became its central motif, attracting immense publicity. But at Bazaar, Frenchman A.M. Cassandre’s brush didn’t simply reproduce the structure. In his distinctive surrealist style, the Trylon and Persiphere resemble a boat, and colourful strokes of wind propel the sails into the future. Below, the issue name reads, ‘The Girl of Tomorrow’. If the structure represented the vision of a prosperous, post-Depression America, Bazaar’s cover offers an incisive intervention—the world of tomorrow needs its women. We now head towards a new decade, the 2020s, bearing this very belief. The…

FROM THE EDITOR “I hope the new year challenges us to look within ourselves and make us question whether we’re doing enough to make an equal world—for women, for the queer, the disabled, the minorities, for all the ones who are born without privilege. Are we watching and hearing enough stories for them, about them, and from them? And if not, then why not?” wrote Gazal Dhaliwal, scriptwriter, activist. For our annualWomen We Love list, we asked 13 amazing women—Dutee Chand, Reena Kallat, Ruchika Sachdeva, among others—their wishes for 2020. The ask was universal: They want more. More empowerment. More representation. More authenticity. They aren’t willing to settle for less. And why should they? Today, the loudest voices are female. The bravest conscience is feminine. And the pronoun‘she’ represents true…

MICRO TREND: HATS From wide-brimmed boaters to structured bowler hats, this topper instantly elevates any look and doubles up as protection from the sun. 3 LABEL ALERT: AKHL Yarn made of industrial glass or recycled fishing net material, silk and raffia mesh woven to resemble chainmail—for Delhi-based Akhil Nagpal, innovation begins right from the textile. A 2017 graduate of Central Saint Martins, London, Nagpal worked with Peter Pilotto and Amit Aggarwal before launching AKHL in 2019. His debut line of sheath dresses are packed full of surface details—from the intricate hand embroideries to the new weaves and textile manipulations. 5 THE EXHIBITION: LITTLE SHILPA IN PARIS Ten years since she started her label Little Shilpa, artist and milliner Shilpa Chavan is at a residency at the Cité internationale des arts in…

The 10-year evolution of péro can be traced through a button. When she was still a student and planning her first collection for a Gen Next show at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2008, designer Aneeth Arora knew she wanted something very specific; it was a tiny, metal button she had seen on traditional kurtas from Sindh, Gujarat. Arora found a family of jewellery makers in her hometown of Udaipur and commissioned them to beat drops of molten brass and silver into the irregular bead-sized variety she had in mind. Since then, Arora has continued her exploration of the simple button, working with a range of materials and techniques. There are miniscule, hand-painted ceramic ladybirds which were part of her Spring 2018 collection, crochet flower buds from Fall 2018, the meenakari…

For over a century Cartier has been creating India-inspired jewellery. It all began in 1911, when Jacques Cartier, grandson of Louis-FranÇois Cartier, the French watchmaker who established the Cartier business in 1847, set sail for the subcontinent in search of the finest gems. There, he encountered fluted beads, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds carved into leaves, flowers, and berries—all typical of the Indian jewellery tradition. These inspired him to create never-before-seen colour combinations: Red, green, and blue. Bracelets, wristwatches, and necklaces adorned with gemstones carved into berries, branches, and flowers and then mounted on platinum and set with diamonds were first referred to as Foliage, then Hindu, and, finally, Tutti Frutti. This adaptation of the traditional codes of Indian jewellery has become symbolic of Cartier style. Today, the storied house has…

Her Story’s new Poetry in Motion collection is a tribute to graceful, elegant women. Inspired by the bells found on ghungroos, the design features delicate baubles crafted in diamonds and rose gold that move with the wearer, creating a soft, tinkling sound. Enamel work in mint green and sky blue add energy to the otherwise subtle creations, which can be attached or detached. “I loved the element of the ghungroos that the jewels are inspired by. As a classical dancer, it really resonated with me,” says actor Sobhita Dhulipala, who is the face of the brand’s campaign. Featuring a range of stackable rings, earrings, and pendants, Poetry in Motion is timeless and practical. ALL PRICES UPON REQUEST SEE WHERE TO BUY FOR DETAILS…

PRINCESS INDIRA DEVI ONE OF THE FIRST WOMEN TO HOST RADIO BROADCASTS With the onset of World War II, Princess Indira Devi drove motor ambulances during air raids in Britain, where she had moved in her early 20s to become an actor. Originally from the royal family of Kapurthala, Devi had different jobs including working as a postal censor for a brief period. In 1942, she joined BBC and came to be known as the ‘Radio Princess’. She hosted a half-hour programme for South Asian forces who were fighting in locations around the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Devi also broadcast The Debate Continues, a weekly report for South Asian audiences on the proceedings in the House of Commons. She was the only woman in the Press Gallery and she…

The best ideas are born of love. This is particularly true for Seema Chadha who co-founded Venus ET Fleur when she was in a long-distance relationship. Sunny, her partner in life and business, had sent her a bouquet of roses, which arrived in poor condition. Thus began the duo’s search for a way to create Eternity Roses, which can last for upto a year. And there was clearly a market for them—they launched in 2015 and its current estimated revenue is $7.5 million. Clients include the Kardashians and Gigi Hadid, then Oprah got involved, and soon Vancouver-born, New York-based Chadha was on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list before her 27th birthday. “We wanted to create a worldwide service that can stand the test of time, so we decided to…

“Keeping the artist’s voice at its core, the 2020 edition of India Art Fair will have an expanded public programme of live performances and events, an extended bookshop, and diverse talk platforms,” says Jagdip Jagpal, director of the largest art exposition in the country. This year, it promises to be bigger—75 exhibitors will showcase across 20 global cities, of which 14 are in India. And a new Artists in Residence programme will include free workshops by Gagan Singh, Marcel Dzama, and Manisha Parekh. “Akar Prakar, a legacy gallery from Kolkata, will present works by some of the most celebrated artists from the Bengal School—Nandalal Bose, Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore, Benode Bihari Mukherjee, and Ganesh Haloi,” she adds. “And for the first time in its 12-year history, there will…

I SPENT A GOOD PART OF MYYOUNG ADULT LIFE watching reruns of the 1955 classic Sabrina—Audrey Hepburn is packed off to Paris to discover herself, a passion for cooking, and a newfound joy for life. Something about her transformation fascinated me, the strength with which she returns and, of course, the glamourous French fashion. It came as a surprise, then, though it shouldn’t have, that during a moment of general overwhelm my editor insisted I visit Baku in Azerbaijan. This coastal city by the Caspian Sea is also known as ‘Paris of the East’, and the sobriquet is well deserved, for it’s a charming destination for the solo female traveller. I arrived on a crisp autumn afternoon, and didn’t waste a minute. Nothing prepares you for the quaint Icherisheher, the…

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This season, designers looked to the heavens for inspiration. While they’ve always been fascinated by galaxies far, far away, recent events including India’s Chandrayaan-2 rover mission; the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing; Elon Musk and Amazon’s race to commercialise space travel, and even the release of a slew of new Star Wars films have definitively turned our attention upwards. Galactic glamour took the form of shiny bodysuits and iridescent, pleated layers at Amit Aggarwal as well as bias cut chain mail dresses at Paco Rabanne (one of the original proponents of space age fashion in the Seventies). Raf Simons of Louis Vuitton sent out colour-blocked sweaters that could be uniforms for the crew of Star Trek while the brand’s menswear line featured reflective metallic coats and vests…

In Indian craft and fashion, the image of Gandhi has been brandished, and, some would say, over-used to the point of meaninglessness. Less so, if at all, the image of Ambedkar. The great leader who converted to Buddhism in order to escape the inherited burden of the Hindu caste system, saw the most marginalised in Indian society not as meek “children of god” but as a force for Dalits, a term embraced by the oppressed themselves in the 1930s. It’s this ethos of reclaiming and reassertion that has driven Bengaluru-based artist Sudheer Rajbhar. Just over two years ago, Rajbhar founded Chamar Studio with the goal of employing highly-skilled leather workers from the Dalit community who had lost their sources of livelihood during the ruling government’s beef ban. He works with…

The natural world has always preoccupied artists. But with the fourth edition of the Dior Lady Art bag, it’s clear that the subject is a bigger focus than ever before. Started in 2016, the project brings together the worlds of art and fashion and positions the ‘It bag’ as a versatile medium of expression. This time, 11 artists from around the world, from Mexico to Japan, the United States, and even India, have used the iconic Lady Dior bag as a canvas to tell their stories. From Korean painter Jia Lee who embroidered fabric roses and daffodils to Japanese artist Kohei Nawa who used coloured gel and PVC to recreate bubbling lava, or American Mickalene Thomas’s impressionist landscape created using a fabric collage, this edition saw the widespread use of…

A legend held centre-stage at Blancpain’s Timeless Elegance exhibition at its flagship Fifth Avenue boutique in New York in October 2019. Once owned by legendary Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, the stunning 73-diamond paved watch has a white rectangular dial with yellow hour-markers and blue hand. The vintage 1930s art deco timepiece was gifted to the actor by her husband Arthur Miller, and Blancpain bought it at a Julien’s auction in 2016. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer said it chose this cocktail watch to showcase its expertise and pioneering spirit in the world of feminine watchmaking. “We are particularly proud to present for the very first time this cocktail watch owned by Marilyn Monroe,” said Marc A Hayek, president and CEO of Blancpain. “Especially since Marilyn Monroe had very few pieces…

Carolina Herrera de Baez was just 24 when she started working at her mother, Carolina Herrera’s House of Fragrances as creative director. Now, at 50, she’s still at it, from conceptualising bottle designs and creating scents that evoke emotions, to working on campaign films that capture a perfume’s essence. Bazaar chatted with Carolina Jr on a beautiful sunny day in her hometown, Madrid, to know more about her relationship with fragrances. Harper’s Bazaar: Your mother often says, “Perfume is one’s invisible accessory.” What does it mean to you?  Carolina Herrera de Baez: Fragrances, for me, are an emotional accessory. It’s not like the shoe or bag you buy. It’s intangible—something you do for yourself and for those who you choose to interact with on the day. I always say when…

NARTHAKI NATARAJ FIRST TRANSGENDER WOMAN TO WIN A PADMA SHRI APSARA REDDY FIRST TRANSGENDER MEMBER OF CONGRESS SHAISTA AMBAR FOUNDER OF AMBAR MASJID, FIRST MOSQUE TO BE OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN HINA JAISWAL FIRST-EVER FEMALE FLIGHT ENGINEER, INDIAN AIR FORCE AAROHI PANDIT FIRST WOMAN TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC SOLO IN A LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT GAGANDEEP KANG FIRST INDIAN FEMALE SCIENTIST TO BECOME FELLOW OF ROYAL SOCIETY, LONDON MADHU BAGRI FIRST WOMAN PARA-ATHLETE TO REPRESENT INDIA IN AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT FOR WHEELCHAIR TENNIS PRIYADARSHINI PAWAR FIRST INDIAN WOMAN TO FINISH THE 1,200-KM PARIS-BREST-PARIS CIRCUIT, THE OLDEST CYCLING EVENT IN FRANCE TANIYA SANYAL FIRST FEMALE FIREFIGHTER FOR AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA CHANDRIMA SHAHA FIRST-EVER WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY BHAWANA KANTH FIRST FEMALE FIGHTER PILOT TO QUALIFY TO…

A south Mumbai institution, Gallops restaurant at Mahalaxmi Race Course has opened an al fresco section. The space celebrates the old-world charm of the restaurant along with a fresh new ambience and menu. Guests can relax amidst the greenery of the racecourse and enjoy breathtaking views of the walking track and horse stables. Al Fresco will offer lounge seating and dinner tables set under fairy lights and chandeliers, and serve a menu of small and large plates, as well as cocktails inspired by nature. Specials created by chef Yajush Malik include baked olives, smoked mackerel, chilli-baked brie, cognac braised scallops, and more. FOOD TWICE AS NICE European by day and pan-Asian by night, Nege & Ju keeps it interesting, as everything from the menu to the décor is switched up…

Tell us about the new spaces. Dadel, in the basement, is a fun, flamboyant lounge-bar dedicated to great cocktails. Upstairs, we have the Asian forward restaurant, Kiko-Bā, with dishes from my favourite Asian countries. I’ve included the techniques I learned at my father’s restaurant, culinary school, and work over the years. Both spaces have been launched by White Panda Hospitality. What will you be incorporating from your travels around the world? Memories and experiences. Most chefs inherently absorb flavour memories while travelling and it becomes a part of our repertoire. What are the stories behind the dishes? We’re serving a locally-sourced heirloom baby corn with husk, which comes from my memory as a child picking fresh corn on the farms of Toronto. And there’s a robata grilled smoky gai yang,…

We celebrated the launch of Carolina Herrera’s newest cologne, Bad Boy, at Thirsty City 127 in Lower Parel, Mumbai. The party, which began in the evening and went on till the early hours of the morning, embraced the fragrance’s theme of rebellion. The décor featured a colonialstyle library, selfie room, and neon signs which displayed the hashtag #goodtobebad. The oriental fragrance, which Carolina Herrera de Báez formulated with the help of perfumers Quentin Bisch and LouiseTurner, evokes the duality of both a strong and sensitive man and is complemented by a lightning bolt-shaped bottle. Notes of sage, green bergamot, pepper, amber wood, cocoa, and tonka beans were displayed, allowing visitors to discover the scent in detail. Guests included a host of celebrities, influencers, models, and socialites including Dino Morea, Lopamudra…

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