In this issue

Highlights of Harper’s Bazaar India June 2017 , issue: Our cover star is supermodel Lakshmi Menon who was shot by Delhi-based photographer Bikramjit Bose. The cover story is a conversation with her friend and photographer Sacha Mendes. It is an intimate tête-à-tête about the different aspects of Menon's life and the values she holds dear - sustainable living, the power of empathy, and the importance of being true to your identity. The issue's focus is on two things: Style and reading. The former looks at the people who define what 'style' is in their own unique ways such as Rhea Kapoor, Kalyani Chawla), and Pernia Qureshi. Also included is a story on the remarkable journey of actor Jane Fonda through her storied career. The reading focused parts look into a return to the simple joy of reading an actual book. This is done through essays on the nostalgia brought about by the smell of old books by Jerry Pinto, a celebration of the enduring appeal of Jane Austen by Anjali Joseph, the commitment it takes to set a goal of reading a book a week by Esha Mahajan, and a photoshoot of the books we have all come to love and know over the years (eg: Capital by Rana Dasgupta, The Lives of Others by Neil Mukherjee, and Fairy Tales at 50 by Upamanyu Chatterjee). The beauty section has feature on the iconic makeup artist for Bollywood, Mickey Contractor, and his new collection for M.A.C. For travel, author Siddharth Dasgupta writes about the best bookstores and book cafés around the world from Dharamsala in India to Santorini in Greece. There is also a look into the greats of the fashion industry - an exclusive interview by Nonita Kalra with Christian Louboutin, the Chanel Cosmopolite Pre-Fall '17 show at the Hôtel Ritz in Paris, and the remarkable journey of Christopher Bailey at Burberry.

Jane's Incredible Journey

The Hollywood firmament was hers by paternal inheritance, but Jane Fonda was always aware there was something else. At 79, the actor laureate, writer, fitness guru, and veteran social activist feels fulfilled, youthful, and optimistic about her “third act”.

9 mins

Natural Selection

Ayca’s pure, natural products are a result of age-old recipes passed down through generations

3 mins

Smooth Operator

Women have been plucking, tweezing, and ripping out undesirable body hair for centuries now, but it wasn’t until the launch of Gillette’s razor for women that shaving offered a painless alternative.

2 mins

The Paper Trail

How the smell of old books recalls memories of youth and a lesson in ageing gracefully.

3 mins

The Commitment

Why reading a book a week is a practice worth maintaining

4 mins

Inside Story

Nonita Kalra on how the books in her grandfather’s study helped her discover the stories of her family

3 mins

Ever After

Author Anjali Joseph on the enduring appeal of Jane Austen, ahead of her 200th death anniversary this July

4 mins

In His Words

Man Booker Prize-winning author Graham Swift on life, legacy, and learning to be a writer

4 mins

Role Models

Trends from SS ’17 runways make their way to Rolls-Royce’s latest car, Dawn Inspired by Fashion.

2 mins

Girl Uninterrupted

Lakshmi is no regular supermodel. Comfortable in her skin, unafraid of her body, and ever-ready to speak her mind, she talks to dear friend and fellow Goan Sacha Mendes about sustainable living, the power of empathy, and the importance of being true to your identity.

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Harper's Bazaar India Magazine Description:

Harper's Bazaar India is a monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine published by the India Today Group. It is the Indian edition of the American fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar.

The magazine was launched in 1996 and is currently the most popular fashion magazine in India. It covers a wide range of fashion topics, including runway trends, beauty, and celebrity style. The magazine also features interviews with leading fashion figures, as well as articles on culture, art, and lifestyle.

Harper's Bazaar India has been praised for its high-quality editorial content and its stunning fashion photography. The magazine has won numerous awards, including the Elle Style Awards India and the Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Awards.

Here are some of the features of Harper's Bazaar India Magazine:

* High-quality editorial content: Harper's Bazaar India features in-depth articles on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The magazine also features interviews with leading fashion figures.
* Focus on Indian fashion: Harper's Bazaar India also features Indian fashion designers and models. The magazine is committed to promoting Indian fashion on the global stage.
* Focus on lifestyle: Harper's Bazaar India goes beyond fashion to explore a wide range of lifestyle topics, such as travel, food, and health.