In this issue

Highlights of Harper’s Bazaar India June-July - 2021, issue: The first-ever Blck & White issue by Harper's Bazaar is a dedication to the power of monochrome. Cover stars and half-siblings Arjun Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor shoot their first cover together for this issue, where they open up about their lives, their growing up years, and their will to forge deeper, more meaningful connections in the future. And as their intimate and honest conversation reveals, families are far from 'black and white', a theme that award-winning author also explores in her essay for Bazaar India, where she interprets the marital lessons one can learn from three iconic women in Indian history and literature: Sita, Draupadi, and Maharani Jindan. In another special for Bazaar India, we speak with industry stalwarts about the moments in their lives that defined them—author Ruskin Bond speaks about the books that shaped him, singer Usha Uthup recounts her days as a pop, rock, and jazz performer when live shows were the rage, couturier Sandeep Khosla recounts the days when he was a struggling designer with big dreams, and supermodel Nayanika Chatterjee tells us what the modelling industry was truly like in the '90s, among others.

We also turn to the enduring power of the femme fatale in film noir and Bollywood—Barbara Stanwyck, Rita Hayworth, Helen, Nadira, and more. And along with this, we turn to the genius of filmmaker Satyajit Ray, whose black and white cinema left an indelible mark across the world.

Bazaar India also revisits the most-iconic creations made by leading fashion designers over their careers—Gaurav Gupta, Amit Aggarwal, Abraham & Thakore, Gauri & Nainika, JJ Valaya, Siddartha Tytler, and Shantanu & Nikhil. And who can forget the legacy of the Little Black Dress? As we chart its evolution, India's most influential designers share their story of how they reinvented the LBD.

Each page of this special issue is a carefully-curated selection of fashion styles to include in the wardrobe, and there are dedicated shoots to the two tones that form the staple of any closet. And for those who are looking to get their body in shape, actors Esha Gupta and Bani J, author Soha Ali Khan, and celebrity nutritionist Yasmin Karachiwala reveal their diet and fitness regimes. Finally, in travel, filmmaker Ronny Sen takes us to Gdansk, Poland where he discovers history and tales of revolution.

Enjoy the issue!

THE POWER OF BLACK

Turn Black, the country’s first all-black fashion label, celebrates style with a sustainable and inclusive approach

2 mins

THE SCENT of the CENTURY

As the N°5 turns 100 this year, Chanel celebrates with a groundbreaking high jewellery collection dedicated to every facet of the iconic perfume.

2 mins

VERY, VERY EXTRAORDINARY

Louis Vuitton explores the essence of high jewellery through simple shapes, simple colours, and simple designs in a collection that is anything but.

3 mins

THE GREAT THREAT

The mystique of the glamorous and sexuallyliberated femme fatale continues to fascinate, and haunt, cinema even today. In a special for Bazaar India, Ranjani Mazumdar explores the allure and fall of the dazzling figure.

4 mins

MYSTERY

Murder, gore, and grit await you in these releases.

1 min

The bond we share

For their first-ever cover together, actors and half-siblings Arjun Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor have a raw and personal conversation about their family dynamics and their hopes for their future.

10+ mins

DRESS TO PROTEST

From the Jacobean Court’s rebellious yellow ruffs to Kamala Harris’ victorious white trouser suit, novelist Lucy Jago reflects on the many moments in history when fashion has sent a message more powerful than words.

8 mins

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME

We explore the skincare formulas that continue to enchant successive generations.

3 mins

Eat Well, Look Good

Four Bazaar contributors share the diets, indulgences, and exercise regimes that keep them happy, glowing, and healthy.

6 mins

LINGERING NOTES

A new fragrance house, Alasa Bombay, celebrates the distinct notes and culture of India’s ancient art of perfume-making.

2 mins

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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.