Harper's Bazaar India

When I sat down to describe this month’s book, I had to start with Pavana Reddy’s specially composed poem for Bazaar. This verse opens our special section, titled ‘Unfold The Future’, and in these pages we explore the relationship between fashion and

1. Bikramjit Bose is a graduate from Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru, and has been working as a photographer for over 11 years in Mumbai. In this issue, he captures our cover star Jacqueline Fernandez in ‘Through The Lookin

The 23-year-old model from Jalandhar was encouraged by his friends to submit his photos to modelling agency Anima Creative Management in Mumbai. Sharma’s defined jaw and distinctive curly locks quickly got him a gig walking for the Marni Fall 2019 sh

London-based Priya Ahluwalia is pushing gender stereotypes and championing conscious design practices all at once. The University of Westminster graduate gained international recognition last year when her final collection won the H&M Design Award 20

AN ARTIST’S CREATION IS OFTEN the expression of his life. For Suket Dhir, his memories lie in the very details of his designs. They travel through his childhood in Banga—a small town in Punjab where his paternal grandfather was a respected cloth merc

What is the story behind the brand’s name? Frédérique and Constant were our great-grandfathers’ names—Frédérique Schreiner and Constant Stas—and are also our middle names. I’m Aletta Francoise Frédérique Bax and my [co-founder] husband is Peter Const

Fashion, as a powerful tool of social cohesion, is always ripe for subversion into feminist symbolism, and slogan T-shirts have a permanent place in womens’ protest. Katharine Hamnett famously wore one in 1984 to meet Margaret Thatcher, and in 2013 B

“I think everything we do is political. How you make your clothes, and consume them. It’s important that as women we support and give each other a voice. Having solid mentors and a strong peer group is also necessary. I used to work with [filmmaker]

Shalini (name changed to protect her identity) was excited about starting her new job at a medical college—she wanted to earn money, independence, and a sense of identity. Unfortunately, on her way to college, men on bikes threw acid on her face. Sha

In the fast-paced beauty industry, we tend to seek products with the newest innovations and latest technologies. But often, the best-kept secrets are natural, age-old home remedies that our grandmothers swore by. One of the most popular is, of course

“The body, for me, is a form of sculptural exploration,” says G Ravinder Reddy, when speaking of his portrayal of the human form. “I’m interested in the aesthetics of beauty and adornment, but my works go beyond embellishment: They explore cultural a

@paperfashion “I try to capture the image of what I feel as a woman through my artwork. Sometimes the figures are alone, or merely shadows, but it isn’t about loneliness or hiding—it’s about strength, independence, and simplicity. It’s about the curi

TICKLED & PINK | RAW VEGAN (@ishakinger) Isha Kinger, a certified raw vegan chef, health coach, and author, is now working on her Mumbai-based brand. Made from cashews and fresh homemade almond milk, the ice creams are rich and creamy. Plus, they are

This has been a year of delicious summer reads—for me, at least. I’d long considered the genre to be frivolous, a waste of time when I could delve into more serious fiction. You know, the books one should read. Well, any of these could find a place i

I’m not a religious person. That being said, growing up in a half-Hindu, half-Christian household in a Muslim country, I have a great respect for the sense of community and deeper, more positive life lessons that organised religion encourages, and I

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HAVING JUST FINISHED FILMING for a web series and on the verge of beginning a new movie project, it was time for me to escape the urban jungle for a few days to relax and rejuvenate. I was skeptical at the suggestion of a weekend in Udaipur as I’d be