Harper's Bazaar November 2024

Every issue of Harper's Bazaar speaks to the varied interests of the discerning contemporary woman who seeks the best for her home, career and lifestyle.

WE OFTEN THINK that the most compelling voices are the ones that are the loudest—the people who come to dominate the conversation and rise above the din. But having a voice is about much more than volume. Social media has enabled important voices to be amplified, but there are still so many who feel drowned out by the noise. Sometimes their voices are the ones we most urgently need to hear. We exercise our voices in a variety of ways: by speaking out; at the ballot box; in how we choose to spend our time, dollars, and efforts; through our art and creative expression; in the ways we tell and share our stories and experiences; in the manner in which we support and stand by others, dress and present ourselves,…

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EDITOR’S LETTER

November is one of my favorite issues to put together. It always feels personal to me, in part because it’s my anniversary issue; this one will mark four years for me at Harper’s Bazaar. But this issue is also special because it feels like an alchemy of everything we do: bringing disparate and urgent voices that deserve to be heard in dialogue together. Our Voices issue is anchored by a conversation between our cover star, Kendrick Lamar, who was photographed by Quentin De Briey and styled by our style director at large, Carlos Nazario, and SZA. How lucky are we to be able to hear from two of our most talented artists and truth tellers, opening up about the power of vulnerability, childhood wounds, and what “Not Like Us” really…

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SZA

FEATURED TRACKS 1. “VENUS AS A BOY” Björk 2. “TOO HIGH” Stevie Wonder 3. “DRIVE” The Cars 4. “RIVER” Joni Mitchell 5. “DAILY ROUTINE” Animal Collective 6. “SOLO” Frank Ocean 7. “COUNTRY” Empire of the Sun 8. “A SONG FOR YOU” Donny Hathaway 9. “IF IT’S MAGIC” Stevie Wonder 10. “HAVE YOU EVER” Brandy 11. “I WANT YOU” Marvin Gaye 12. “HUMAN BEHAVIOUR” Björk 13. “MY GIRLS” Animal Collective 14. “SELF CONTROL” Frank Ocean 15. “READY FOR LOVE” India.Arie 16. “TWICE” Little Dragon 17. “MOLASSES” Hiatus Kaiyote 18. “CLOCKS” Coldplay 19. “LITTLE THINGS” Good Charlotte 20. “WANNABE” Spice Girls Listen to SZA’s full playlist exclusively on Apple Music. “I have a 10-HOUR PLAYLIST of all the songs that have ever INSPIRED me,” says SZA, “that over TIME have SHAPED me…

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WHY DON’T YOU…?

GO DEEP WITH DOLLY PARTON Out November 15, the country singer’s latest effort, Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA—Family, Faith and Fables, is a sonic chronicle of her family lineage, featuring songs performed with her extended kin. The album will be followed by a four-part docuseries that traces Parton’s heritage. EXPLORE JEFFREY GIBSON’S WORLD “Power Full Because We’re Different,” opening at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on November 3, is a sweeping exhibition from Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee artist Gibson, whose work celebrates queer and Indigenous communities. The show will include ornate garments, video pieces, and performances. CHECK YOURSELF Take a cue from La Veste, Miu Miu, and Dior and cozy up to a plaid midi skirt—with tights or socks for added warmth. SAVOR MARTHA STEWART’S 100TH BOOK…

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