Harper's Bazaar India

Harper’s Bazaar is the oldest, continuously published fashion magazine in the world; Harper’s Bazaar has been the bastion of fabulous fashion for more than 142 years. As the 29th international edition, Harper’s Bazaar India matches the exacting standards that its cousins have set around the world in the areas of fashion, editorial content, and photographic superiority. Harper’s Bazaar India is a magazine that celebrates the best in luxury, design and style. It’s where fashion gets personal. While it’s a fashion magazine, and the emphasis is on fashion, it is also a champion of personal style. Harper’s Bazaar understands that women want to know the latest news and fashion trends, yet encourages a very personal expression of that style. It believes women are fabulous at every age, and is committed to celebrating that in every issue.

Harper’s Bazaar India

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Harper’s BAZAAR INDIA • Get exclusive insights on fashion, beauty, luxury, and more

A Cut Above the Rest • At the atelier with Anavila Misra; meet the young South Asian designers from CSM; and fashion finds its voice through storytelling.

Time Traveller • Piaget’s Gold Sixtie watch is both elegantly retro and unerringly now, with a vintage-inspired turquoise face and an ultra slim design that feels distinctly dialed in.

Gilded Age • A contemporary outtake on jewelled details.

A New Chapter • Express, the latest signature bag by Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director of Women’s Collections at Louis Vuitton, joins the House’s legacy of soft bags. The timeless shape, variety of handles, and the double strap—together is a collective nod to functionality and sophisticated chic, all at once.

Cinched Grace • The waist takes its place as fashion’s focal point.

Fresh Attitude • Inspired by the signature Gucci duffle silhouette, the House presents the Mini GG handbag—a new, playfully miniaturised version of the timeless design. Revisit Gucci’s celebrated travel legacy with the soft GG monogram canvas, signature web stripe handles, and a detachable strap.

Retro Revival • Bookmark the wardrobe staples and ride high on ’80s chic.

Close Cut • An intimate take on classic tailoring—structured, minimal, and quietly powerful.

Vested Interest • Tailored or relaxed, add cool layers for a smooth transition to fall.

…Add a Touch of Elegance? • Bring home the authentic Mediterranean aura and experience the ultimate essence of luxury.

Roots in Authenticity • From frontlining community-centric values with bold ventures to unearthing beauty in simplicity—Anavila Misra brings a sense of calm and balance in the world of fleeting trends.

Within the Lines • Shapes, structures, and textures create an illusive world where supermodel Naomi Janumala claims her space with grace.

Couture Chronicles • The codes declare an era of pearls for him, corsets for her, and couture for all.

Age of Appropriation • This season, Indian craft traditions are inspiring menswear like never before. As global fashion continues to mine Indian craftsmanship, deeper questions arise about credit, compensation, and cultural heritage.

Design Forward • Bazaar India talks to four emerging South Asian designers from Central Saint Martins about the routes their practice is taking.

Layers in Motion • Chapter Two of Hermès’ F/W 2025 collection mirrors Shanghai in its balance of tradition and innovation, pace and patience, intimacy and scale.

Of Stories and Silhouettes • In a nuanced conversation with fashion.

FOR THE LOVE OF FASHION

When Fashion Knows First • Fashion has long served as an oracle of economic unease—from flapper-era hemlines foreshadowing financial crashes to Gen Z’s ugly-cute Labubu dolls doubling...