Harper's Bazaar September 2019

Women in the public eye have always faced unfair assumptions about who they are and how they should behave. The September issue is packed with incredible women who don’t hesitate to challenge those expectations, starting with our cover star, singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, who is famed for her radical realness. Elsewhere you’ll find the gorgeous Emily Ratajkowski like you’ve never seen her before, looking sexy and androgynous while proudly displaying body hair in an effort to shatter feminine taboos. Another stunner, supermodel Helena Christensen, also graces these pages. Dressed in swimsuits from her own line, she opens up about her talent for matchmaking and why she is never afraid to show off her curves. In culture news, fans of Downton Abbey will love seeing Michelle Dockery and a few of her…

FALL FASHION is in the air again, which makes this the most wonderful time of the year at Bazaar. And in this issue, we bring you the need-to-know trends and the hottest buys, along with advice on how to wear it all. Inside you’ll find items on the season’s style hit list (page 153), like the saddlebag and the romantic blouse, as well as the buzziest looks, from menswear-inspired pieces to bourgeois dressing (page 190). You’ll also get an eyeful of dramatic outerwear set against the backdrop of luminous ice caves (page 326) and vibrant brights in chic head-to-toe monochrome (page 344). Elsewhere you can take in the poetic musings of Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli (page 316) and glean vintage clothing wisdom from Kate Moss (page 228). Then check out our…

DRY SMARTER It’s understandable: To minimize damage, many people wait until their hair is at least 50 percent dry before picking up a dryer. But it’s a recipe for a flatter style, says Jon Reyman, Dyson styling ambassador. “A strand of air-dried hair is skinnier than one that’s been blow-dried because hot air causes hair to swell,” he says. “Once you’ve let hair dry naturally, it’s difficult to infuse volume.” Reyman suggests a dryer with intelligent heat control, like the Dyson Supersonic ($399.99). It won’t overheat your locks and is powered by a motor six times faster on average than other dryers on the market. PICK THE RIGHT PRODUCTS According to Reyman, you don’t necessarily need a heat-shielding spray (all stylers offer some form of heat protection, as it turns out), but…

IT’S ALWAYS happy hour with the new timepieces from watchmaker Seiko Since 1881, which were inspired by the aesthetics of a classic cocktail bar (and its quintessential libations). With a deep-green dial, rich leather strap, gold second hand, and slim, shiny markers, this elegant watch evokes a minty Mockingbird served up in a stately lounge. Part of the Presage collection, it marries fine mechanical watchmaking with Japanese craftsmanship. Cheers to that.…

IS THERE A CORRECT number of new-season pieces to buy to keep your signature look fresh and on point without your closet spilling over into SOS Marie Kondo territory? In an era when mindful consumption is increasingly becoming an urgent aspiration, you should think in terms of what will make the most impact, then strategize your spending accordingly. This fall, I’d start with the feet because those cute ankle booties that have been your go-to for the past half-decade may have just been nudged into the second row by taller boots. You can now channel Aspen après-ski in Chanel’s furry option that hits around mid-calf, or Connecticut country-house chic with slim jeans tucked into Celine’s cozy over-the-knee shearling-lined boots. The thing about tall boots is that they won’t just retune…

FALL IS the time for collegiate fashion to shine. This scholarly new calfskin carryall from Hermès evokes the book straps of the early 1900s, an era that saw students tethering their reading materials with a thick leather belt and slinging them over the shoulder. But unlike its inspiration, this versatile bag features three separate storage compartments and a sliding strap that can be worn either over the shoulder or in the crease of the elbow. For extra fashion cred, hang it from your wrist.…