Harper's Bazaar India Vol.8 №11 2022

BazaarFASHION Grey Embroidered Gown with Hand Appliquéd Laser- Cut Petals and Feather Fringe Details, price upon request, Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan. Leo Headband, `1,950, The Vintage Snob. Fashion Assistant: Nandini Dhussa. Model: Ekta Bhadana at Inega. Hair and Make-up: Ankur Chikara.

BEAUTY SUMMER (Clockwise from top left) Gucci REFRESH Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Discover your new signature fragrance EDP, `10,500/100ml (approx). from this iconic line-up of couture scents Giorgio Armani Rose Milano featuring floral, woody, and oriental accords. EDT, `9,300/50ml (approx). Tom Ford Rose Prick EDP, Photographs by VASSILIS MANTAS price upon request. Dior Styling by LIDA KOTTAROPOULOU Miss Dior EDP, `9,200/50ml. Korres Morning Mimosa EDT, price upon request. Jo Malone London Red Roses Cologne, `9,400/100ml. Kilian Roses On Ice, `14,880/50ml (approx).

BazaarBEAUTY (Clockwise from top left) Bvlgari Allegra Collection Rock ‘N’ Rome EDP and Vanilla Magnifying Essence, both prices upon request. Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad EDP, `26,700/50ml (approx). Nuxe Prodigieux Le Parfum EDP, `4,300/50ml. Narciso Rodriguez Musc Noir For Her EDP, `8,950/100ml. Giorgio Armani My Way Intense, `6,400/50ml (approx). Trussardi Trussardi EDP, price upon request. Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L’ Eau de Parfum Blanche, `7,980/50ml (approx).

(Clockwise from top left) YSL Les Vestiaire des Parfums Capeline EDP, `19,000/125ml (approx). Shiseido Ginza EDP, `4,900/30ml (approx). Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel EDP, price upon request. Jimmy Choo I Want Choo EDP, `9,000/100ml (approx). Byredo Mumbai Noise EDP, `16,000/100ml. Frédéric Malle Synthetic Jungle EDP, `22,500/100ml (approx). Cartier La Panthère EDP, `11,800/100ml.

BazaarBEAUTY ARCEEGRATRADIN So much can be said with just one look. Ensure each one counts. Photographs by FERNANDO GOMEZ Styling by ANNA CASTAN

Synchro Skin Self- Refreshing Foundation, `4,100, Shiseido. Le Liner de Chanel Eyeliner, price upon request, Chanel.

BazaarBEAUTY Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation, `4,100, Shiseido.

Synchro Skin Self- Refreshing Foundation, `4,100, Shiseido. High Pigment Longwear Eyeliner, `1,830 (approx), NARS Cosmetics. Top (worn as collar), price upon request, Roberto Cavalli.

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation, `4,100, Shiseido. Éclat De Beauté Effet Lumière Gel Face Gloss, and Rouge de Beauté Brillant Glow & Care Lipstick in Linnet Stone, prices upon request, both Gucci. Earrings, price upon request, Roberto Cavalli. THIS PAGE: Lip Pencil in Brick, `1,700, and Lipglass Lipstick, `1,700, both M·A·C. Choker, stylist’s own.

BazaarBEAUTY OPPOSITE PAGE: Tattoo Liner Eyeliner, price upon request, KVD Beauty. THIS PAGE: Rouge à Lèvres Satin Lipstick, price upon request, Gucci. Model: Laetitia Thalien at UNO Models. Hair: Anna Rodriguez at Green Apple. Make-up: Ricky Morandin. Executive Producer: Jesse Vora.



BazaarBEAUTY “I wouldn’t say I have a SAANCHI GILANI love-hate relationship with my hair... It is more of a ‘love and let’s try to work this out’ Fashion Stylist kind of a relationship, really. I was born with really curly hair; as I grew older, it became straight; and then, during my teenage years, I developed loose waves—so my hair has truly experienced all kinds of textures. I blow-dry my hair frequently, and on days that I don’t, I genuinely try to make it through without hating it. In the past, I wished I could make my hair look the way it does when it’s blow-dried, but with time, I have discovered acceptance and appreciation. As a child, I had really thick hair...my hair ties would snap because of it. Of course, I didn’t value this gift then, so now I do everything to retain its density. Over the years, my hair has also become a lot more frizzy, but a little care is all it needs to look and feel smooth. And so, I don’t over wash my hair—I listen to it, and only when it feels oily do I cleanse it, so I can retain the scalp’s natural oils. I like to oil it as often as I can, and treat myself to a hair spa treatment every few months. Steaming my hair is another ritual I practice often—I wrap my hair with a hot towel after conditioning it, and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing out the product. I’m terrible at styling my hair at home, and I have been visiting the same hairstylist for years—Clarabelle Saldanha Hair Salon in Mumbai. What I love about Clarabelle’s haircuts is that she not only cuts my hair right, but her technique ensures that it grows out well, too.” ROOT OF THE MATTER ‘Define the Relationship’ might be a phrase applied to amorous alliances, but Bazaar India had a di erent idea. Given that women often consider hair a vital part of their identity, we asked eight women to shed light on how their bond with their hair has evolved over the years and what they do to take care of their mane glory. By Meghna Sharma TRY THESE: SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER DUOS System weDo/ Kérastase L’Oréal Professional Professional Résistance Professionnel LuxeOil Keratin Rich & Bain Série Expert Protect Repair Extentioniste Blondifier Cool Shampoo, Shampoo Shampoo and `1,425, and Shampoo, Conditioner Duo, LuxeOil Keratin and `2,000, and `2,630 (approx) Conditioning Conditioner, Conditioner, Cream, `1,500 `950 each `2,200 216

MEGHNA GOYAL Founder, Summer Somewhere “I think we all have good and bad hair days. Growing up, I was very insecure about the way I looked, and did not have the best relationship with my hair. But with time, you learn to accept yourself. Over the years, I have grown to really like my hair. The only thing I would like to change, though, is the speed at which my hair grows...I feel it grows too slowly. But other than that, I am quite content with the way things are. I have pretty much had the same hairstyle for as long as I can remember. I colour my hair once a year, but nothing drastic—I like natural tones. My haircare routine has certainly evolved over the years. I now know what really works for my hair and what doesn’t. I have realised that one should stick to a simpler haircare routine in order to stay consistent. I oil my hair once every two weeks to nourish the scalp and hair—it also increases blood circulation. I also refrain from over-washing my hair by limiting it to twice a week. If it gets greasy, I simply tie my hair up in a ponytail or a bun. The best hair advice I have received is to be patient. Consistency is key, and seeing any changes in our skin or hair takes a minimum of six months. I recently started taking supplements for my hair; they come highly recommended, and I am hoping to see my hair get thicker over the next few months.” “I have AISHA AHMED had a love-hate relationship with my body for Actor many years. But, during those moments of insecurity, my hair always managed to make me feel confident—it keeps me going. Whoever said ‘New hair, new personality’ was onto something, as every time I am going through an emotional lull, a change of hairstyle makes life seem exciting again. Once I realised that my hair holds such tremendous power, I learned to take better care of it. I don’t colour it often...unlike in my teenage years. Now, it is more of a form of expression for me than just rebellion. I am aware that I have abused my hair a lot over the years, and because of that, it isn’t as dense as it used to be. But I am not complaining, because my mother’s genes have been a blessing! These days, I mostly stick to home remedies—a quick hair pack made of eggs, bananas, hibiscus flowers, or coconut oil works wonders for me. I also prefer having my trusted hairstylists work on my mane to ensure I get the desired results. Honestly, the best haircare advice I have received is to experiment as much as you like because eventually, you’re going to lose all of it.” Moroccanoil St. Schwarzkopf L’Occitane Hydrating Botanica Professional en Shampoo Moroccan and Oil Ultime Provence Argan Marula & Rose Volume & Conditioner, Shampoo Strength `3,960 Light Oil-In Shampoo, and Shampoo and `2,150, and Conditioner, Conditioner, Spray `1,148 Conditioner, `2,100 `1,250 each 217

BazaarBEAUTY SEEMA ANAND Author, Mythologist, and the Kama Sutra Expert “According to the Kama Sutra, the ‘seat’ of all desires lies in the parting of the hair. Also, on the night of the full moon, the crown of hair is our erogenous zone. There are even certain (very evocative) kisses that focus more on how the hair should be held rather than what the lips are doing. So, yes, women certainly have a very intense relationship with their hair. When everything else (weight, make-up, skin, etc.) takes a backseat, the hair remains at the forefront of our beauty regime. If I were to define my relationship with my hair in two words, it would be ‘emotionally exhausting’. Like a lot of women, I have always felt insecure about my hair—too frizzy, too wavy, too straight, too curly, too greasy, too dry—it was never right. But now, at 60, I am loving the way it looks—who would have thought that grey hair could be so empowering? The one adjective I often hear for it is ‘sexy’, which is a far cry from what we have been taught all along. We have been taught to associate grey hair with old age. Adjectives like elegant, beautiful, gentle are quite commonly used for grey hair, but ‘sexy’ is definitely a new term for mine. I love that I have been a part of that vocabulary of change...as an enabler for that change. I made the decision to go grey in December, 2019 (pre-Covid), so it wasn’t forced upon me. It was a conscious decision, a choice I made for myself. Initially. I received a lot of push-back. I was told that going grey would make me look older. And that I couldn’t go grey and also talk about sexuality and pleasure. But now, grey hair has become aspirational! All the admiration I get for it just goes to show that if you feel good about something from the inside, it looks good on the outside too. So, I have finally left my insecurities behind, and for the first time in my life, I think my hair and I are in a love-love relationship. That said, I miss the ombré look I had a few months ago—when my hair was still growing out and was white at the roots and black around the length...it looked so dramatic! Grey hair is particularly dry and brittle, so it needs a lot of conditioning. I always remember a line from the Devi Bhagwatam, where they talk about her jet black hair that ‘glowed like a million suns’. White hair doesn’t have its own inner glow, it needs a lot of external help. So I follow a regular regime that includes oil massages, deep conditioning treatments, and John Frieda’s Frizz Ease Serum. I think one of the joys of long hair is the ability to experiment. Yes, I definitely experiment with my hair, but clearly not enough. Styling hair is one of the 64 skills of the Kama Sutra. It is even listed as a form of foreplay (shampooing and dressing your partner’s hair). A quick glance at the elaborate hairstyles on the Khajuraho sculptures will give you an idea of just how important it was for shringar rasa. There were also di erent hairstyles for di erent positions. One in particular—my favourite, in fact—requires you to thread your hair with flowers and then there was a recommended way of shaking them loose as you approached the heights of pleasure, because the sight of your partner’s loose hair and the flowers on the floor were so exciting that it would lead you to your next arousal. Or, there was the act of unfurling the hair when you made love. There was even an alankar that required dishevelled hair. Styles and modes of hair in the world of pleasure were endless. There was an entire erotic vocabulary around it. We don’t do enough.” TRY THESE: HAIR MASKS Kérastase Forest Essentials OUAI Fine To Medium Aveda Botanical Repair Treatment Masque, Intensive Strengthening Chronologiste Masque Intensive Hair Repair `2,900 Intense Régénérant, Masque in Japapatti & Masque Rich, `4,380 `4,000 Brahmi, `1,650 218

“Thankfully, I have had a wonderful relationship with my hair—one that continues to evolve with time. I have wavy hair, which I quite like. However, during humid months, I prefer straightening it to control frizz. When I was younger, I was obsessed with short hair, and I loved experimenting with colour. But now, I like to keep the length long and the colour ever-changing, from blonde to mahogany, red, or copper. I feel lucky that I have never wanted to make any drastic changes to my hair. I take good care of it and eat healthy meals, which has helped maintain its density. Over time, I have realised that oiling your hair is not really necessary to keep it nourished. I ensure I take suitable vitamins and use hydrating products to keep my hair and scalp healthy.” AVANTI NAGRATH SHEHLA KHAN Model Designer “I have a balanced, stable relationship with my hair. I feel good about the way it looks and feels, and that certainly adds to my confidence. In fact, taking care of it has become an important part of my daily routine. My hair has been pretty consistent over the years. It did go through a phase of extreme dryness due to weather changes and rigorous travelling, but oiling helped keep it hydrated. Now, I oil it as often as possible to keep it nourished, and this simple ritual has helped my hair grow much longer. I also use a yoghurt mask to condition it. Being a model, my hair is styled very often, and I ensure I always use heat protectors, and treat it to a good hair spa when I have the time. I don’t colour my hair—I never have—but I love experimenting with new hairstyles. I believe every hairstylist adds a di erent dimension to your hair, and I enjoy seeing di erent people’s visions come to life.” TRY THESE: HAIR OILS Gisou Olaplex Rene Oribe Gold Honey No. 7 Furterer 5 Lust Infused Hair Oil, `6,200 Bonding Sens Nourishing (approx) Oil, Enhancing Hair Oil, `4,370 `2,950 Dry Oil, (approx) `3,800 219

BazaarBEAUTY URVASHI KAUR Designer “I love my hair...I always have. It’s a big part of my identity and has served as a vital tool of self-expression. Short or long, I have always had a good relationship with my hair, and I love experimenting with hairstyles and colour—I even got my hair permed for a little change of texture. As a child, coming from a Sikh background, I had beautiful, thick, long hair. I knew about 15 styles of braiding, and my mom and I would constantly change things up—adding ribbons and clips...it was so much fun! I am grateful that my parents weren’t rigid with the customs and supported me tremendously. At 13, I began exploring my own individuality and sense of style. It was then that I cut my hair short for the first time. I got a perm as it was trending then, and I absolutely loved it. When I was 18, I got a bob and grew it back, and then when I gave birth to my daughter, I got a pixie cut. Over the years, as my responsibilities grew, I started loving myself with short hair. I feel extremely confident in this length; I love how fuss-free it is, and the sense of freedom it grants is empowering—it can be styled in the way I want, in very little time. Also, I am obsessed with hair colour—I love trying out di erent shades to see how they work for my personality. I have explored colours like blue, silver, pink, purple, and aqua. Currently, I have ash-grey hair, but I am also fascinated with the shades that show up when the colour eventually fades. Deep conditioning and washing my hair regularly are all that I need to take care of it, thankfully. Since I colour my hair often, I use sulphate-free products and indulge in salon treatments regularly. There’s a sense of liberation while experimenting with your hair, and I thoroughly enjoy it. I don’t fear bold choices. I feel my relationship with my hair has gotten better with age, and I am excited to see how my it evolves in the coming years.” TRY THESE: STYLING PRODUCTS Rene Kevin. Oribe Sebastian Wella Shu Furterer Murphy Royal Professional Professionals Uemura Style Shine Hair.Resort. Blowout Tsuyu Sleek Spray Beach Heat Trilliant EIMI Sugar Blow Dry Mist, Look Texture Styling Protection Lift Spray Oil Spray, `2,395 Hair Spray, Spray, For Thermal `3,200 `1,975 `5,290 Protection For (approx) 220 (approx) Voluminous And Shimmer, Texture, `630 `1,950

REGINA CASSANDRA Actor “My mother was a Bharatanatyam dancer and she wanted me to follow in her footsteps. To achieve the classic Bharatanatyam beauty look, one had to wear extensions to create a thick braid in case your hair was short. My mother didn’t want me to wear extensions, so she ensured I had nice, long hair. It almost reached my thighs. However, deep inside, I really wanted to experiment with my look. At the age of 17, I got a fringe, and a few years later, I decided to get a fresh look and chopped o my long hair. And boy, did I love my short hair! My mother, of course, was furious as I hadn’t told her before, and it came as a shock to her...but after some time, she got on board. I have been through some crazy hair experiments—I coloured it red once, and this other time, I got an undercut. It was so liberating because when I tied my hair in a ponytail or bun, I looked like a completely di erent person; and when I wore it down, you couldn’t even suspect that I had razored my hair underneath. So, to sum up, I have had a relatively good relationship with my hair. You could call it a love-hate relationship, even, because sometimes, it is hard to love your hair when it is going through a bad phase. For instance, in my line of work, our hair is exposed to excessive heat styling and colouring, and that has impacted my hair quality...it has thinned down considerably. I work over 265 days in a year, and during that time, my hair goes through a lot. So on my days o , I just let it be. In fact, I don’t even own a hairdryer as I don’t like blow-drying it—I do enough of that when I am working. My haircare routine is extremely simple: I don’t try too many new products and stick to a nice hair mask [I love the one by Moroccanoil] to condition it and control frizz. Doing very little to my hair and using significantly fewer chemicals is something that has worked well for me. My hair has definitely evolved over the years; it has become better, and I take better care of it now, too. I oil it, even though my dermatologist recommends against it—but I enjoy the oil massage as a pre-bathing ritual. But there are certain things that do not work for me—like applying onion juice to the scalp...it makes me break out. I also have grey hair—which I cover-up during shoots—but when I am not working, I let it be. This premature greying is a result of Vitamin D deficiency in my body. My advice: listening to your skin and hair is so important. When you listen to your body, it automatically presents you with solutions to tackle the issue, and I am a firm believer in that.” Q TRY THESE: HAIR SERUMS Kérastase Schwarzkopf Aveda Mantra Moroccanoil Kiehl’s Magic Genesis Professional Invati Anantam Treatment, Elixir Hair Anti BC Bonacure Advanced Hair Revival `3,330 Hair-Fall Scalp Genesis Scalp Serum, Restructuring Fortifying Revitalizer, Concentrate Serum, Root `4,620 `1,990 with Rosemary `4,500 Activating Serum, `3,000 Leaf and Avocado, `2,750 221

BazaarBEAUTY When Marc Jacobs underwent a THE ADDITIONAL REPORTING: MEGHNA SHARMA. PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICOLINE PATRICIA MALINA facelift last July, he took a selfie the very next day—wearing a RETURN gauze head wrap with plastic OF THE drains coming out from either side—and posted it to Instagram with the caption FACELIFT “#f*ckgravity”.The fashion world did a collective double take: someone of Marc’s stature actually What was once a hush-hush procedure now being honest about the fact that self-care could go has a fresh new look. Here’s why and what beyond yogic breathing and a gratitude journal? And also, Marc Jacobs got a facelift?! Unlike Botox or you need to know. By Jessica Matlin plumping fillers, facelifts just haven’t received the same widespread acceptance in recent years, which is why many people’s perception of the procedure is frozen in time. One of the last major celebrities to be so open about having a facelift was Joan Rivers. (“I fart through my ears,” she said back in 2013.) The reality is that results, lately, are getting better and more natural, says Andrew Jacono of the New York Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Marc’s surgeon and a celebrity in his own right, thanks to his pioneering techniques.“Marc made people realise that you can have a facelift and still emerge looking like yourself.” A NEW APPROACH Even in this era of transparency, there are limits. When an actress over 50 is asked why she looks so great, it’s not unusual to hear about a commitment to olive oil, drinking a lot of water, and a serum from her own line.“So many celebs are lying and it makes people feel less than,” says Andrew, adding that they can do it because “good work flies under the radar”. Bad work, on the other hand, announces itself 25 paces away.“My patients’ single highest anxiety is that they’re going to look like that person walking down Madison Avenue in New York or Worth Avenue in Palm Beach: pulled and unnatural,” says David Rosenberg, a Manhattan-based facial plastic surgeon.To help ease patients’ fears, many doctors rely on the Vectra M3, a 3D imaging technology that allows patients to visualise how they would look post-procedure.Andrew has this device but prefers a low-fi method: he uses photos of patients in their younger years and hangs them in the operating room as a reference. 222

THE GOLD STANDARD makes a short incision to minimise trauma to the face, The most popular kind of facelift is known as the then lifts the deep facial tissue and neck muscles SMAS, which stands for Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System. Gerald Imber, a plastic simultaneously and repositions the fat and muscle surgeon on New York’s Upper East Side, who has performed in excess of 3,000 of them, describes the tissues vertically, to where they used to be.“I’m procedure as the skin being “tightened over the cheek and sometimes all the way down to the jawline or to sculpting,” he says.“This technique allows me to the platysma on the neck”.An SMAS lift smoothes the jowls, the nasolabial folds, and the neck. How recreate that sort of apple-y full cheeks without much laxity you have determines how much skin the surgeon removes. Gerald prefers this approach because, injections.” Recovery is about 10 days, accelerated by he says,“It’s all done superficially, without putting an instrument underneath the deep tissue and taking the hyperbaric oxygen therapy and VBeam laser treatment risk of injuring a facial nerve.” (The forehead, however, isn’t addressed; for that, a minimal temporal for skin healing.The facelift lasts for 12 to 15 years lift is needed, but Gerald says that Botox can often do the job better.) Scars are hidden in the ears and and at that point,“You’re going to look even better sideburns, and behind the earlobes. Recovery time, Gerald adds, is about a week. than when you came in for surgery,” he says. Doctors’ Critics of the SMAS facelift feel that all that allegiance to extended deep plane facelifts is “almost stretching is exactly what gives someone a frozen look, but Gerald believes that that aesthetic largely religious”, says David, who has been doing them for lives in the past.“A pulled look is the more than 20 years. But the downside, he lets on, is surgeon’s fault, not a result of SMAS,” he that they’re potentially more dangerous.“The states. Gerald does not make any incisions along technique is hard to learn, and you have to have the hairline—that “pulls the sideburns up and immense surgical judgement as well as exceedingly gives people that tight, shiny face; it’s good hands and eyes,” he shares.“And it’s perfected unacceptable,” he says. His facelifts, he promises, only with a lot of practice.There are only a small last “at least a decade and touch-ups are rarely as number who are going to master it.”Andrew has extensive as the original procedure”. become like a missionary in this respect: he’s training THE CUTTING doctors on this surgery and published a 500-plus-page EDGE textbook on it in mid-2021.“I want every doctor to Marc Jacobs got what’s called an Extended Deep be doing a better job,” Plane Facelift, a technique that now has says Andrew.“If they some brand awareness thanks to surgeons such were, people wouldn’t be as Andrew, whose Instagram (upwards of scared of getting a 436K followers) is full of jaw-dropping before and afters. Unlike the SMAS facelift, Extended Deep facelift.” Plane Facelifts don’t involve any pulling at all.Andrew Julius Few, a Chicago- based plastic surgeon, believes in taking a middle ground.“I take the best elements of each technique,” he says. Julius does a SMAS for the mid and lower face because it Marc Jacobs, preserves the “delicate photographed nuances” there, but loves the Extended Deep Plane before he for the jawline and neck underwent because he finds it’s more Deep Plane effective for those areas. Facelift surgery CAN YOU with New CHEAT York-based A FACELIFT? plastic surgeon Dr Andrew Jacono For those still hesitant to go under the knife, there are alteratives to consider for a more lifted visage. ISAAC Luxe Founder Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, recommends Ultherapy to treat fine lines and wrinkles from face and chest.“Ultherapy is US-FDA approved, 223

BazaarBEAUTY Singapore-based La Clinic’s Rachel Ho, general practitioner with an interest in Marc made people realise that you aesthetics, recommends Thermage, which can have a facelift and still emerge uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (Hifu) and radio frequency to lift and looking like yourself. tighten the skin for an effect akin to a — Andrew Jacono, surgical facelift. Celebrity Plastic Surgeon There are also minimally invasive options on the table. Milder sagging can and it can lift and tighten the skin naturally—minus be corrected with injectables such as surgery or downtime.The treatment uses micro- Profhilo, an injectable moisturiser that has focused ultrasound to mark areas where Ultherapy a high concentration of hyaluronic acid to will best show results.The ultrasonic energy reaches stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis. the dermis and hypodermis, generating heat and Dermal fillers can also be strategically friction to produce collagen as well as repair tissue. injected as part of a “liquid facelift”.“One The growth of collagen is what helps with skin benefit of using dermal fillers,” shares tightening,” shares Dr Geetika. Rachel,“is that volume loss due to ageing can also be replaced.” More severe sagging 224 can be countered with a thread lift, a minimally invasive procedure that uses a dissolvable surgical suture placed under the skin to lift and tighten it as well as trigger a response to build collagen. It’s worth noting, though, that these non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures are not permanent and often need to be repeated about once a year to maintain the desired lifted appearance. Some also require more than one session to get optimal results.“Severe sagging will benefit better from surgical facelifts, which can excise excess skin,” says Rachel.That said, given the high cost as well as the potential scarring and downtime (which can often stretch for over a week) associated with surgical facelifts, the non-surgical options—with their shorter downtime, less perceived risk, and lower costs—often make for a more sensible choice.“Ultimately, what’s really important is understanding the severity of your own condition and having a clear idea of the result you want,” stresses Rachel,“as these will determine the options that will benefit you the most.” Her pro tip? “Check the reviews of the doctor that you will be consulting with as well as the previous work he or she has done,” she says.“The experience and training of the doctor is especially important in shaping your desired skin goals.”And as Julius says,“At the end of the day, any technique is only as good as the experience of the surgeon.” Q

(Right) Gabrielle Chanel in 1913, with a camellia in her belt INTO THE BLOOM IMAGES COURTESY OF CHANEL. Chanel’s latest collection harnesses the potential of (Above) Chanel the designer’s favourite flower. N°1 de Chanel L’eau Rouge In 1913,Gabrielle‘Coco’Chanel was photographed with a camellia Revitalizing tucked into the belt of her tunic dress on Étretat beach in France. Fragrance Mist, Reputedly,it was her lover,Boy Capel,who first gave her camellias, `9,375; (right) N°1 and the flower became as powerful an emblem in her life as it was de Chanel Lip And in her designs.Gabrielle decorated her apartment on Rue Cambon with Cheek Balm, camellias adorning the Coromandel screen and chandeliers—and they `4,025; (left) A continue to inspire today’s collections, with every gift fastened with a swatch of N°1 de fabric bloom. Chanel Revitalizing In fact,the new N°1 de Chanel beauty line honours this heritage with Foundation, an innovative collection comprising skincare, make-up, and fragrance, all `6,250; (top right) powered by camellia’s potent revitalising properties. N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing After a decade of research, Chanel’s scientists discovered a rare Lotion, `5,350 molecule unique to a variety of red Camellia Japonica,named‘The Czar’. “This molecule reduces senescence in the skin: when cells stop dividing without being eliminated, they disrupt neighbouring healthy cells, contributing to the ageing process,” says Nicola Fuzzati, the Maison’s Director of Cosmetics Ingredients. Every aspect of the sustainable N°1 collection pays tribute to the revitalising properties of ‘The Czar’; from the 95 percent natural Red Camellia Revitalizing Serum and skincare-infused foundation to the innovative powder-to-foam cleanser and the L’Eau Rouge Revitalizing Fragrance Mist,created by the House’s Master Perfumer Olivier Polge. Even the camellia seed shells are used in the logo-etched refillable Revitalizing Cream jars. Truly, Gabrielle Chanel’s passion for camellia, a flower with many facets, has found a new expression in this thoughtful collection. Q 225

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PHOTOGRAPH: GETTYIMAGES.COM PANORAMIC VISION Be one with nature in the Azores archipelago that is home to active volcanoes and lush sceneries. Sunset at the São Miguel Island

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SLICE OF PAR ADISE For adventurers who want to be in the lap of nature, the Azores Islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean are home to active volcanoes, centuries of history, unique architecture, and the experience of a lifetime. Text by Kristýna Mazánková and Radhika Bhalla 231

BazaarESCAPE (Clockwise from right) Early stages of pineapple growth; one of the commercial ports at Ponta Delgada; Portas da Cidade in the capital of São Miguel The Azores Islands of pumice stones and tree trunks floating around the Portugal, the largest of island. Ever since, the population of this unexplored which is São Miguel, destination has risen, though only to around 1,40,000 offers just the people, the size of a large town. And that, for many, is adventure you need where its beauty lies, along with the Azores’ uniquely this summer, with its green scenery, which is unlike other volcanic landscapes. vast craters, lakes, and This vibrancy aesthetically complements the many peaks. For, here, you shades of grey, be that the dark sand beaches or basalt can encounter the stone buildings. The islands are like an exotic paradise, glowing magma of really...flora abounds in every shade of the rainbow, active volcanoes on almost every turn. It’s no wonder, punctuated with ripe, orange-coloured pineapples and then, that ‘The Green Island’, floating in the Atlantic hydrangeas thriving in the wilderness. Ocean, that is landscaped with savage peaks, lush undergrowth, and an abundance of vibrant flowers, Even though São Miguel is the largest island of the holds deep attraction for landscape photographers archipelago, you can cross it from one side to the other who’re on the hunt to capture the glory of nature. in less than an hour.And it is worth doing, because each São Miguel first cast its spell on the Portuguese side of the island is rather different. The west is settlers of the 15th century, after they came across large reminiscent of Iceland; the east is full of sulphur fields, thermal lakes, and waterfalls; the south is exotic; and the 232

(Below) The Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center; the church of São Sebastião in Ponta Delgada, Portugal north is rather ‘wild’.The island is easy to navigate, but it’s a better idea to drive rather than walk. Don’t expect tourist routes here, though. What, at first glance, might seem like a disadvantage—namely, underdeveloped tourist infrastructure—can offer unique experiences. You will often feel like the original settlers here, and in many places (even the well-known ones), you can find yourself not meeting a living soul. Most attractions are just a car ride away, but you’d be advised to use a map to find specific routes (such as the Walk Me app), lest you walk into the edge of an impenetrable forest that could turn your holiday plans around, quite unexpectedly! AN OLD FLAME The biggest attraction of the Azores is the volcano Sete Cidades in the western part of São Miguel.There are several places with views around the crater, the best of which is called Miradouro da Boca do Inferno.The sights 233

BazaarESCAPE (From top) The Ponta Delgada City Hall; artwork by Alexandre Farto on the façade of an old house in the port of Rabo de Peixe; and the ruins of the abandoned hotel Monte Palace from here are simply majestic, and you’ll hardly be able to resist photographing it at least a hundred times. For even better clicks, consider using a drone.The views in many places in the Azores resemble a sweeping,Windows desktop... The undulating landscape, with a lake in a crater, and an expanse of fields with grazing cows, is a vision to behold. BUILT TO MARVEL An important stop is on the shores of Lake Lagoa das Furnas. Here, the Furnas Research and Monitoring Center complex boasts a minimal aesthetic and is built entirely from local lava rock. Set up a picnic on the stone tables among the trees here, or further along the way, visit the Capilla de Nuestra Señora de las Victorias, which is a small-but-legendary funerary chapel. Commissioned in 1864 by the Portuguese landowner and intellectual José do Canto for his deceased wife,this chapel was once considered a marvel of construction for its stained-glass windows, and many newspapers even wrote about it when it was inaugurated on August 15, 1886. Another jewel of modern architecture is the Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center, which stands in the heart of the island of Ribeira Grande.This museum of modern art was refurbished from an old factory, and the complex blends seamlessly with the original, historical layout along with the new, concrete outbuildings. For food enthusiasts, the north of the island offers a host of local delicacies, such as the fried mackerel that abounds 234

festival originated in 1700, when after an earthquake that lasted days, an image of Santo Cristo or Jesus Christ was taken through the city to call upon the divine to calm the tremors. While roaming the streets, you might also come across a dilapidated house, the façade of which is adorned with the work of Portuguese gra ti and street artist, Alexandre Farto, who calls himself Vhils. Alexandre is known to scrape large portraits into the plaster, and there is another work by him in the port of Rabo de Peixe to appreciate. For urbex fans—those who enjoy sni ng out ruins— explore the abandoned Monte Palace Hotel, a short walk from the Vista do Rei viewpoint, which has gradually overgrown with greenery. It is forbidden to enter here and the place is usually guarded by the police, but with a bit of patience, you can find scouts who’ll show you the way inside... A FRESH PERSPECTIVE The Azores are a special and unique set of islands...frequented by rain, surrounded by an ocean that welcomes hardened surfers, and sometimes, prohibiting tourists from going any further than the edge of the forest. But, once you embrace it, you’ll begin to realise just how enchanting it can be.Take in the extraordinary view of the craters, roam the oldest tea plantations in Europe near the town of Ribeira Grande, or catch up on centuries of Portuguese history...This is a once- in-a-lifetime experience. Q around the island, and Cozido das Furnas, a local stew (Left) Pineapples prepared overnight by burying the pot in the soil to sold at a market in cook naturally from the heat of the volcanoes.Try some of the local cheeses as well, which are accentuated with Ponta Delgada; flavours like garlic and parsley, and to satiate a sweet (inset) the funerary tooth, bite into the Queijadas da Vila pastries that were perfected by convent nuns in the 17th century.You can chapel Capilla de even visit a pineapple or ananas plantation, to learn more Nuestra Señora de about this national culinary hero that takes two years to ripen before being harvested. las Victorias in Lagoa das Furnas For a more city-like experience, make way to the capital, Ponta Delgada, that features bars and restaurants, 235 cafés, beautiful pottery stores, and gift shops along with quaint buildings and cobbled streets.A main attraction is the ancient churches, and on the fifth Sunday of Easter, make sure to witness the annual procession of the Cult of the Lord Holy Christ of the Miracles.This important

HowBAZAAR The June 1954 cover of Harper’s Bazaar US IN THE SUMMERTIME THE JUNE 1954 COVER OF HARPER’S BAZAAR US. TEXT BY RADHIKA BHALLA. Basking in our own glory this season. What better way to celebrate the turn of seasons than embracing one’s own beauty, and age, with confidence?That has been the vision of Harper’s Bazaar since the start, as is evident in this elegant cover shot by American photographer Lillian Bassman for the June issue of 1954... Lillian, whose family emigrated from Ukraine, was best recognised for the graininess in her images as well as the play of geometry and angles in the framing of her models.What is most interesting here is that we are presented with the female gaze—a graceful, self-assured figure who shields herself from the harsh rays of the sun. Could this be an analogy for the spirit of the modern woman?We certainly hope so. Q 236