Harper's Bazaar September 2014

SWEATER DRESSING Fear not the polar vortex: Designers put a major emphasis on knitwear this season. Whether in a Fair Isle like the one at Rag & Bone or an oversize knit dress like Stella McCartney's, we'll be getting cozy come fall and winter. STYLIST'S TIP Play with knits of varying lengths for the perfect layered look. STATEMENT COATS Novelty outerwear—as seen at Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry Prorsum, and Valentino—got top billing on the fall runways. With golden embellishments or in earthy prints, it's time to let your coat do the talking. STYLIST'S TIP Belt your coat to nip in a roomy silhouette. STOVEPIPE PANTS Designers like Michael Kors, Hermès's Christophe Lemaire, and Jason Wu at Hugo Boss got behind the stovepipe-pant look for fall. Forgo the superskinny pants of…

CINDY CRAWFORD in Tom Ford Coat, skirt, and boots, Tom Ford. Bodysuit, Scott Stevenson. Earrings, Harry Winston. Tights, Wolford. Hair: Shay Ashual; makeup: Gemma Smith-Edhouse; manicure: Mar y Soul. LARA STONE in Louis Vuitton Jacket, top, and skirt, Louis Vuitton.Earring, Harry Winston. Tights, Wolford. Hair: Marc Lopez; makeup: Gemma Smith-Edhouse; manicure: Trish Lomax. CLAUDIA SCHIFFER in Chanel Jacket, Chanel. Bodysuit, Leg Avenue.Ring (left) and bracelet, Jacob & Co. Hair: Marc Lopez; makeup: Gemma Smith-Edhouse; manicure: Trish Lomax. MARIACARLA BOSCONO in Giorgio Armani Coat, Giorgio Armani. Bodysuit and tights, Wolford. Bracelet, Harry Winston. Boots, Gianvito Rossi. Hair: Marc Lopez; makeup: Gemma Smith-Edhouse; manicure: Trish Lomax. JOAN SMALLS in Gucci Coat and boots, Gucci. Bodysuit, Scott Stevenson. Earrings, Cartier. Tights, La Perla. Hair: Akki; makeup: Tom Pecheux for Estée Lauder; manicure: Mar…

THIS SEASON IS ALL ABOUT STATEMENTS: from bold gold neck pieces to timeless coats in bright candy colors (page 594), versatile camel and full-blown fur (page 560), and 50 shades of gray (page 570). As for the shoe to covet? The curved-heel bootie and the kicky '60s knee-high boot (page 245) are hard to resist. Speaking of statement dressing, Balmain's Olivier Rousteing explains why fashion is like sex (page 284), and Cathy Horyn profiles the formidable Miuccia Prada (page 586). Fashion icon Betty Catroux recalls fellow Yves Saint Laurent muse Loulou de la Falaise (page 436), and friends Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola unite under artist Vik Muniz's cloud (page 606). On the subject of fine jewelry, Sting and other favorite men reenact our classic 1965 Steve McQueen cover (page…

Glenda Bailey on modern icons When I think of icons, Audrey Hepburn is one of the first women who springs to mind. The extraordinary screen and style star is a longtimefavorite of mine—though, in truth, I don't know a single person who doesn't love her—which made it such a treat to photograph her beautiful granddaughter Emma Ferrer for this issue in her first-ever shoot. In a moment of exquisitesymmetry, the photographer was none other than Michael Avedon, Richard's grandson. Dick worked closely with Bazaar for many years, and Audrey was among his favorite muses, so it seems fitting that their talented grandchildren come together in the magazine. Audrey and Dick would have been proud. Though he clearly has his own eye, Michael certainly inherited his grandfather's creative genes, while Emma,…

You've met and dressed so many amazing women. Which one exceeded your wildest expectations? The truth is that they all surprise you. Meeting Michelle Obama and getting to know her has been such a joy. She proves my theory that "smart," "stylish," and "warm" can actually coexist. I met her at a fund-raiser during the '08 campaign, and little did I know that in addition to all of her other fabulous qualities she could dance like nobody's business. Who's on your ideal-dinner-party guest list? I'd like to throw a birthday party for my fellow Leos: Andy Warhol, Jackie Onassis, Alfred Hitchcock, Lucille Ball, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Madonna, President Obama, Bill Clinton, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Child, Mick Jagger, and Whitney Houston. What's your favorite piece you've designed? When you…

Camilla Akrans Joseph Altuzarra Joseph Altuzarra divulges his inspirations. Carmelo Anthony Lisa Armstrong Michael Avedon Derek Blasberg William Boyd Bobby Cannavale Betty Catroux Betty Catroux pays tribute to Loulou de la Falaise. Gia Coppola Sofia Coppola Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs open up to Derek Blasberg about their special bond. Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz gives us her A-list. Alan Cumming Alber Elbaz Alber Elbaz enjoys a coffee break. Karen Elson Karen Elson assembles her fall playlist. Linda Evangelista Linda Evangelista reveals her beauty secrets. Sebastian Faena Emma Ferrer Pamela Fiori Carrie Fisher Douglas Friedman Lady Gaga Carine Roitfeld styled 19 icons, including our three cover stars, Lady Gaga, Linda Evangelista, and Penélope Cruz. Melinda Gates Nathaniel Goldberg Ben Hassett David Hockney Cathy Horyn Cathy Horyn talks shop with Miuccia Prada…