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Ace lensman SURESH NATARAJAN captures Kajol’s new, dazzling look for the cover story (pg170). Writer MALAVIKA

SANGGHVI chronicles Fendi’s rich heritage of fur in ‘The First Family of Fur’ (pg 30). In ‘A Fashionable Life: Simran Lal’ (pg 94), VIDURA

JANG BAHADUR lenses Delhi’s décor and design maven, and her chic home. Photographer ANAND GOGOI turns the spotlight on the wardrobe staples of the season in ‘The New Classics’ (pg 146). Chef

MARIN LEUTHARD of Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, creates works of art by juxtaposing food and fine jewellery in ‘Good Enough to Eat’ (pg 69). Isha Yoga is the new spiritual sanctuary—writer

NAMRATA ZAKARIA explores the phenomenon that is drawing attention of celebrities the world over (pg 106). Photographer PAUL ZAK captures the season’s most covetable accessories, bags, and shoes in ‘Hip to be Square’ (pg 62). The editorial director at luxup.com, writer

HARRIET QUICK chats with Sarah Burton, the creative core of label Alexander McQueen, in ‘Fashion’s Queen Bee’ (pg 180). Bazaar turns the spotlight on Poland’s Next Top Models as they highlight spring-summer’s eclectic mix of prints in ‘Folk Goes Baroque’ (pg 164), shot by photographer VISHAL KULLARWAR. Design doyenne RITU KUMAR gives us an insider look into her experiences of creating a museum-worthy collection for Bhutanese royalty in ‘On Her Majesty’s Service’ (pg 40). Catch the best of couture, as photographer KATJA RAHLWES shoots the most awe-inspiring pieces of the season picks in ‘The Best of Couture’ (pg 138). The fashion editor at International Herald Tribune, SUZY

MENKES writes about the newest avatars of the season’s most attractive detail, in ‘Ruffles’ (pg 154). A writer, consultant, and the associate lecturer of fashion journalism at Central Saint Martins College of Arts & Design, London, ROGER TREDRE writes about the latest trend to hit Indian shores, that of ‘Slow Fashion’ (pg 104).

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