Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2015 i Harper's Bazaar India

WHILE INDIAN DESIGNERS rarely come together—as their colleagues from the West do—to form strong trends, they’ve predicted one future for Indian fashion quite clearly. The country’s love for all that’s excessive, especially in party gear, is about to undergo a change. Oh, nothing massive. Just a rejection of all that’s cliché. No more of what Suneet Varma calls “zardozi tea-cosy”. Out with the yards and yards of silk fanning out of mermaid gowns. It seems we’re ready to embrace a new kind of glam rarely seen before, where unusual techniques and luxe, new fabrics matter more than the amount of shine and weight of crystals per square inch. Want proof? One of the season’s most talked-about collections belonged to Amit Aggarwal, who created velveteen textures by using waste adhesive sheets…

“I AM INSPIRED BY personality and creativity,” says Katy Perry, who rocks vintage finds as easily as a Manish Arora skirt constructed like a merry-go-round. She is a style icon who wears the crown lightly. “Fashion is one of the ways I like to express myself. [It is] a reflection of my mood.” This month, her famously quirky style finds expression in the video she shot with director Jonas Åkerlund for H&M’s new holiday campaign. In it, Perry revives her old love affair with the Swedish superbrand, where she (in younger days) used to pick up accessories, “because they were so affordable”. Dressed in a Christmas-y red wrap dress by H&M, Perry prances with roller-skating Christmas trees, toy soldiers, and even an animatronic polar bear. “I always love things that…

10 interns per season 6:30 A.M. I wake up early, between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. on a normal day. I drink water with cucumber and mint or coconut water, and an espresso. I don’t like water usually. But that’s the one time when I think I should drink it, when I wake up. Usually, there’s cucumber, mint, ginger, and lemon in it, and I have bottles of it in my fridge all the time. I think plain water is to have a bath with, not to drink. And I smoke a cigarette. I never eat breakfast. When I’m in Paris, I’m on Skype with my Indian team by 7:00 a.m. 8:00 A.M. These days the traffic is so erratic, but my aim is to reach work between 9:00 and 9:30…

1 Glistening Hide Topshop Unique dress, 9,000 (approx). 2 Bold Bijoux Chanel bangle, price upon request. 3 Slick Sheath Balmain X H&M jacket, 26,400. 4 Spiked Extras Amrapali ring, 5,500. 5 Lethal Heights Christian Louboutin booties, price upon request. 6 Sharp Slacks Kanika Goyal pants, 14,000. 7 Wide Accents Tod's belt, price upon request. 8 Flattering Cuts Cushnie et Ochs at net-a-porter.com top, 57,000 (approx). 9 Dark Descent Opening Ceremony at modaoperandi.com skirt, 39,000 (approx). 10 Studded Style Givenchy bag, price upon request. SEE WHERE TO BUY FOR DETAILS…

WHAT’S IN 1 Peplum Tops Balenciaga top, 1,20,000. 2 Baroque Minaudières Alexander McQueen clutch, 3,20,000 (approx). 3 Mary Janes Miu Miu shoe, price upon request. 4 Sequins Nina Ricci skirt, price upon request. 5 Lurex Missoni swimsuit, price upon request. 6 ’80s Glam Oscar de la Renta earrings, price upon request. 7 Block Heels Pierre Hardy shoe, 52,000. 8 Iridescent Textures Maison Martin Margiela bag, 90,000 (approx). 9 Menswear Fabrics Marc Jacobs cape, price upon request. 10 Sculptural Chokers Lanvin choker, price upon request. WHAT’S OUT 1. Shirt dresses 2. Wristlets 3. Clogs 4. Tribal embroidery 5. Mesh 6. Punk extras 7. Peep-toe flats 8. Knit bags 9. Fleece 10. Lariats SEE WHERE TO BUY FOR DETAILS…

Fall’s costume inspirations—opera gloves right out of a Jane Austen novel and thigh-high boots from ’50s films noir—are reborn. While the first association of thigh-high boots is a slick patent leather stocking riding up shapely stems, this season’s versions by Altuzarra (embroidered and studded), Marc Jacobs (in distressed calfskin), and Pucci (with their graphic black and white patterns) show a new approach to a vampish classic. On the hands, it’s the long glove that has got a shot in the arm. Forget traditional satin and lace, Alexander McQueen has done quaintly Victorian button-ups but in hot red, and you’d wear them anywhere but the opera. Dries Van Noten has explored leather options in bright crimson and ochre to pair with oriental silk jacquards (oh, the frisson!), and Elie Saab has…

WHITE MIGHT Chopard’s heavily studded Happy Sport Automatic redefines sporty glamour. Price upon request. PRETTY PICTURE Harking back to its iconic quatre foil motif, Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Monogram Tourbillon Sun boasts a radiant round monogram flower pattern enhanced by mother-of-pearl. Price upon request. SUPER NATURE The delicately decorated leaves in diamonds form an intricate ivy pattern in Jaeger- LeCoultre’s Rendez-Vous Ivy Minute Repeater. Price upon request. SILVER LINING Jaquet Droz’s Petite Heure Minute Relief Goats features detailed engraving against a beautiful champlevé enamel dial in white and blue. 52,20,000. BIRD OF PARADISE Paying tribute to the famous 1908 Peacock Egg, Fabergé’s Lady Compliquée features an automated peacock in rock crystal that fans its tail at every hour. Price upon request. ROCK SOLID The face of the Harry Winston Midnight Diamond…

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It seems like yesterday when contouring was the choice du jour of everyone from the Kardashians to Kareena Kapoor Khan. But as fashion changes, so does beauty. And the difficult task of contouring has been replaced with a new technique, one that is easier and more flattering. Strobing is the new beauty buzzword—a highlighting method that has names such as Gisele Bündchen, Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Sonam Kapoor, and Malaika Arora Khan under its spell. The emphasis is not to just perfect the bone structure, but also make the skin look naturally healthy. “Strobing might be a new trend, but the principles involved are as old as makeup itself,” says Delhi-based celebrity makeup artist Deepa Verma. Simply put, a pearlescent illuminator is used to highlight the elevations of the face,…

BLACK MAGIC When the world’s first iconic nail colour turns 20, you have to take notice. Launched in 1995, Chanel Le Vernis in Rouge Noir, (originally called Vamp), was the first enamel to reach cult status, immortalised by Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction. The Rouge Noir Absolutement collection is an ode to this black-red shade, which is now available in a lipstick, liner, and even mascara. HOLIDAY SELECTION All things bright and totable • Bobbi Brown Sequin Eyeshadows provide subtle shimmer with rich colour. • Revlon PhotoReady Eye Art packs both glitter and shadow. • Bioderma Photoderm Max Compact SPF 50 conceals and also boasts anti-ageing benefits. • Clinique Minis pack all your skincare favourites in super convenient travel sizes. • Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate, a miniscule bottle of face…

Top Trends Savoury: Forget sickly sweet drinks in synthetic colours—this season is about balance. Spices, herbs, chillies, even bacon and eggs find a place in the trendiest mixes. The Sahib Room & Kipling Bar at The St. Regis Mumbai uses curry and betel leaves in drinks like the rum-based The Phantom Rickshaw and vodka Paan Martini, while New Delhi’s new Ek Bar ups the classic mojito with an in-house blend of six spices. Smoked: It’s time to play with fire as the season’s biggest trend evokes the sense of bonfires and thick forests. Try the Campfire at Seattle’s Canon bar—a smoke-filled cloche opens and emanates a cinnamon musk scent elevated with mezcal; habanero peppers spice. Taking the trend up a notch, bars now work with different kinds of smoke—frankincense, applewood,…

A MASTER of pared-down precision, Bottega Veneta’s Tomas Maier is renowned for his singular vision, but the German-born designer also knows the value of a second pair of eyes. For the past 10 years, Maier has worked with different artists each season to photograph Bottega Veneta’s campaigns, resulting in hundreds of original fashion images that comprise the new book Bottega Veneta: Art of Collaboration. Here, he discusses the project with his friend—a woman who knows a thing or two about creativity and exacting standards—Martha Stewart. MARTHA STEWART: When are you coming up to Maine next? I want to climb the Precipice Trail with you again. The falcons are still nesting there now, so it’s closed, but we could do it in the fall. TOMAS MAIER: Hopefully soon. I have fond…

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They don’t call the end of the year a festive time for nothing. There’s Christmas in the air, a precursor to eagerly anticipated New Year celebrations, and for those of us experiencing winter, there’s the double joy of a completely redone wardrobe. And if that’s not enough, this issue, we have decided to up the ante on that festive spirit, dousing this magazine in maximalism and decadence to end 2015 on a hedonistic high. We are encouraging you to go all out, from trying the latest cocktails doing the rounds (Raise The Bar, pg 136), to holidaying in truly indulgent ways (Here Comes The Fun, pg 200). The lowdown on how to dress for the party season comes by way of ‘10 Things We Love’ (pg 34), while we also…

“SURREAL”, “BAROQUE”, and “like a marriage of Jeff Koons and Jackie Onassis” are just some of the ways Greek designer Mary Katrantzou’s designs have been described. Graduating with a distinction from Central St Martins, London, in May 2008, her pioneering digital prints won her instant recognition with her very first show in the same year. How could anyone ignore those colourful frocks with unexpected trompe l’oeil perfume bottles? “I noted my orders down on the back of my press release after the Fall 2009 show,” she remembers. For Spring 2011, there were typewriters that morphed into hourglass silhouettes, and for fall, frocks riffed on Fabergé eggs. In Spring 2013 came her highly-acclaimed collection based on postage stamps. Today, a team of assistants deals with orders coming in from stockists in…

THE ORIGIN While the turn of the century brought freedom from the corset, the roaring ’20s gave way to the flapper era. With fashion undergoing dramatic changes, designers got a chance to craft new, easy styles. Enter Coco Chanel, who, capitalising on the mood of the moment, created the Little Black Dress, a simple, elegant outfit, in 1926. CHANGES AND 21ST CENTURY SPIN-OFFS Post the ’40s, with more women entering the workforce, the popularity of the dress rose as it was easy to wear and accessorise. While initial versions had soft shoulders and a fuller silhouette below the waist, the LBD has evolved many times since. For Fall ’15, Dolce & Gabbana and Nina Ricci offered distinct necklines and sleeve lengths, and added smooth contours to accentuate the figure. CELEB…

1 drink named after him to cook, so when I’m in Paris, I’ll make Italian, or whatever else I like. I think you should eat whatever you yearn for. That’s a sign that your body needs it. So, I listen to that and I cook what I want. It’s easy to cook there because the ingredients are easier to find. When I come back, my suitcase is full of raviolis and burratas. 5:30 P.M. When I leave work, I switch off. I usually watch episodes of whatever I’m into, or listen to music. Right now, I’m still listening to this one track from Kraftwerk called Europe Endless. It reminds me of Burning Man and I’m obsessed with it. Every day, I religiously listen to the track about five times. I’ve…

1 Dreamy Bordeaux Bhaavya Bhatnagar at perniaspopupshop.com dress, 28,800. 2 Clear Cut Bottega Veneta at net-a-porter.com bracelet, 1,04,600. 3 Quilted Catch Michael Kors clutch, price upon request. 4 Emerald Enigma Just Cavalli dress, 89,900 5 Fresh Flowers Dior earrings, price upon request. 6 Straight Talk Etienne Aigner trousers, 19,500 (approx). 7 Structured Simplicity Roksanda at matchesfashion.com top, 65,000. 8 Shine On Jimmy Choo shoe, price upon request. 9 Patina of Paisleys Alice + Olivia dress, 1,24,700 (approx) 10 Ivory Statement Prada necklace, price upon request. SEE WHERE TO BUY FROM DETAILS…

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WHILE INDIA’S LOVE for fine clothes and jewellery is no secret, a coming together of the two in the fashion sphere merits a closer look. After all, it’s not simply any designer utilising any brand’s jewellery to accessorise his couture show. The collaboration between Suneet Varma (one of India’s top couturiers for the past 25 years) and Diacolor (a family-owned fine jewellery business that goes back three generations) is nothing short of statement. Right before their November 21 showing in New Delhi, Bazaar caught up with the two to talk couture, carats, and the best way to combine them. Varun Rana: Suneet, Rishabh, how did you both come together? Rishabh Tongya: This is Suneet’s first completely Western couture collection, so when he approached us, it was an immediate yes. At…

A branch of burnished driftwood here. A smattering of polished pebbles there. The curl of a leaf and the curve of a seashell. The gleam of gold and the sparkle of silver. Hushed hues of sand and smoke. A fond memory, laced with latte and cocoa. Simone Arora’s eponymous store SIMONENaturally Inspired, has the uncanny ability to uplift the spirits. Her brand of ‘nature luxe’ has been creating oases of calm and comfort in Mumbai for a year now, after opening to great appreciation and It parties in September 2014. “Nature has always been an influence in my life, bringing peace and tranquillity to it.” We find her in her gorgeous workspace, sitting in the midst of beautiful moodboards that she created, and gift hampers that she’s customising. Arora’s weaving…

FILM THE BIG FRIDAY Two of the years biggest movies, Dilwaleand Bajirao Mastani, release the same day this month The week before Christmas sees a silver screen clash of the titans as Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period film Bajirao Mastani releases alongside director Rohit Shetty’s romantic action-comedy Dilwale. With epic sets, spectacular battle scenes, and outfits designed by Anju Modi, Bajirao Mastani, starring Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, and Ranveer Singh as the Maratha warrior Baji Rao, finally comes to fruition a decade after Bhansali first envisioned the project. Dilwale, on the other hand, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, recreates the unmatched chemistry between its leads, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, 20 years after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. And adds a fresh pair—Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon—to the mix. CULTURE ARTBEAT Experience…

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 21 Money or new undertakings will become a major talking point at various times during the month. And you must resist the temptation to overreact to one particular person who feels entitled to question your spending habits. Remain polite. But do take a subtle look at your accounts and make sure that you really aren’t heading for trouble. MOTTO OF THE MONTH Anyone who gossips to you will gossip about you. CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 20 Somebody’s secretive ways might be irritating, but it’s best not to show it. Around December 11, your sixth sense will tell you what you need to know regarding this relationship. It’s important that your response is dignified and respectful. Motto of the month Those who hesitate are not only lost but miles…

BRUGES, BELGIUM The Modern-day Fairytale Step into a fable as one of Europe’s most picturesque cities transforms into a winter wonderland in the holiday season. Within minutes of reaching Bruges, it’s easy to see its magical appeal—no wonder there are multiple nods to its fairytale charm in the cult film In Bruges. Horse-drawn carriages trot along cobbled lanes, swans float on dreamy canals, and Gothic buildings line winding alleys. It’s a bona fide trip back to the medieval age—the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All through December right up till the New Year, with celebrations in the air, the aroma of toasted almonds, jenever (Dutch gin) coffee, mulled wine, and roasted chestnuts wafts across festive markets. The Grote Markt hosts one of the most popular ones, where…

...wear red lipstick. It instantly makes you feel glamorous, regardless of what you have on. It’s a classic that goes with anything and everything! ...tie a turban when you haven’t had your hair done and need to look your best. It’s an elegant solution to hiding unruly curls. ...dress up on a Monday morning. Special pieces shouldn’t just be saved for occasions. Make every day worth dressing up for! ...throw a party. There’s always an excuse to celebrate, even if it’s a small get-together with family, friends, and new acquaintances. ...read a novel by Agatha Christie, the queen of crime, and exercise your ‘little grey cells’. ...dress from the feet up—you can determine the day ahead by the shoes you choose to wear in the morning. So put on your…

1 THE SHOWSTOPPER From the time he made his first showstopping gown for Naomi Campbell in 2000, and through his many collections since, Zac Posen has been a constant red carpet favourite. His celebrity clientele includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, and Dita Von Teese, among numerous others. True to form, his fall show could have been a stand-in for the Oscars, given his bevy of stunning designs that captured the mood of the season: Maximal and celebratory, yet elegant. The highlight? A red flocked gown with a pannier waist that burst into bold volume, once again worn by Campbell. 2 THE VIBE With ’70s-inspired fashion being one of the highlights of Fall 2015, all things bright and fun are back in focus. At Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, who knows…

1 Floral Hardware Aurelie Bidermann at matchesfashion.com necklace, 97,500 (approx). 2 Lusterous Cuts Morphe at Rock N Shop top, 24,900. 3 Intricate Sparklers Amrapali earrings, price upon request. 4 Silver Streak McQ by Alexander McQueen dress, price upon request. 5 Foiled Wonder 3.1 Phillip Lim boot, price upon request. 6 Futuristic Fantasy Rishta by Arjun Saluja at Ensemble top, price upon request. 7 Sleek Holds Mulberry at net-a-porter.com bag, 48,000 (approx). 8 Russet Romance Haider Ackermann dress, price upon request. 9 Buckle Up Christian Louboutin shoe, price upon request. 10 Midas's Touch A.L.C at modaoperandi.com skirt, 39,000 (approx). SEE WHERE TO BUY FROM DETAILS…

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RETURNTO CLASSICS There is a huge revival in looks from bygone eras in the market for high-end dècor. These take time to acquire or make, and in the last few years, many have taken to vintage style. Typically, these pieces are mixed with contemporary art. They may be slightly redefined with a touch of modernism, but they very classical in nature. HISTORICAPPEAL It has taken, after all, decades, sometimes centuries, for a particular design to come to be. With each generation there has been evaluation and innovation; it’s difficult to challenge such weighted history. ROLEINA MODERNHOME They add a sense of flavour, finesse, and history. Most homes even in this century in the Western world are decorated in period styles, wherein they are furnished with pieces from different countries and…

It seems apt to write this story on the day of Hedy Lamarr’s 101st birthday. Known as the most beautiful woman in the world, she has to her credit movies like the 1949 Samson and Delilah, and Ecstasy, where she was filmed in the throes of an orgasm. A femme fatale both on and off screen, she convinced her first husband to allow her to wear all her jewellery for a party, only to disappear from his life forever. Though she wasn’t the first to play the role of a dangerous woman, she did set the tone for her successors—Greta Garbo in the 1930s, Rita Hayworth in the 40s, followed by Kim Basinger, Sharon Stone, and Angelina Jolie. Look closely, and they all have a beautiful body, finely arched brows,…

A year since his chart-topping single Uptown Funk, music producer Mark Ronson adds yet another milestone to his career: An India tour. Headlining the NH7 Weekender, he plays in Delhi, Pune, and Bengaluru this month, alongside names like AR Rahman and Flying Lotus. R o n s o n ’ s stepmother is Indian so he has family here, but this will be his maiden trip to the country. And though he wants to see as much of it as possible, he skipped the Shillong and Kolkata legs of the festival. “India has always been a country that I wanted to spend some time in. The minute the opportunity came, I didn’t think twice,” says Ronson, 40, who is married to French model Joséphine de La Baume. “The best part…

After being accused of plumping her lips, anorexising her body, and losing India her cricket matches, all in 2014, Anushka Sharma seems to have risen, taller than her 5’9” this year. She’s starred in and produced NH10, been the jazz-singer-informer-lover in Bombay Velvet, and the working-girl-cruise-line-dancer in Dil Dhadakne Do. The films have made her the actor with the biggest grossers of the year. Plus, a lot of the success of the 2014 PK spilled into this year. So you’d think she’d want to sit back and relax. She doesn’t. She’s at the cover shoot venue on time, still jet-lagged after her flight back from Vienna, where she has been shooting for Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Though the shoot is slightly delayed, she doesn’t exude star vibes, sitting…