Every issue of Harper's Bazaar speaks to the varied interests of the discerning contemporary woman who seeks the best for her home, career and lifestyle.
EDITOR’S LETTER
FEBRUARY • What to watch, see, do, and enjoy to get your culture fix
CONTRIBUTORS • On the communities they’re appreciative to be part of
KING PRINCESS • For this issue’s music director, it’s all about bringing people together
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JOY-SPARKING EXCLUSIVES • We know the importance of getting the most out of your wardrobe, so we collaborated with our favorite brands to create a collection of exclusives that take versatility to the next level.
THE GOOD BUY COMME DES GARÇONS AOYAMA BAG • Amy Sedaris on her decade-long love affair with the carryall
VESTED INTEREST • Channel the ’80s with a classic knit layering piece in playful patterns or rich textures. Wear with a collared shirt and high-waisted trousers for extra retro charm.
THE TRENCH • How the utilitarian outerwear staple became one of the most enduring emblems of chic
DREAM WEAVER • The basket bag gets a luxe makeover with a chain strap, logo hardware, and leather accents for seasonless appeal
SHOPPING LIST • Transitional tailoring, fanciful slip-ons, and cheery pops of red make a perfect right-now uniform
FRESH CROP • Consume consciously with one of Coach’s new vegetable-tanned leather bags. Dyed with natural ingredients including carrot, turmeric root, and red fruits, it’s executive creative director Stuart Vevers’s update on the brand’s signature Cashin Carry top-handle style, introduced in 1969 by its first lead designer, Bonnie Cashin.
QUILTING CIRCLE • What’s old is new again: Patchwork separates assembled from deadstock and vintage fabrics reduce waste and are totally one of a kind
PRO SHOP ON POINTE
PORTRAIT MODE PIN-UP • A plain white button-down takes on new life with gold buttons, whimsical brooches, or a chain collar
JEWELRY NEWS • The season’s most covetable treasures arrive, along with a glittering new exhibition
GLAM ROCK • Featuring faces made from brilliant gemstones, Dior’s new range of watches is a natural wonder
ALWAYS, NOW & FOREVER CLASSICS • Many of Cartier’s most famous designs were born out of key historical moments and captured the energy of a changing world. But the most enduring ones transcend time.
MAYA RUDOLPH & NATASHA LYONNE IN CONVERSATION • The actors, producers, business partners, and close friends on the power of creating by community
THE QUEER COMFORTS OF COMMUNITY • For John Paul Brammer, the notion of community often felt like a label he didn’t choose—until a year like no other forced him to redefine what the word could mean
THE GREAT ESCAPE • For novelist C Pam Zhang, the fictional universes of peak TV—and their devoted fandoms—became a place of connection in a time of real-life isolation and division
ENTER THE ERA OF (EASY) ELEGANCE • The WFH period opened the floodgates to billowy, elastic dressing. Now designers are offering ways to elevate your look without leaving your comfort zone.
LADY DAY • As Billie Holiday in a new film about the jazz legend, singer Andra Day steps into a different kind of spotlight
POETIC JUSTICE
GEOMETRY CLASS
FARM FRESH
DREAM BIG
TRUE BLUES
FEMALE GAZE
BOOKS IN THE MIX • From a gripping memoir to a Native American folklore–inspired novel, this month’s new releases serve as windows into a multitude of worlds.
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HEALTHIEST HAIR EVER • For the 2021 Harper’s Bazaar Hair Awards, we collaborated with the experts in styling, color, and care to discover the top products...