Harper’s Bazaar Bride is the ultimate guide for luxury weddings. Here is every modern bride’s ‘go-to’ magazine for the best in Indian and international couture, trousseau shopping, jewellery, wedding décor, gifting, beauty and much more.
The lyrics of the famous John Paul Young song, ‘Love is in the air, everywhere I look around,’ certainly rings true for this season. Indeed, we celebrate all forms of love in this issue with Tara Sutaria and Ananya Panday, who mark their debut in Bollywood with Student Of The Year 2, alongside the charming Tiger Shroff on our cover in glorious cocktail couture. Embracing the nontraditional, contemporary route, we head to the mystical city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where the electric-blue façades set against the backdrop of deep-rooted tradition give you a fresh take on vibrant bridal ensembles for the season (pg 108). And to celebrate the immense bridal design talent in our country, we also bring backstage reportage from the latest S/S ’19 collections (pg 118). Whether you’re planning…
Q: Could you describe your creation, Un Jardin Sur La Lagune? It is a fragrance of caressing and vibrant reveries, with airy floral notes. It is like a floral breeze between dream and reality, carried by the softness of white musks and woods that melt into one another; or an evocation of magnolias, pittosporums, and Madonna lilies, the woods, roots, flowers, and earth swept by sea winds. Q: Indian weddings are multi-sensory. How should a bride ensure her scent stands out? In France, we say that Indian weddings are the most beautiful weddings in the world! An explosion of colours, flavours, sounds and, of course, perfumes. It’s a dream for me to participate in an Indian wedding. To be unique, layering is a good option so the fragrance one wore…
If you had to pick a location for the ideal wedding, where would it be? Every wedding is uniquely special, but an Emirates Palace wedding is exceptionally royal. What kind of a vibe would the wedding have? The Royal Indian Wedding! Every bride wants to be a princess on her wedding day, and to be married in the style of erstwhile Maharajas and Maharanis of India is special. Gilded candelabras, gold décor accents, soft pink lighting, and lush, pink peonies can transform the already ornate space into a fairytale palace. What kind of outfit should the bride and groom don? Pastel colours not only make a departure from clichéd wedding attire but also infuse a romantic aura. An attire embedded with zardozi embroidery will make it the dress of your…
WHEN SABYASACHI MET… legendary designer Christian Louboutin, the resultant sparks were inevitable. The fourth chapter of their collaboration is made even more special with the Indian couturier celebrating his 20th anniversary. Their latest association harks back to Sabyasachi’s first collection, Kashgar Bazaar—a tribute to gypsies and nomads, imagined in artisanal vegetable-dyed prints, brocades, and exquisite embroidery. An amalgamation of Indian and Parisian craftsmanship, the collection boasts of men’s and women’s loafers, richly embroidered boots, and round-toed pumps in multicoloured floral prints and sequins, perfect for dancing the night away. ABOARD THE ORIENT EXPRESS Couples looking for an offbeat honeymoon location can head to Aman Kyoto, which is set to open its doors to the public in November this year. Paying homage to traditional Japanese design with a minimalist touch and…
JEWELLERY TIP Highlight the bright emerald green of your jewellery by pairing it with a darkcoloured cocktail ensemble. JEWELLERY TIP Make a statement at your mehendi ceremony as you offset primary colours, like yellow and red in your jewellery, against a pristine white backdrop.…
JEWELLERY TIP Feathers, embroidery, and pearl details can make an engagement or bachelorette ensemble look more refined and graceful. JEWELLERY TIP Swipe on metallic purple on your eyelids to match your amethyst jewellery and complement a dark-coloured ensemble for a night ceremony.…
