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

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Dramatic Flair • At the atelier with NorBlack NorWhite; in conversation with Matthieu Blazy; Pierpaolo Piccioli shares his vision for Balenciaga; into the life and works of Elsa Schiaparelli at the V&A Museum; and the latest trends.

Star Sign • Van Cleef & Arpels’ new celestial-themed collection includes a globe-shaped, hammered-gold ring and earrings with diamond insets for a galactic statement.

…buy the flowers yourself? • The botanical-inspired Gentle Monster’s 2026 Bouquet collection will always brighten the day.

The Chanel Whisperer

Guardian of the Fire • At Balenciaga, Pierpaolo Piccioli recalibrates the couture method: silhouette, volume, and the relationship with the body.

Shaping Diversity • As NorBlack NorWhite turns 16, Amrit Kumar reflects on the journey through the evolution of identity, intention, and ideology.

Couture Crescendo • Complex ideas, creativity, and craftsmanship come to life and celebrate fashion in all its glory.

Anatomy of an Icon • Sonnet Stanfill, Senior Fashion Curator at the V&A Museum, tells us how a century of shock, wit, and surrealism comes alive in London’s first retrospective dedicated to the life and works of Elsa Schiaparelli.

Future Classics • The H&M X Stella McCartney collaboration celebrates nostalgia and aligns on the fact that desirability in fashion should always challenge the status quo.

The Worn Mind • Rooted in art, philosophy, and an instinctive sense of self, Kanika Agarwal’s clothes are shaped as much by thought as by form.

Charting a New Course • From craft-led narratives to contemporary expression, these five homegrown labels are reiterating what Indian fashion looks like now.

Collectible Craft • Mayyur Girotra reframes Indian textiles as artefacts of memory through the house’s latest collection.

A Study in Restraint • Lovebirds’ resortwear 2026-2027 presentation at the iconic Lunuganga Estate in Bentota balances intuitive exploration of craft with minimal design intervention.

Beyond Tokenism • At the Zoram Fashion Showcase, three designers move past surface-level craft to present fashion as ownership, storytelling, and intent.

FOR THE LOVE OF FASHION

Ace Accent • Artisanal character takes centre stage

Retro Reverie • The season’s hottest adornments highlight the essence of handcrafted details at the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid.

Spring Forth • The Dior Cigale bag by Jonathan Anderson reinterprets the House’s heritage with audacity. Inspired by La Cigale–an iconic dress conceived by Christian Dior for Fall/Winter 1952, this new bag transposes its sculptural silhouette.

Subtle Statement • Classic opulence meets modern design in a striking interplay.

Neo Nobility • Crafted by hands, these jewellery and timepieces embody the delicate balance of precision, artistry, and the art of...