WELCOME TO THE ISSSUE
Writer ANJU CHULANI takes us to London’s biggest art sales in ‘Auction Stars’ (pg 122). Photographer ASHISH CHAWLA captures the secrets of gorgeous hair, while makeup expert ANU
KAUSHIK lends her expertise to our beauty feature ‘Secrets to Thick, Shiny Hair’ (pg 101). Writer ASHWIN RAJAGOPALAN introduces us to India’s emerging women playwrights, in ‘Out of the Wings’ (pg 134). Christie’s resident expert on South Asian Art,
DR AMIN JAFFER takes us through the behindthe-scenes frenzy that preceeds the auction house’s annual sale in London, in ‘ The Inside Man’ (pg 120). Photographer MARTIN PRIHODA turns the spotlight on one of the youngest actresses in the industry, our cover girl Alia Bhatt (pg 180), while hairstylist
BRENDON DE GEE gives her a retro look. Photographer ARJUN MARK lenses the season’s most desirable fashion combos, and beauty expert
MITESH RAJANI creates the perfect waterproof looks for ‘The Season’s Slick Mix’ (pg 144). Bangladesh-based photographer MANIR MRITTIK takes us into the house of Asia’s biggest art collectors, Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani, while makeup maven POOJA KHURANA works her magic on Nadia in ‘A Fashionable Life’ (pg 74). Photographer ANAND GOGOI showcases the personal style of Bazaar’s favourite women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s in ‘Ageless Style: Doing It Right’ (pg 84). Photographer KARL LAGERFELD shoots Kate Nescher as she reflects the style of one of the most elegant women of the 20th century, fashion icon and Bazaar contributor Gloria Guinness, in ‘Glorious’ (pg 172). Writer AJESH PATALAY chronicles Carey Mulligan’s career graph and the success of The Great Gatsby, in ‘There’s Something About Carey’ (pg 190). Writer SONALI KOKRA sheds light on cover girl Alia Bhatt’s love for movies and her future plans (pg 180). At the 55th Venice Biennale, DIANA CAMPBELL BETANCOURT closes in on the artworks and artists worth knowing, in ‘At the Heart of Art’ (pg 126). Bazaar’s senior international editions editor, ELéONORE MARCHAND, takes us on an African safari in ‘Return to Nature’ (pg 205). Set designer MARLIES BLOEMENDAAL puts together a perfect recreation of a Bollywood set, for our cover shoot with Alia Bhatt (pg 180).