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NATARAJAN, the ace lensman captures our cover star Ilea na D’Cruz i n‘ Girl, Uninterrupted’ (pg154). Fashion quickfix:“From a photographer’s point of view.....limbo”; What’s next?: “I am back on doing commercials and look forward to lots of fun.” ARJUN MARK, the dynamic fashion photographer, pictures five Indian fashion designers with niche sensibilities in ‘Palette of Five’ (pg 192). Fashion quick-fix: “My best quick-fix is to get a haircut and I’ll be up-to-date for weeks!”; What’s next?: “I’m a music lover and now I’m keen to learn a musical instrument before the year ends.” BIANCA HARTKOPF, makeup and hair expert, makes actor Ileana D’Cruz look like a million bucks in the cover story, ‘Girl, Uninterrupted’ (pg 154) and also wields her magic makeup brush over five Indian fashion designers in ‘Palette of Five’ (pg192). Fashion quick-fix: “I love wearing a bright red lipstick as it makes you look and feel fabulous in a jiffy. And

its like making a statement without trying too hard.” What’s next?: “I am on my way to Tokyo to visit one of the biggest beauty expos, while enjoying the new culture, their impeccable design, and delectable food. By the end of September, I am on my way to Europe for Paris Fashion week and I look forward to work on some exciting new projects.”

NORBERT KNIAT, the talented photographer deftly captured the hot and sexy beauty looks of the season in ‘Eye Spy’ (pg110). Fashion quick-fix: “It’s hat and beard, always.”; What’s next?: “I’m heading back to Mumbai to shoot some more interesting features and stories.” NISHAT FAT I M, writer and ex-executive editor of Harper’s

Bazaar India, peeks into fashion designer Roberto Cavalli’s luxe lifestyle in ‘A Life Less Ordinary’ ( pg 64). Fashion quick-fix: “It’s red lipstick—says chic in just seconds.” What’s next?: “I’m looking forward to a muchdeserved holiday for which I’m heading to Srinagar.”