Harper’s Bazaar Bride is the ultimate guide for luxury weddings. Here is every modern bride’s ‘go-to’ magazine for the best in Indian and international couture, trousseau shopping, jewellery, wedding décor, gifting, beauty and much more.
PRASAD NAIK A student of the J J School of Applied Arts in Mumbai, Prasad Naik took to photography as soon as he graduated in 1996. A strong passion for his work, eye for detail, and flair for capturing people has landed him coveted assignments with some of the finest fashion magazines and lifestyle brands like Vogue Eyewear, L’Óreal, Swiss International Airlines, Sony, Samsung, and many more. Here, he photographs the free-spiritedness of our cover star in ‘The Flower Child’, pg 51. Vacation spot you keep going back to. Japan. RAQUEL SOEIRO Raquel Soeiro is a Portugal-born makeup artist living and working in Dubai for the past six years. Previously a cabin crew for almost 20 years, she turned to working as a professional makeup artist after training under Toni…
FROM THE EDITOR THE GREAT INDIAN WEDDING IS ALL ABOUT COLOUR. BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL. RENDERED IN CINEMASCOPE. This October’s incredible guest editors are the very definition of this spirit of unbidden joy. Thirty-three years in the business, their style is both updated and classical. They combine the past and present to create future that is nothing short of magical. And that is the advice Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla (AJSK) give their bride. “A happy bride is the most beautiful bride of all. Party hard. Make incredible memories with your family and loved ones. Lose yourself to the magic, the sheer romance, and drama of the occasion.”— ABU JANI SANDEEP KHOSLA Q: When AJSK design for a bride, what are the three things they keep in mind? Abu Jani: Our vision…
The latest in fashion, what to buy and how to wear it, and your ultimate shopping list IN FULL FLIGHT Elevate your bridal outfit with the hottest trend of the season—the feather accent. Choose a lehenga with plumage on the hem, the pallu, or even an off-shoulder neckline for added drama. STATEMENT COLLARS Delicate or chunky, choker necklaces were a favourite with nearly every designer across the board. Accentuate a band of diamonds with a long pendant in the middle, flaunt a large polki set, or combine pearls with precious stones to make an elegant statement.…
Golden peacocks from Persia, flowers embroidered with pearls and beads, and a modern rendering of the classic paisley—these are the motifs that dominate JJ Valaya’s new couture collection, Tabriz. The bridal range marks the end of the designer’s three-year creative sabbatical and includes lehenga sets, saris, and anarkalis for women, and achkans, kurtas, and turbans for men. The ensembles feature the brand’s signature palette of midnight blue, red, burgundy, as well as ‘nugray’—a new shade Valaya has developed, which combines nude with grey. “The collection is inspired by the arts, crafts, ceramics, and museums of Persia from the 16th to 19th centuries, and also features traditional Indian craftsmanship including gota patti, mukaish, dabka, zardosi, and aari, among others,” says Valaya. And you also have an embellished burgundy lehenga set that…
ACE THE BASE “Find a formula that works best for you. For normal to dry skin, use an oil-based primer before applying a hydrating foundation. Matte-finishes help absorb excess oil.” POUT PERFECT “I love lipsticks with a matte or semi-matte finish, because they are long-lasting and you don’t have to keep touching up.” MAXIMUM IMPACT “Always start with a nude eyeshadow base and then apply the colour of your choice. Highlight your inner corners and brow bone with an iridescent pearl—it helps open up the eyes.” SWEET CHEEKS “If you want a subtle highlight, use a powder. Choose a liquid shimmer for a bolder and edgier shine, if that’s what you prefer. Follow it up by powder dusted on top.”…
SCARLET DREAMS Pigmented with neon accents and finished with glass-like shine, this shade will keep your beauty look from fading against a bold ensemble. LIKE FINE WINE This darker berry shade with blue-red undertones will make a strong statement at your cocktail, irrespective of how you choose to wear it—sheer, creamy, or matte. CANDIED APPLE The classic red pout returns with an unadulterated intensity of colour. Update with the different shades of gorgeous red rubies—you can’t go wrong with fiery to deep-brick hues.…
