Harper's Bazaar March 2015

Spring is upon us, and with it an abundance of fresh new fashion. We’re coming out of heavy-sweater hibernation to reveal the best of the season’s most coveted looks, pieces, and accessories. Lisa Armstrong gives us her definitive shopping list (page 278), while photographer Camilla Akrans showcases swooningly dreamy ensembles at San Cristóbal, Luis Barragán’s Mexico City ranch (page 444). And sometimes the brightest ideas are the most liberating: Nathaniel Goldberg takes a trip into the wild, capturing an array of power-woman gladiators, plunging silhouettes, and seriously chic separates (page 462). Get ready to shop. Roger Vivier necklace, $1,795. 212-861-5371.…

LA VIE EN RYKIEL French girl stylej From the new regime at Sonia Rykiel As the new season slowly comes into focus, our maìn so uree of inspiration is the classic Parisian beauty with her insouciant disposition and affìnity for effortless style that somehow always fèels fresh, For her debut show as creative director at Sonia Rykiel, Julie de Librari took the fàmiliar French fashion txopes and reinvented them with a splash of irreverence and youthfulness—rria.de ali the cooler by the of-the-moment model lineup that sashayed down the runway. MERINO WOOL FOR ALL SEASONS While it's tempting to trade our layers and heavier wares for lighter looks in eager anticipation of spring, the scason's transitionai tendencies necessitate pieces than will traverse the varying temps. Enter, Merino woof. Where cotton and…

THERE ARE SMALL FISH in big ponds and big fish in big ponds—and then there’s Rihanna. The pop superstar is among the most successful and obsessively followed of the moment. As she can attest, to be a celebrity today really is to swim with sharks. And for this issue, Rihanna did just that, literally. When we asked her to get into the water to be photographed with real sharks, she dived right in. Raised on the island of Barbados, Rihanna is indeed a great swimmer—she clearly has the ocean in her veins and fearlessness in her soul. Another idea that delighted me this month was Bazaar’s collaboration with the artist Dustin Yellin. The founder of Brooklyn’s Pioneer Works cultural center already has close ties with fashion; he recently put on…

Tory Burch reveals her style secrets, why she would’ve made a good psychiatrist, and the answers to all of your questions Who were your style icons when you were younger? My mother and father. They had effortless style, and their attention to detail was extraordinary. Art is often an inspiration point for you. Whose work is resonating with you right now? For our Spring 2015 collection, I was inspired by the spirit of the artist Françoise Gilot. Richard Diebenkorn’s paintings have always resonated with me, and Sigmar Polke was an inspiration for our Prefall 2015 collection. What clothing item could you wear every day and why? A classic trench coat—it’s season less. What is your go-to beauty product? My approach to beauty is less is more, but I usually wear a…

CARINE ROITFELD READS THE STARS Roitfeld styled the season’s top looks according to every sign of the zodiac. KARL LAGERFELD & AMANDA HARLECH GO WIld The dynamic duo collaborated on our animal mask story featuring Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz, Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing, and the return of Karlito. RIHANNA DIVES IN Our cover star demonstrated more than a dash of daring in Tampa, where she swam with sharks for a shoot with photographer Norman Jean Roy. Catch the footage of Ri’s undersea adventures on Bazaar.com. ALEXA CHUNG DOES DOUBLE DUTY Chung guest-edits and stars in our new supplement, harper by Harper’s Bazaar. LENA DUNHAM REVIVES A CLASSIC Dunham discusses her lifelong fascination with the original girl’s girl, Eloise. JOSEPH ALTUZARRA CLOCKS IN The designer takes us through a typical day in his…

KEY PIECES The spring collections conjured 1970s flashbacks, but these essentials are decidedly of the moment Photographs by Jennifer Livingston THE CROPPED PANT THESE GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED trousers are spring-ready in white. THE PLATFORM GET A LIFT in the season’s must-have shoe. Hermès cardigan, pants, bag, and sandals. Rolex watch. THE TRENCH A COAT FOR ALL SEASONS finds a friend in suede. Max Mara coat. Chloé bag. shopBAZAAR.com. B Patek Philippe watch. The Shoulder Bag WELL-PLACED HARDWARE punches up this structured accessory. ➤ B = BUY from ShopBazaar.com THE CROPPED JACKET FORGET THE BOYFRIEND BLAZER— your freshest jacket comes in a relaxed, boxy silhouette. THE FLARED PANT HIGH-WAISTED BOHO styles feel new when washed in pretty pastels. ➤ Coach jacket, pants, bag, and shoes. Cartier watch. THE CLOG STEP UP your game…